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The Beat Goes On Finding Song Titles Using Your iOS Devices Audio Cues
The Beat Goes On: Finding Song Titles Using Your iOS Device’s Audio Cues
How to Recognize Songs on iPhone?
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
You listen to a catchy song or a tune you have never heard before and want to add it to your iPhone playlist, but you do not know any relevant details of that song to look for it online. What is the title of the song? Who sang it?
Now you can get all these details by just making the in-built iPhone music recognition feature listen to the song. Read on to know how to do that.
- Part 1: How to Use the In-built Music Recognition on iPhone?
- Part 2: How to Use Siri to Identify Songs by Humming on iPhone?
- Part 3: Best Apps for iPhone Music Recognition
- Part 4: How to Choose a Music Recognition App?
How to Use the In-built Music Recognition on iPhone?
In November 2020, Apple released the iOS 14.2 update for their iPads and iPhones. One of the features of this update was that it included built-in music and song recognition button that makes it easier for the user to recognize any song playing around them.
You just need to add the iPhone music recognition button to the Control Center menu and simply press that button when you hear a song that you like. You will then get all the information related to that song; title, artist’s name, and album title.
Here is how you add the in-built iPhone music recognition button to the Control Center:
Note: Make sure that you have the latest version of the iOS installed on your iPhone as this feature is not available on older versions. To check the running version, go to Settings -> General -> About, and then you will see the software version.
Step 1 - Open Settings> Control Center, and then tap More to scroll down.
Step 2- Tap the “+” button that is next to “Music Recognition”, and the iPhone music recognition button is added to the Control Center
It is very easy to access and use this music recognition feature. If you have an iPhone that uses facial ID recognition to unlock, then pull down the Control Center shade by swiping down from the top right corner of the phone and tap the music recognition button.
If your iPhone has a home button, then swipe up to get into the Control Center menu and tap the music recognition button.
You will see the Music Recognition notification icon that shows which song is playing.
The iPhone will listen for around 10 to 15 seconds once you tap the button – and will attempt to identify the song in that time period.
This feature can recognize songs playing in your environment even when your headphones are plugged in.
YouTuber Ricardo Gardener has made a video showing how to use the iPhone Music Recognition feature step by step as well, enjoy!
How to Use Siri to Identify Songs by Humming on iPhone?
You can also identify a song on your iPhone by using its virtual assistant, Siri. Siri can recognize a song playing in your environment and even the song you are humming. This how you do it:
Step 1- Activate Siri. You can do it two ways; the first is by long-pressing the home button or Wake/Sleep button in iPhone X and the second is by the voice command “Hey Siri”.
Step 2- Then say, “Hey Siri, which song is this”. This starts Siri’s listening mode.
Step 3 - Hum the tune that you want to be identified and Siri will return with results after a few seconds.
Mike has shown us how he uses Siri to identify the song playing on iPhone, let’s have a look!
Best Apps for iPhone Music Recognition
If your iPhone or iPad is not yet upgraded to iOS version 14.2 then you would have to use third part apps to identify songs. Following are the two best iPhone music recognition apps that you can use:
1. SoundHound
SoundHound is one of the best iPhone music recognition app out there. It has some of the most useful features regards to song recognition that helps you get a complete music experience.
The standout feature of SoundHound is that you can have a song recognized in it by merely humming a short tune. This is very helpful when you don’t remember the lyrics of the song or the song’s title or who sang it.
The service is pretty quick meaning you can have songs and music identified in a matter of seconds. You will get all available details of the concerned song or tune and what more, you can also sing along to real-time lyrics in the app.
It also allows you to stream your playlists from other music apps like Spotify, YouTube and others. Your song search list is stored so that you don’t have to look for a song all over again if you have once searched it on SoundHound. This saves time and keeps your discovered songs organized.
You can use the app for The paid service of Shazam goes by the name of Shazam Encore and it costs $2.99.
2. Shazam
Shazam is the most popular music recognition app available out there, and its features will tell you why. To begin with, it does the basic task of any music recognition service with near 100% accuracy.
It draws up all available information of a song you want identifying, from its huge database in a short time. There is also a lyrics feature that displays lyrics in sync with the song being played so you can sing along with it.
But these are regular features that you can find in any music recognition app. What gives Shazam an edge over other apps is the following additional features: offline usage and Pop-Up Shazam. You can use Shazam offline. It records the song offline, and later when you go online, it provides all the information about that song.
The Pop-Up Shazam is a unique feature that helps you identify any song that is played in your smartphone. It works with any app and is especially helpful when you are surfing social media and want to know about a song or background music you just came across on it.
There is also an Auto Shazam feature that works like “Now Playing” on Pixel devices. This feature works in the background and gives you song info notifications as it recognizes songs in your environment. The only drawback of this feature is that it doesn’t work offline.
Shazam is a free iPhone music recognition app.
How to Choose a Music Recognition App?
Version 14.2 has made it easy to recognize songs on your iDevices. But those who do not have it need a third-party app to do that job. You need to look for a good iPhone song recognition app, one that does the job to your satisfaction.
There are hundreds of such apps available on the Apple App Store, and you need to sift through them to get the best one. Following are the features you should consider while choosing the most appropriate app:
- Speed
Most of the time, you come across unknown songs in noisy surroundings. It can be at a party or the supermarket. Your song recording can be interrupted by some loud noise like joyous shouts or announcements in both scenarios. Hence, it is vital that the music recognition app launches, listens and identifies in a few seconds before any interruption takes place.
Ideally, the app should recognize the song within a span of 5 to 10 seconds of launching.
- Tenacity
As already been said, you are more likely to encounter an unknown song or tune you like in a noisy environment. Keeping that in mind, the song identifier app must be able to distinguish between the song you want to identify and the surrounding noise accompanying it.
The Trial and error method is the best way to determine which app does the best job in this case. Test the apps in a noisy environment before you decide which you will ultimately use.
- Accuracy
Identifying a song title, the artists, the album it belongs to with nearly 100% accuracy is a must for any music recognition app. Besides that basic info, it must give accurate allied information like music videos, covers and trivia regarding the singer and the song.
Don’t bother yourself with an app that doesn’t recognize at least 8 of 10 songs it hears.
FAQs About Recognizing Songs on iPhone
- Should I install Shazam app on iPhone to recognize songs?
It depends on what version of iOS you are running. If the version is 14.2 and above, you don’t need to install Shazam separately as it comes integrated with your iPhone software. The in-built music recognition feature of the iPhone uses the Shazam database, and it recognizes songs and tunes the way the Shazam app does.
If you are running an older version, you need to install Shazam separately if you want to use it.
- What’s the difference between the Shazam app and the in-built Shazam music recognition feature?
iOS users who haven’t upgraded to the iOS 14.2 update will not be able to access the features
When the process is complete, you’ll see a “Music Recognition” notification banner showing you what song is playing. This notification appears along with all your other apps’ notifications in your notification center.
Your iPhone will only listen for 10 to 15 seconds after you tap the button. If it can’t identify a song in that period of time, you’ll see a notification saying a song wasn’t detected.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
You listen to a catchy song or a tune you have never heard before and want to add it to your iPhone playlist, but you do not know any relevant details of that song to look for it online. What is the title of the song? Who sang it?
Now you can get all these details by just making the in-built iPhone music recognition feature listen to the song. Read on to know how to do that.
- Part 1: How to Use the In-built Music Recognition on iPhone?
- Part 2: How to Use Siri to Identify Songs by Humming on iPhone?
- Part 3: Best Apps for iPhone Music Recognition
- Part 4: How to Choose a Music Recognition App?
How to Use the In-built Music Recognition on iPhone?
In November 2020, Apple released the iOS 14.2 update for their iPads and iPhones. One of the features of this update was that it included built-in music and song recognition button that makes it easier for the user to recognize any song playing around them.
You just need to add the iPhone music recognition button to the Control Center menu and simply press that button when you hear a song that you like. You will then get all the information related to that song; title, artist’s name, and album title.
Here is how you add the in-built iPhone music recognition button to the Control Center:
Note: Make sure that you have the latest version of the iOS installed on your iPhone as this feature is not available on older versions. To check the running version, go to Settings -> General -> About, and then you will see the software version.
Step 1 - Open Settings> Control Center, and then tap More to scroll down.
Step 2- Tap the “+” button that is next to “Music Recognition”, and the iPhone music recognition button is added to the Control Center
It is very easy to access and use this music recognition feature. If you have an iPhone that uses facial ID recognition to unlock, then pull down the Control Center shade by swiping down from the top right corner of the phone and tap the music recognition button.
If your iPhone has a home button, then swipe up to get into the Control Center menu and tap the music recognition button.
You will see the Music Recognition notification icon that shows which song is playing.
The iPhone will listen for around 10 to 15 seconds once you tap the button – and will attempt to identify the song in that time period.
This feature can recognize songs playing in your environment even when your headphones are plugged in.
YouTuber Ricardo Gardener has made a video showing how to use the iPhone Music Recognition feature step by step as well, enjoy!
How to Use Siri to Identify Songs by Humming on iPhone?
You can also identify a song on your iPhone by using its virtual assistant, Siri. Siri can recognize a song playing in your environment and even the song you are humming. This how you do it:
Step 1- Activate Siri. You can do it two ways; the first is by long-pressing the home button or Wake/Sleep button in iPhone X and the second is by the voice command “Hey Siri”.
Step 2- Then say, “Hey Siri, which song is this”. This starts Siri’s listening mode.
Step 3 - Hum the tune that you want to be identified and Siri will return with results after a few seconds.
Mike has shown us how he uses Siri to identify the song playing on iPhone, let’s have a look!
Best Apps for iPhone Music Recognition
If your iPhone or iPad is not yet upgraded to iOS version 14.2 then you would have to use third part apps to identify songs. Following are the two best iPhone music recognition apps that you can use:
1. SoundHound
SoundHound is one of the best iPhone music recognition app out there. It has some of the most useful features regards to song recognition that helps you get a complete music experience.
The standout feature of SoundHound is that you can have a song recognized in it by merely humming a short tune. This is very helpful when you don’t remember the lyrics of the song or the song’s title or who sang it.
The service is pretty quick meaning you can have songs and music identified in a matter of seconds. You will get all available details of the concerned song or tune and what more, you can also sing along to real-time lyrics in the app.
It also allows you to stream your playlists from other music apps like Spotify, YouTube and others. Your song search list is stored so that you don’t have to look for a song all over again if you have once searched it on SoundHound. This saves time and keeps your discovered songs organized.
You can use the app for The paid service of Shazam goes by the name of Shazam Encore and it costs $2.99.
2. Shazam
Shazam is the most popular music recognition app available out there, and its features will tell you why. To begin with, it does the basic task of any music recognition service with near 100% accuracy.
It draws up all available information of a song you want identifying, from its huge database in a short time. There is also a lyrics feature that displays lyrics in sync with the song being played so you can sing along with it.
But these are regular features that you can find in any music recognition app. What gives Shazam an edge over other apps is the following additional features: offline usage and Pop-Up Shazam. You can use Shazam offline. It records the song offline, and later when you go online, it provides all the information about that song.
The Pop-Up Shazam is a unique feature that helps you identify any song that is played in your smartphone. It works with any app and is especially helpful when you are surfing social media and want to know about a song or background music you just came across on it.
There is also an Auto Shazam feature that works like “Now Playing” on Pixel devices. This feature works in the background and gives you song info notifications as it recognizes songs in your environment. The only drawback of this feature is that it doesn’t work offline.
Shazam is a free iPhone music recognition app.
How to Choose a Music Recognition App?
Version 14.2 has made it easy to recognize songs on your iDevices. But those who do not have it need a third-party app to do that job. You need to look for a good iPhone song recognition app, one that does the job to your satisfaction.
There are hundreds of such apps available on the Apple App Store, and you need to sift through them to get the best one. Following are the features you should consider while choosing the most appropriate app:
- Speed
Most of the time, you come across unknown songs in noisy surroundings. It can be at a party or the supermarket. Your song recording can be interrupted by some loud noise like joyous shouts or announcements in both scenarios. Hence, it is vital that the music recognition app launches, listens and identifies in a few seconds before any interruption takes place.
Ideally, the app should recognize the song within a span of 5 to 10 seconds of launching.
- Tenacity
As already been said, you are more likely to encounter an unknown song or tune you like in a noisy environment. Keeping that in mind, the song identifier app must be able to distinguish between the song you want to identify and the surrounding noise accompanying it.
The Trial and error method is the best way to determine which app does the best job in this case. Test the apps in a noisy environment before you decide which you will ultimately use.
- Accuracy
Identifying a song title, the artists, the album it belongs to with nearly 100% accuracy is a must for any music recognition app. Besides that basic info, it must give accurate allied information like music videos, covers and trivia regarding the singer and the song.
Don’t bother yourself with an app that doesn’t recognize at least 8 of 10 songs it hears.
FAQs About Recognizing Songs on iPhone
- Should I install Shazam app on iPhone to recognize songs?
It depends on what version of iOS you are running. If the version is 14.2 and above, you don’t need to install Shazam separately as it comes integrated with your iPhone software. The in-built music recognition feature of the iPhone uses the Shazam database, and it recognizes songs and tunes the way the Shazam app does.
If you are running an older version, you need to install Shazam separately if you want to use it.
- What’s the difference between the Shazam app and the in-built Shazam music recognition feature?
iOS users who haven’t upgraded to the iOS 14.2 update will not be able to access the features
When the process is complete, you’ll see a “Music Recognition” notification banner showing you what song is playing. This notification appears along with all your other apps’ notifications in your notification center.
Your iPhone will only listen for 10 to 15 seconds after you tap the button. If it can’t identify a song in that period of time, you’ll see a notification saying a song wasn’t detected.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
You listen to a catchy song or a tune you have never heard before and want to add it to your iPhone playlist, but you do not know any relevant details of that song to look for it online. What is the title of the song? Who sang it?
Now you can get all these details by just making the in-built iPhone music recognition feature listen to the song. Read on to know how to do that.
- Part 1: How to Use the In-built Music Recognition on iPhone?
- Part 2: How to Use Siri to Identify Songs by Humming on iPhone?
- Part 3: Best Apps for iPhone Music Recognition
- Part 4: How to Choose a Music Recognition App?
How to Use the In-built Music Recognition on iPhone?
In November 2020, Apple released the iOS 14.2 update for their iPads and iPhones. One of the features of this update was that it included built-in music and song recognition button that makes it easier for the user to recognize any song playing around them.
You just need to add the iPhone music recognition button to the Control Center menu and simply press that button when you hear a song that you like. You will then get all the information related to that song; title, artist’s name, and album title.
Here is how you add the in-built iPhone music recognition button to the Control Center:
Note: Make sure that you have the latest version of the iOS installed on your iPhone as this feature is not available on older versions. To check the running version, go to Settings -> General -> About, and then you will see the software version.
Step 1 - Open Settings> Control Center, and then tap More to scroll down.
Step 2- Tap the “+” button that is next to “Music Recognition”, and the iPhone music recognition button is added to the Control Center
It is very easy to access and use this music recognition feature. If you have an iPhone that uses facial ID recognition to unlock, then pull down the Control Center shade by swiping down from the top right corner of the phone and tap the music recognition button.
If your iPhone has a home button, then swipe up to get into the Control Center menu and tap the music recognition button.
You will see the Music Recognition notification icon that shows which song is playing.
The iPhone will listen for around 10 to 15 seconds once you tap the button – and will attempt to identify the song in that time period.
This feature can recognize songs playing in your environment even when your headphones are plugged in.
YouTuber Ricardo Gardener has made a video showing how to use the iPhone Music Recognition feature step by step as well, enjoy!
How to Use Siri to Identify Songs by Humming on iPhone?
You can also identify a song on your iPhone by using its virtual assistant, Siri. Siri can recognize a song playing in your environment and even the song you are humming. This how you do it:
Step 1- Activate Siri. You can do it two ways; the first is by long-pressing the home button or Wake/Sleep button in iPhone X and the second is by the voice command “Hey Siri”.
Step 2- Then say, “Hey Siri, which song is this”. This starts Siri’s listening mode.
Step 3 - Hum the tune that you want to be identified and Siri will return with results after a few seconds.
Mike has shown us how he uses Siri to identify the song playing on iPhone, let’s have a look!
Best Apps for iPhone Music Recognition
If your iPhone or iPad is not yet upgraded to iOS version 14.2 then you would have to use third part apps to identify songs. Following are the two best iPhone music recognition apps that you can use:
1. SoundHound
SoundHound is one of the best iPhone music recognition app out there. It has some of the most useful features regards to song recognition that helps you get a complete music experience.
The standout feature of SoundHound is that you can have a song recognized in it by merely humming a short tune. This is very helpful when you don’t remember the lyrics of the song or the song’s title or who sang it.
The service is pretty quick meaning you can have songs and music identified in a matter of seconds. You will get all available details of the concerned song or tune and what more, you can also sing along to real-time lyrics in the app.
It also allows you to stream your playlists from other music apps like Spotify, YouTube and others. Your song search list is stored so that you don’t have to look for a song all over again if you have once searched it on SoundHound. This saves time and keeps your discovered songs organized.
You can use the app for The paid service of Shazam goes by the name of Shazam Encore and it costs $2.99.
2. Shazam
Shazam is the most popular music recognition app available out there, and its features will tell you why. To begin with, it does the basic task of any music recognition service with near 100% accuracy.
It draws up all available information of a song you want identifying, from its huge database in a short time. There is also a lyrics feature that displays lyrics in sync with the song being played so you can sing along with it.
But these are regular features that you can find in any music recognition app. What gives Shazam an edge over other apps is the following additional features: offline usage and Pop-Up Shazam. You can use Shazam offline. It records the song offline, and later when you go online, it provides all the information about that song.
The Pop-Up Shazam is a unique feature that helps you identify any song that is played in your smartphone. It works with any app and is especially helpful when you are surfing social media and want to know about a song or background music you just came across on it.
There is also an Auto Shazam feature that works like “Now Playing” on Pixel devices. This feature works in the background and gives you song info notifications as it recognizes songs in your environment. The only drawback of this feature is that it doesn’t work offline.
Shazam is a free iPhone music recognition app.
How to Choose a Music Recognition App?
Version 14.2 has made it easy to recognize songs on your iDevices. But those who do not have it need a third-party app to do that job. You need to look for a good iPhone song recognition app, one that does the job to your satisfaction.
There are hundreds of such apps available on the Apple App Store, and you need to sift through them to get the best one. Following are the features you should consider while choosing the most appropriate app:
- Speed
Most of the time, you come across unknown songs in noisy surroundings. It can be at a party or the supermarket. Your song recording can be interrupted by some loud noise like joyous shouts or announcements in both scenarios. Hence, it is vital that the music recognition app launches, listens and identifies in a few seconds before any interruption takes place.
Ideally, the app should recognize the song within a span of 5 to 10 seconds of launching.
- Tenacity
As already been said, you are more likely to encounter an unknown song or tune you like in a noisy environment. Keeping that in mind, the song identifier app must be able to distinguish between the song you want to identify and the surrounding noise accompanying it.
The Trial and error method is the best way to determine which app does the best job in this case. Test the apps in a noisy environment before you decide which you will ultimately use.
- Accuracy
Identifying a song title, the artists, the album it belongs to with nearly 100% accuracy is a must for any music recognition app. Besides that basic info, it must give accurate allied information like music videos, covers and trivia regarding the singer and the song.
Don’t bother yourself with an app that doesn’t recognize at least 8 of 10 songs it hears.
FAQs About Recognizing Songs on iPhone
- Should I install Shazam app on iPhone to recognize songs?
It depends on what version of iOS you are running. If the version is 14.2 and above, you don’t need to install Shazam separately as it comes integrated with your iPhone software. The in-built music recognition feature of the iPhone uses the Shazam database, and it recognizes songs and tunes the way the Shazam app does.
If you are running an older version, you need to install Shazam separately if you want to use it.
- What’s the difference between the Shazam app and the in-built Shazam music recognition feature?
iOS users who haven’t upgraded to the iOS 14.2 update will not be able to access the features
When the process is complete, you’ll see a “Music Recognition” notification banner showing you what song is playing. This notification appears along with all your other apps’ notifications in your notification center.
Your iPhone will only listen for 10 to 15 seconds after you tap the button. If it can’t identify a song in that period of time, you’ll see a notification saying a song wasn’t detected.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
You listen to a catchy song or a tune you have never heard before and want to add it to your iPhone playlist, but you do not know any relevant details of that song to look for it online. What is the title of the song? Who sang it?
Now you can get all these details by just making the in-built iPhone music recognition feature listen to the song. Read on to know how to do that.
- Part 1: How to Use the In-built Music Recognition on iPhone?
- Part 2: How to Use Siri to Identify Songs by Humming on iPhone?
- Part 3: Best Apps for iPhone Music Recognition
- Part 4: How to Choose a Music Recognition App?
How to Use the In-built Music Recognition on iPhone?
In November 2020, Apple released the iOS 14.2 update for their iPads and iPhones. One of the features of this update was that it included built-in music and song recognition button that makes it easier for the user to recognize any song playing around them.
You just need to add the iPhone music recognition button to the Control Center menu and simply press that button when you hear a song that you like. You will then get all the information related to that song; title, artist’s name, and album title.
Here is how you add the in-built iPhone music recognition button to the Control Center:
Note: Make sure that you have the latest version of the iOS installed on your iPhone as this feature is not available on older versions. To check the running version, go to Settings -> General -> About, and then you will see the software version.
Step 1 - Open Settings> Control Center, and then tap More to scroll down.
Step 2- Tap the “+” button that is next to “Music Recognition”, and the iPhone music recognition button is added to the Control Center
It is very easy to access and use this music recognition feature. If you have an iPhone that uses facial ID recognition to unlock, then pull down the Control Center shade by swiping down from the top right corner of the phone and tap the music recognition button.
If your iPhone has a home button, then swipe up to get into the Control Center menu and tap the music recognition button.
You will see the Music Recognition notification icon that shows which song is playing.
The iPhone will listen for around 10 to 15 seconds once you tap the button – and will attempt to identify the song in that time period.
This feature can recognize songs playing in your environment even when your headphones are plugged in.
YouTuber Ricardo Gardener has made a video showing how to use the iPhone Music Recognition feature step by step as well, enjoy!
How to Use Siri to Identify Songs by Humming on iPhone?
You can also identify a song on your iPhone by using its virtual assistant, Siri. Siri can recognize a song playing in your environment and even the song you are humming. This how you do it:
Step 1- Activate Siri. You can do it two ways; the first is by long-pressing the home button or Wake/Sleep button in iPhone X and the second is by the voice command “Hey Siri”.
Step 2- Then say, “Hey Siri, which song is this”. This starts Siri’s listening mode.
Step 3 - Hum the tune that you want to be identified and Siri will return with results after a few seconds.
Mike has shown us how he uses Siri to identify the song playing on iPhone, let’s have a look!
Best Apps for iPhone Music Recognition
If your iPhone or iPad is not yet upgraded to iOS version 14.2 then you would have to use third part apps to identify songs. Following are the two best iPhone music recognition apps that you can use:
1. SoundHound
SoundHound is one of the best iPhone music recognition app out there. It has some of the most useful features regards to song recognition that helps you get a complete music experience.
The standout feature of SoundHound is that you can have a song recognized in it by merely humming a short tune. This is very helpful when you don’t remember the lyrics of the song or the song’s title or who sang it.
The service is pretty quick meaning you can have songs and music identified in a matter of seconds. You will get all available details of the concerned song or tune and what more, you can also sing along to real-time lyrics in the app.
It also allows you to stream your playlists from other music apps like Spotify, YouTube and others. Your song search list is stored so that you don’t have to look for a song all over again if you have once searched it on SoundHound. This saves time and keeps your discovered songs organized.
You can use the app for The paid service of Shazam goes by the name of Shazam Encore and it costs $2.99.
2. Shazam
Shazam is the most popular music recognition app available out there, and its features will tell you why. To begin with, it does the basic task of any music recognition service with near 100% accuracy.
It draws up all available information of a song you want identifying, from its huge database in a short time. There is also a lyrics feature that displays lyrics in sync with the song being played so you can sing along with it.
But these are regular features that you can find in any music recognition app. What gives Shazam an edge over other apps is the following additional features: offline usage and Pop-Up Shazam. You can use Shazam offline. It records the song offline, and later when you go online, it provides all the information about that song.
The Pop-Up Shazam is a unique feature that helps you identify any song that is played in your smartphone. It works with any app and is especially helpful when you are surfing social media and want to know about a song or background music you just came across on it.
There is also an Auto Shazam feature that works like “Now Playing” on Pixel devices. This feature works in the background and gives you song info notifications as it recognizes songs in your environment. The only drawback of this feature is that it doesn’t work offline.
Shazam is a free iPhone music recognition app.
How to Choose a Music Recognition App?
Version 14.2 has made it easy to recognize songs on your iDevices. But those who do not have it need a third-party app to do that job. You need to look for a good iPhone song recognition app, one that does the job to your satisfaction.
There are hundreds of such apps available on the Apple App Store, and you need to sift through them to get the best one. Following are the features you should consider while choosing the most appropriate app:
- Speed
Most of the time, you come across unknown songs in noisy surroundings. It can be at a party or the supermarket. Your song recording can be interrupted by some loud noise like joyous shouts or announcements in both scenarios. Hence, it is vital that the music recognition app launches, listens and identifies in a few seconds before any interruption takes place.
Ideally, the app should recognize the song within a span of 5 to 10 seconds of launching.
- Tenacity
As already been said, you are more likely to encounter an unknown song or tune you like in a noisy environment. Keeping that in mind, the song identifier app must be able to distinguish between the song you want to identify and the surrounding noise accompanying it.
The Trial and error method is the best way to determine which app does the best job in this case. Test the apps in a noisy environment before you decide which you will ultimately use.
- Accuracy
Identifying a song title, the artists, the album it belongs to with nearly 100% accuracy is a must for any music recognition app. Besides that basic info, it must give accurate allied information like music videos, covers and trivia regarding the singer and the song.
Don’t bother yourself with an app that doesn’t recognize at least 8 of 10 songs it hears.
FAQs About Recognizing Songs on iPhone
- Should I install Shazam app on iPhone to recognize songs?
It depends on what version of iOS you are running. If the version is 14.2 and above, you don’t need to install Shazam separately as it comes integrated with your iPhone software. The in-built music recognition feature of the iPhone uses the Shazam database, and it recognizes songs and tunes the way the Shazam app does.
If you are running an older version, you need to install Shazam separately if you want to use it.
- What’s the difference between the Shazam app and the in-built Shazam music recognition feature?
iOS users who haven’t upgraded to the iOS 14.2 update will not be able to access the features
When the process is complete, you’ll see a “Music Recognition” notification banner showing you what song is playing. This notification appears along with all your other apps’ notifications in your notification center.
Your iPhone will only listen for 10 to 15 seconds after you tap the button. If it can’t identify a song in that period of time, you’ll see a notification saying a song wasn’t detected.
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The Audio Wizard’s Handbook: Navigating Complex Editing Tasks with Sony Vegas Pro [2023 Edition]
Sony Vegas Audio Editor: How to Edit Audio in Vegas Pro
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Being the most commonly used professional video editing tool, Sony (Magix) Vegas Pro provides complete control over audio files inside every project. If you are new to this platform then following details will help you to get complete information about how to edit audio volume, apply unique effects, remove noise and adjust fade in as well as fade out options for projects.
You May Also Like: How to Edit YouTube Audio >>
Sony (Magix) Vegas Audio Editor: How to edit audio in Vegas Pro
This tutorial is divided into 6 different sections that contain complete details about all possible audio track adjustments and customization options.
- Section 1: Edit volume for audio track
- Section 2: Fade in and Fade Out
- Section 3: Speed up or Slow down
- Section 4: Reverse audio clip
- Section 5: Noise Removal
- Section 6: Apply unique Audio Effects
Section 1: Edit volume for audio track
First of all you need to import your desired audio file to timeline of Vegas Pro; it can be done by using drag and drop option directly. On Vegas timeline you will find so many sound adjustment options that appear on audio track header.
- Mute the Audio Track: Press M
- Manage volume control for all events of loaded track: Use Volume Slider switch that is denoted by dB.
- Pan Slider: It is possible to make adjustments for audio pan using a slider named as Center. Users can slide it to left side or right side as per audio project requirements.
Note:
1. Put on your headphone to better verify the output result.
2. To reset the volume, just double click on the options.
Those who want to control volume separately for different portions of audio file can go to Audio Envelop (go Insert > Audio Envelopes)and then make all essential settings as:
Mute: A blue line is visible on timeline at your selected audio event, simply double click over it for addition of a specific point and then right click for mute adjustments. From appeared drop down menu you can select muted or not muted and the adjustments will be effective on right side of event point.
Volume: Check the deep blue line on selected event and then double click over it for addition of a marking point. Drag this point up or down for appropriate volume settings and use right click option for additional adjustments.
Pan: Pan Adjustments can be done using red lien control over event. Double click over it and move the point up or down to set pan at specific range. Use right click button for advanced options.
Section 2: Fade in and Fade Out
Some professional settings to audio project can be made using fade in/out options. Users can pull the fade adjust curser to any direction for easy customization.
Hover your cursor on the audio event in timeline, you will find the fade in/out offset handle at the up side corner of the audio event. Pull the Fade in/out offset handle as long as you want:
Section 3: Speed up or Slow down
If you want to change the speed of specific portions of your audio project then hold CTRL button and then start moving your curser over Trim Event handle. If you drag it to right side then it will directly speed up your audio clip and dragging to left side will automatically reduce speed.
Section 4: Reverse audio clip
One can easily reverse his selected audio clip; simply right click over it and then choose Reverse option from drop down menu; it will help to move audio frames in reverse order.
Section 5: Noise Removal
One classic feature of Vegas Pro is its Sound Restoration in Audio FX control. But it does not work as good compared to Audacity. Check this article to see how to remove noise from audio using Sony Vegas Pro & Audacity.
Or check this video tutorial below:
Section 6: Apply unique Audio Effects
If you want to add specific effects to your audio files then use two simple methods on Vegas Pro with its Audio FX tool: One is to add effects on entire video file and second option is to make changes to specific layers of audio project. Use these steps to achieve great results:
To entire audio layer
To an individual portion of the audio layer
Step 1: First of all go to Track Description Box and then press the Track FX icon, an audio track FX will soon appear on your device screen. The three basic controls are always activated, that are Track Compressor, Track EQ and Track Noise Gate.
For additional personalization you need to use plug-in chain button from right corner.
Step 2: Now select any desired effect from list that can make your audio track more impressive and press Add; once applied then hit OK.
Step 3: Make required adjustments with the help of slider or users can also open the drop down box on screen for selection of present templates as per need.
Recommendation
The Vegas Pro is rated as a professional editing software tool due to its advanced user interface, high price range and availability on Mac devices only. If you are searching for some video editing tools that can work on Windows as well as Mac devices then Wondershare Filmora is one of the best options for you all.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Benjamin Arango
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Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Being the most commonly used professional video editing tool, Sony (Magix) Vegas Pro provides complete control over audio files inside every project. If you are new to this platform then following details will help you to get complete information about how to edit audio volume, apply unique effects, remove noise and adjust fade in as well as fade out options for projects.
You May Also Like: How to Edit YouTube Audio >>
Sony (Magix) Vegas Audio Editor: How to edit audio in Vegas Pro
This tutorial is divided into 6 different sections that contain complete details about all possible audio track adjustments and customization options.
- Section 1: Edit volume for audio track
- Section 2: Fade in and Fade Out
- Section 3: Speed up or Slow down
- Section 4: Reverse audio clip
- Section 5: Noise Removal
- Section 6: Apply unique Audio Effects
Section 1: Edit volume for audio track
First of all you need to import your desired audio file to timeline of Vegas Pro; it can be done by using drag and drop option directly. On Vegas timeline you will find so many sound adjustment options that appear on audio track header.
- Mute the Audio Track: Press M
- Manage volume control for all events of loaded track: Use Volume Slider switch that is denoted by dB.
- Pan Slider: It is possible to make adjustments for audio pan using a slider named as Center. Users can slide it to left side or right side as per audio project requirements.
Note:
1. Put on your headphone to better verify the output result.
2. To reset the volume, just double click on the options.
Those who want to control volume separately for different portions of audio file can go to Audio Envelop (go Insert > Audio Envelopes)and then make all essential settings as:
Mute: A blue line is visible on timeline at your selected audio event, simply double click over it for addition of a specific point and then right click for mute adjustments. From appeared drop down menu you can select muted or not muted and the adjustments will be effective on right side of event point.
Volume: Check the deep blue line on selected event and then double click over it for addition of a marking point. Drag this point up or down for appropriate volume settings and use right click option for additional adjustments.
Pan: Pan Adjustments can be done using red lien control over event. Double click over it and move the point up or down to set pan at specific range. Use right click button for advanced options.
Section 2: Fade in and Fade Out
Some professional settings to audio project can be made using fade in/out options. Users can pull the fade adjust curser to any direction for easy customization.
Hover your cursor on the audio event in timeline, you will find the fade in/out offset handle at the up side corner of the audio event. Pull the Fade in/out offset handle as long as you want:
Section 3: Speed up or Slow down
If you want to change the speed of specific portions of your audio project then hold CTRL button and then start moving your curser over Trim Event handle. If you drag it to right side then it will directly speed up your audio clip and dragging to left side will automatically reduce speed.
Section 4: Reverse audio clip
One can easily reverse his selected audio clip; simply right click over it and then choose Reverse option from drop down menu; it will help to move audio frames in reverse order.
Section 5: Noise Removal
One classic feature of Vegas Pro is its Sound Restoration in Audio FX control. But it does not work as good compared to Audacity. Check this article to see how to remove noise from audio using Sony Vegas Pro & Audacity.
Or check this video tutorial below:
Section 6: Apply unique Audio Effects
If you want to add specific effects to your audio files then use two simple methods on Vegas Pro with its Audio FX tool: One is to add effects on entire video file and second option is to make changes to specific layers of audio project. Use these steps to achieve great results:
To entire audio layer
To an individual portion of the audio layer
Step 1: First of all go to Track Description Box and then press the Track FX icon, an audio track FX will soon appear on your device screen. The three basic controls are always activated, that are Track Compressor, Track EQ and Track Noise Gate.
For additional personalization you need to use plug-in chain button from right corner.
Step 2: Now select any desired effect from list that can make your audio track more impressive and press Add; once applied then hit OK.
Step 3: Make required adjustments with the help of slider or users can also open the drop down box on screen for selection of present templates as per need.
Recommendation
The Vegas Pro is rated as a professional editing software tool due to its advanced user interface, high price range and availability on Mac devices only. If you are searching for some video editing tools that can work on Windows as well as Mac devices then Wondershare Filmora is one of the best options for you all.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
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Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Being the most commonly used professional video editing tool, Sony (Magix) Vegas Pro provides complete control over audio files inside every project. If you are new to this platform then following details will help you to get complete information about how to edit audio volume, apply unique effects, remove noise and adjust fade in as well as fade out options for projects.
You May Also Like: How to Edit YouTube Audio >>
Sony (Magix) Vegas Audio Editor: How to edit audio in Vegas Pro
This tutorial is divided into 6 different sections that contain complete details about all possible audio track adjustments and customization options.
- Section 1: Edit volume for audio track
- Section 2: Fade in and Fade Out
- Section 3: Speed up or Slow down
- Section 4: Reverse audio clip
- Section 5: Noise Removal
- Section 6: Apply unique Audio Effects
Section 1: Edit volume for audio track
First of all you need to import your desired audio file to timeline of Vegas Pro; it can be done by using drag and drop option directly. On Vegas timeline you will find so many sound adjustment options that appear on audio track header.
- Mute the Audio Track: Press M
- Manage volume control for all events of loaded track: Use Volume Slider switch that is denoted by dB.
- Pan Slider: It is possible to make adjustments for audio pan using a slider named as Center. Users can slide it to left side or right side as per audio project requirements.
Note:
1. Put on your headphone to better verify the output result.
2. To reset the volume, just double click on the options.
Those who want to control volume separately for different portions of audio file can go to Audio Envelop (go Insert > Audio Envelopes)and then make all essential settings as:
Mute: A blue line is visible on timeline at your selected audio event, simply double click over it for addition of a specific point and then right click for mute adjustments. From appeared drop down menu you can select muted or not muted and the adjustments will be effective on right side of event point.
Volume: Check the deep blue line on selected event and then double click over it for addition of a marking point. Drag this point up or down for appropriate volume settings and use right click option for additional adjustments.
Pan: Pan Adjustments can be done using red lien control over event. Double click over it and move the point up or down to set pan at specific range. Use right click button for advanced options.
Section 2: Fade in and Fade Out
Some professional settings to audio project can be made using fade in/out options. Users can pull the fade adjust curser to any direction for easy customization.
Hover your cursor on the audio event in timeline, you will find the fade in/out offset handle at the up side corner of the audio event. Pull the Fade in/out offset handle as long as you want:
Section 3: Speed up or Slow down
If you want to change the speed of specific portions of your audio project then hold CTRL button and then start moving your curser over Trim Event handle. If you drag it to right side then it will directly speed up your audio clip and dragging to left side will automatically reduce speed.
Section 4: Reverse audio clip
One can easily reverse his selected audio clip; simply right click over it and then choose Reverse option from drop down menu; it will help to move audio frames in reverse order.
Section 5: Noise Removal
One classic feature of Vegas Pro is its Sound Restoration in Audio FX control. But it does not work as good compared to Audacity. Check this article to see how to remove noise from audio using Sony Vegas Pro & Audacity.
Or check this video tutorial below:
Section 6: Apply unique Audio Effects
If you want to add specific effects to your audio files then use two simple methods on Vegas Pro with its Audio FX tool: One is to add effects on entire video file and second option is to make changes to specific layers of audio project. Use these steps to achieve great results:
To entire audio layer
To an individual portion of the audio layer
Step 1: First of all go to Track Description Box and then press the Track FX icon, an audio track FX will soon appear on your device screen. The three basic controls are always activated, that are Track Compressor, Track EQ and Track Noise Gate.
For additional personalization you need to use plug-in chain button from right corner.
Step 2: Now select any desired effect from list that can make your audio track more impressive and press Add; once applied then hit OK.
Step 3: Make required adjustments with the help of slider or users can also open the drop down box on screen for selection of present templates as per need.
Recommendation
The Vegas Pro is rated as a professional editing software tool due to its advanced user interface, high price range and availability on Mac devices only. If you are searching for some video editing tools that can work on Windows as well as Mac devices then Wondershare Filmora is one of the best options for you all.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Being the most commonly used professional video editing tool, Sony (Magix) Vegas Pro provides complete control over audio files inside every project. If you are new to this platform then following details will help you to get complete information about how to edit audio volume, apply unique effects, remove noise and adjust fade in as well as fade out options for projects.
You May Also Like: How to Edit YouTube Audio >>
Sony (Magix) Vegas Audio Editor: How to edit audio in Vegas Pro
This tutorial is divided into 6 different sections that contain complete details about all possible audio track adjustments and customization options.
- Section 1: Edit volume for audio track
- Section 2: Fade in and Fade Out
- Section 3: Speed up or Slow down
- Section 4: Reverse audio clip
- Section 5: Noise Removal
- Section 6: Apply unique Audio Effects
Section 1: Edit volume for audio track
First of all you need to import your desired audio file to timeline of Vegas Pro; it can be done by using drag and drop option directly. On Vegas timeline you will find so many sound adjustment options that appear on audio track header.
- Mute the Audio Track: Press M
- Manage volume control for all events of loaded track: Use Volume Slider switch that is denoted by dB.
- Pan Slider: It is possible to make adjustments for audio pan using a slider named as Center. Users can slide it to left side or right side as per audio project requirements.
Note:
1. Put on your headphone to better verify the output result.
2. To reset the volume, just double click on the options.
Those who want to control volume separately for different portions of audio file can go to Audio Envelop (go Insert > Audio Envelopes)and then make all essential settings as:
Mute: A blue line is visible on timeline at your selected audio event, simply double click over it for addition of a specific point and then right click for mute adjustments. From appeared drop down menu you can select muted or not muted and the adjustments will be effective on right side of event point.
Volume: Check the deep blue line on selected event and then double click over it for addition of a marking point. Drag this point up or down for appropriate volume settings and use right click option for additional adjustments.
Pan: Pan Adjustments can be done using red lien control over event. Double click over it and move the point up or down to set pan at specific range. Use right click button for advanced options.
Section 2: Fade in and Fade Out
Some professional settings to audio project can be made using fade in/out options. Users can pull the fade adjust curser to any direction for easy customization.
Hover your cursor on the audio event in timeline, you will find the fade in/out offset handle at the up side corner of the audio event. Pull the Fade in/out offset handle as long as you want:
Section 3: Speed up or Slow down
If you want to change the speed of specific portions of your audio project then hold CTRL button and then start moving your curser over Trim Event handle. If you drag it to right side then it will directly speed up your audio clip and dragging to left side will automatically reduce speed.
Section 4: Reverse audio clip
One can easily reverse his selected audio clip; simply right click over it and then choose Reverse option from drop down menu; it will help to move audio frames in reverse order.
Section 5: Noise Removal
One classic feature of Vegas Pro is its Sound Restoration in Audio FX control. But it does not work as good compared to Audacity. Check this article to see how to remove noise from audio using Sony Vegas Pro & Audacity.
Or check this video tutorial below:
Section 6: Apply unique Audio Effects
If you want to add specific effects to your audio files then use two simple methods on Vegas Pro with its Audio FX tool: One is to add effects on entire video file and second option is to make changes to specific layers of audio project. Use these steps to achieve great results:
To entire audio layer
To an individual portion of the audio layer
Step 1: First of all go to Track Description Box and then press the Track FX icon, an audio track FX will soon appear on your device screen. The three basic controls are always activated, that are Track Compressor, Track EQ and Track Noise Gate.
For additional personalization you need to use plug-in chain button from right corner.
Step 2: Now select any desired effect from list that can make your audio track more impressive and press Add; once applied then hit OK.
Step 3: Make required adjustments with the help of slider or users can also open the drop down box on screen for selection of present templates as per need.
Recommendation
The Vegas Pro is rated as a professional editing software tool due to its advanced user interface, high price range and availability on Mac devices only. If you are searching for some video editing tools that can work on Windows as well as Mac devices then Wondershare Filmora is one of the best options for you all.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
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Mastering the Airwaves: An In-Depth Look at the Leading Free & Paid Podcast to Text Conversion Applications
Top 10 Podcasting Audio to Text Transcription Software
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Currently, there are over 29 million podcast episodes in over a hundred languages on the Internet, which shows how much competition you will be facing once you start a new podcast. That is why it is so important to optimize each new episode of your podcast for Google’s ever-changing algorithm. Adding tags, metadata, or writing a description of the podcast are just a few ways to improve the visibility of the content you share online.
Transcribing podcasts on your own becomes increasingly difficult as their duration increases. Instead of wasting hours going through the material and trying to figure out what your guests said, it is much easier to utilize podcasting transcription software that enables you to go through this process automatically. We have selected the 10 best podcasting audio to text transcription software products that are going to help you reach a larger number of listeners.
Top 10 Best Podcasting Audio to Text Transcription Software Products
Running a podcast involves much more than justrecording the materials and uploading them to the hosting platform . Podcasting audio to text transcription software products improves the searchability of the episodes of your show and makes it easier for your listeners to find them.
Let’s take a look at some of the best options you will have if you want to turn Podcasting audio into text automatically.
1. Sonix
Price: Pricing plans start as $10 per hour
Image Credit: sonix
The Sonix media player is designed to help podcasters widen their audience by improving the SEO optimization for search engines like Google or Bing. Moreover, this media player assists the search engines in crawling through and indexing the content you transcribe, which makes your podcasts easier to discover. Sonix also reduces the amount of time you’ll have to spend with the sound engineer by allowing you to keep all of the work materials at the same location. The app’s AudioText Editor lets you edit audio quickly by making the adjustments to the transcribed text. Sonix integrates with Adobe Audition and enables you to edit your audio files just moments after you transcribed them.
Pros
- Provides automated translation services for a multitude of languages
- Detects different speakers effortlessly
- Great selection of export file formats
- Allow users to edit video and audio by editing text
Cons
- Automated translation is not available in the Standard package
- The quality of customer support could be better
2. Trint
Price: Pricing plans start at $44 per month
Image Credit: Trint
Transcribing audio files with Trint is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps. Simply upload a video or an audio file and this web-based software is going to transcribe them so that you can edit the text the AI has generated. You can use Trint to highlight specific segments of your files and export them as TXT, DOC, or SRT files. All of your data is protected by the app’s data management that is certified to ISO 27001, which means that all the information you process with Trint can only be accessed by you.
Pros
- Lighting fast transcription process
- Trint Editor is equipped with a versatile set of text editing tools
- Transcriptions services are available in 27 languages
- Trint can be integrated with hundreds of applications through Zapier
Cons
- More expensive than similar online audio to text software products
- Short trial period
3. GoTranscript
Price: The transcription fees start at under $1 per minute
Image Credit: GoTranscript
With more than 10, 000 users, GoTranscript is one of the largest podcasting audio to text service platforms on the Internet. This web-based platform employs highly skilled professionals who transcribe both audio and video files and convert all of your radio, webcast or video podcasts to text. GoTranscript’s teams ensure that the voices of different speakers are transcribed separately, which makes this platform a perfect choice if you are looking for a way to transcribe interviews or any other type of show that includes more than just one speaker. All texts are proofread in order to ensure that each segment of the text is accurate.
Pros
- The efficient 4-step transcription process
- Audio files are transcribed with 99% accuracy
- Equally efficient when utilized for education and marketing purposes
- Translation services are available
Cons
- Transcription process can take several days
- Editing text on GoTranscript isn’t an option
4. Happy Scribe
Price: $30 for 3 hours of subscription per month
Image Credit: Happyscribe
Podcasters who are looking for a simple and quick way to transcribe their audio recordings should consider using Happy Scribe. This web-based software detects more than a hundred languages and it can transcribe both video and audio files.
You just have to upload a file you want to transcribe and then use the Happy Scribe’s Interactive Editor to make corrections to the text before exporting it as a Export in Word, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT, STL, XML, Premiere or AVID file. Happy Scribe’s Proofreading Helper enables you to detect segments of the text where the algorithm wasn’t accurate so that you can correct all of the mistakes before sharing the document you created.
Pros
- Features the Embed Player that can be added to any website
- Supports API integrations
- Creating and managing teams with Happy Scribe is easy
- Available in more than a hundred languages
Cons
- The algorithm’s accuracy depends on the quality of the audio or video recording
- Poor price to performance ratio
5. Simon Says
Price: Pricing options start at $15 per hour
The platform’s advanced AI speech recognition system is designed to transcribe both audio and video files accurately. Simon Says is available in over ninety languages, which enables you to transcribe video and audio files regardless of the language that is used in the podcast. In addition, the software can be used as an extension for FCPX and allows you to create subtitles for interviews, video podcasts, documentaries and all other projects you create with this video editing app. The transcription process lasts for just a few minutes, and once it is completed you can export your transcripts to Adobe Premiere Pro, FCPX, Excel, Word or any other software you’re using to create your podcasts.
Pros
- Equipped with a powerful AI speech recognition system
- Accurate transcriptions of audio and video files
- Allows podcasters to add bookmarks and highlight quotes from their footage
- Supports a variety of export file formats
Cons
- The quality of customer support depends on the subscription model you purchase
- Supports a limited number of audio and video file formats
6. InqScribe
Price: Free, $99 for an individual license
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
Unlike the previous podcasting audio to text software products we featured in this article, InqSribe can only be used on Mac and PC computers. Even though anyone can install and use this software for free, you must purchase the license if you want to print, save or export transcripts from InqScribe.
This digital media transcription software makes adding time codes to your transcripts easy, while you can also utilize custom snippets to insert frequently used text to a particular segment of the transcript. Each audio file you transcribe with InqScribe can be exported in file formats that are compatible with a broad range of video editing, subtitling or word processing software products.
Pros
- Affordable solution for podcasters who want to create transcripts of their audio and video files
- Provides support for nearly all audio and video file formats
- Accurate transcriptions of multi-lingual documents
- Excellent subtitling options
Cons
- Saving or exporting transcripts is not possible with the free version of the software
- No auto transcription options
7. Audext
Price: 30 free-trial minutes available
Media, podcast or education professionals can benefit from using Audext’s services since this platform can transcribe audio to text in just a few moments. You just have to upload an audio file you would like to transcribe and Audext will generate and DOC or TXT file for you. Optionally, you can use the platform’s text editor to correct any mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process. Audext identifies different speakers, which makes it an excellent option for podcasters who host new guests on each new episode of their podcast. The platform lets you export your transcripts to TXT or DOC file formats.
Pros
- The quick and efficient audio transcription process
- Powerful text editor
- Multi-speaker recognition features
- Customizable audio playback speed
Cons
- No video transcription options
- Transcriptions are not always accurate
8. Temi
Price: $0,10 per minute
This is a simple audio transcription tool that can generate text files you can use to create blogs or improve the searchability of your podcasts. Temi’s proprietary algorithm was created by speech recognition experts and it can easily detect multiple speakers. Furthermore, the platform lets you add timestamps wherever you want and it grants you access to the tools you can use to polish the automatically generated transcripts. You can download all the transcriptions you create with Temi to your computer and choose if you want to save them as Word, PDF or SRT files.
Pros
- The straightforward audio transcription process
- Excellent speaker identification features
- No subscriptions required
- Inexpensive audio transcription option
Cons
- The quality of the transcription depends on the quality of the audio file
- Transcription of long audio recordings can take a while
9. Castos
Price: Pay as you go, $0,10 per minute
Castos is a podcast hosting platform that is equipped with a powerful voice to text technology which transcribes all episodes of your podcasts accurately. This tool improves the visibility and the reach of the content you upload to your account on Castos, and makes it easier for you to optimize it for search engines. So, in order to start using this option, you will have to activate it from the Integrations section on the dashboard. Once you enabled the platform’s transcription features, all new episodes you upload to Castos are going to be transcribed automatically. What’s more, you will also be able to transcribe episodes you uploaded before activating this feature.
Pros
- Automatic transcription process
- Castos lets its users transcribe all podcast episodes regardless of when they were uploaded
- Compatible with YouTube Republishing feature
- Generates PDF transcription files listeners can download
Cons
- Limited transcription editing capabilities
- All audio transcription services are added to the monthly bill
10. Descript
Price: Free, pricing options start at $10 per month
Compatibility: web-based, macOS, Windows
In case you are looking for software you can use to record, edit and transcribe your podcasts, then you shouldn’t look much further than Descript. This cross-platform tool can be used to edit both audio and video files, while the Lyrebird AI enables you to correct any mistakes by simply typing what you really want to say. Descript automatically transcribes your videos with 96% accuracy and it detects multiple speakers effortlessly. It takes only three minutes to transcribe an hour-long podcast, but the software also allows you to use the human transcription services, although you will have to pay $1,25 for each minute of the transcription.
Pros
- Available on both Mac and PC computers
- Equipped with the Lyrebird AI
- Offers both audio and video editing tools
- Quick transcription turnaround
Cons
- No file sharing options
- The free version of Descript doesn’t offer transcription services
How to Make the Process of Transcribing Podcasts Quicker for Free
You don’t have to spend money on subscriptions to voice-to-text software products every month since Google Docs offers a simple and free solution. You can enable the Voice Typing feature from the Tools menu and then just proceed to record your podcasts.
This tool will transcribe everything you say, although its accuracy depends on the quality of the audio recording. In addition, the Voice Typing feature can be used to transcribe the podcasts you already recorded, but you have to repeat exactly what is being said in the episode you are transcribing.
You shouldn’t expect a high level of accuracy, since the Voice Typing tool is still being improved, and you should keep in mind that proofreading a transcript can help you eliminate all mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process.
Utilizing YouTube to Transcribe Podcast
One of the easiest ways to create captions for YouTube videos is to utilize the platform’s Transcribe feature. Every time you upload a new podcast to your YouTube channel, you’ll be able to generate captions for that video file automatically.
However, the voice to text technology the platform is using doesn’t always create accurate transcriptions, which is the reason why you must go through the entire transcription and make sure that the text matches its source.
Moreover, YouTube recently made the automatic captioning feature available during live streams, which enables you to generate transcriptions of your podcasts even while the recording session is in progress.
Conclusion
Extending the reach of your audience is an essential step towards creating a loyal base of subscribers who follow your work. Transcribing each episode of the podcast you are running can help you improve your SEO strategy and draw more attention to your work. Which podcasting audio to text transcription software are you using to transcribe audio and video files? Leave a comment and let us know.
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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Currently, there are over 29 million podcast episodes in over a hundred languages on the Internet, which shows how much competition you will be facing once you start a new podcast. That is why it is so important to optimize each new episode of your podcast for Google’s ever-changing algorithm. Adding tags, metadata, or writing a description of the podcast are just a few ways to improve the visibility of the content you share online.
Transcribing podcasts on your own becomes increasingly difficult as their duration increases. Instead of wasting hours going through the material and trying to figure out what your guests said, it is much easier to utilize podcasting transcription software that enables you to go through this process automatically. We have selected the 10 best podcasting audio to text transcription software products that are going to help you reach a larger number of listeners.
Top 10 Best Podcasting Audio to Text Transcription Software Products
Running a podcast involves much more than justrecording the materials and uploading them to the hosting platform . Podcasting audio to text transcription software products improves the searchability of the episodes of your show and makes it easier for your listeners to find them.
Let’s take a look at some of the best options you will have if you want to turn Podcasting audio into text automatically.
1. Sonix
Price: Pricing plans start as $10 per hour
Image Credit: sonix
The Sonix media player is designed to help podcasters widen their audience by improving the SEO optimization for search engines like Google or Bing. Moreover, this media player assists the search engines in crawling through and indexing the content you transcribe, which makes your podcasts easier to discover. Sonix also reduces the amount of time you’ll have to spend with the sound engineer by allowing you to keep all of the work materials at the same location. The app’s AudioText Editor lets you edit audio quickly by making the adjustments to the transcribed text. Sonix integrates with Adobe Audition and enables you to edit your audio files just moments after you transcribed them.
Pros
- Provides automated translation services for a multitude of languages
- Detects different speakers effortlessly
- Great selection of export file formats
- Allow users to edit video and audio by editing text
Cons
- Automated translation is not available in the Standard package
- The quality of customer support could be better
2. Trint
Price: Pricing plans start at $44 per month
Image Credit: Trint
Transcribing audio files with Trint is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps. Simply upload a video or an audio file and this web-based software is going to transcribe them so that you can edit the text the AI has generated. You can use Trint to highlight specific segments of your files and export them as TXT, DOC, or SRT files. All of your data is protected by the app’s data management that is certified to ISO 27001, which means that all the information you process with Trint can only be accessed by you.
Pros
- Lighting fast transcription process
- Trint Editor is equipped with a versatile set of text editing tools
- Transcriptions services are available in 27 languages
- Trint can be integrated with hundreds of applications through Zapier
Cons
- More expensive than similar online audio to text software products
- Short trial period
3. GoTranscript
Price: The transcription fees start at under $1 per minute
Image Credit: GoTranscript
With more than 10, 000 users, GoTranscript is one of the largest podcasting audio to text service platforms on the Internet. This web-based platform employs highly skilled professionals who transcribe both audio and video files and convert all of your radio, webcast or video podcasts to text. GoTranscript’s teams ensure that the voices of different speakers are transcribed separately, which makes this platform a perfect choice if you are looking for a way to transcribe interviews or any other type of show that includes more than just one speaker. All texts are proofread in order to ensure that each segment of the text is accurate.
Pros
- The efficient 4-step transcription process
- Audio files are transcribed with 99% accuracy
- Equally efficient when utilized for education and marketing purposes
- Translation services are available
Cons
- Transcription process can take several days
- Editing text on GoTranscript isn’t an option
4. Happy Scribe
Price: $30 for 3 hours of subscription per month
Image Credit: Happyscribe
Podcasters who are looking for a simple and quick way to transcribe their audio recordings should consider using Happy Scribe. This web-based software detects more than a hundred languages and it can transcribe both video and audio files.
You just have to upload a file you want to transcribe and then use the Happy Scribe’s Interactive Editor to make corrections to the text before exporting it as a Export in Word, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT, STL, XML, Premiere or AVID file. Happy Scribe’s Proofreading Helper enables you to detect segments of the text where the algorithm wasn’t accurate so that you can correct all of the mistakes before sharing the document you created.
Pros
- Features the Embed Player that can be added to any website
- Supports API integrations
- Creating and managing teams with Happy Scribe is easy
- Available in more than a hundred languages
Cons
- The algorithm’s accuracy depends on the quality of the audio or video recording
- Poor price to performance ratio
5. Simon Says
Price: Pricing options start at $15 per hour
The platform’s advanced AI speech recognition system is designed to transcribe both audio and video files accurately. Simon Says is available in over ninety languages, which enables you to transcribe video and audio files regardless of the language that is used in the podcast. In addition, the software can be used as an extension for FCPX and allows you to create subtitles for interviews, video podcasts, documentaries and all other projects you create with this video editing app. The transcription process lasts for just a few minutes, and once it is completed you can export your transcripts to Adobe Premiere Pro, FCPX, Excel, Word or any other software you’re using to create your podcasts.
Pros
- Equipped with a powerful AI speech recognition system
- Accurate transcriptions of audio and video files
- Allows podcasters to add bookmarks and highlight quotes from their footage
- Supports a variety of export file formats
Cons
- The quality of customer support depends on the subscription model you purchase
- Supports a limited number of audio and video file formats
6. InqScribe
Price: Free, $99 for an individual license
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
Unlike the previous podcasting audio to text software products we featured in this article, InqSribe can only be used on Mac and PC computers. Even though anyone can install and use this software for free, you must purchase the license if you want to print, save or export transcripts from InqScribe.
This digital media transcription software makes adding time codes to your transcripts easy, while you can also utilize custom snippets to insert frequently used text to a particular segment of the transcript. Each audio file you transcribe with InqScribe can be exported in file formats that are compatible with a broad range of video editing, subtitling or word processing software products.
Pros
- Affordable solution for podcasters who want to create transcripts of their audio and video files
- Provides support for nearly all audio and video file formats
- Accurate transcriptions of multi-lingual documents
- Excellent subtitling options
Cons
- Saving or exporting transcripts is not possible with the free version of the software
- No auto transcription options
7. Audext
Price: 30 free-trial minutes available
Media, podcast or education professionals can benefit from using Audext’s services since this platform can transcribe audio to text in just a few moments. You just have to upload an audio file you would like to transcribe and Audext will generate and DOC or TXT file for you. Optionally, you can use the platform’s text editor to correct any mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process. Audext identifies different speakers, which makes it an excellent option for podcasters who host new guests on each new episode of their podcast. The platform lets you export your transcripts to TXT or DOC file formats.
Pros
- The quick and efficient audio transcription process
- Powerful text editor
- Multi-speaker recognition features
- Customizable audio playback speed
Cons
- No video transcription options
- Transcriptions are not always accurate
8. Temi
Price: $0,10 per minute
This is a simple audio transcription tool that can generate text files you can use to create blogs or improve the searchability of your podcasts. Temi’s proprietary algorithm was created by speech recognition experts and it can easily detect multiple speakers. Furthermore, the platform lets you add timestamps wherever you want and it grants you access to the tools you can use to polish the automatically generated transcripts. You can download all the transcriptions you create with Temi to your computer and choose if you want to save them as Word, PDF or SRT files.
Pros
- The straightforward audio transcription process
- Excellent speaker identification features
- No subscriptions required
- Inexpensive audio transcription option
Cons
- The quality of the transcription depends on the quality of the audio file
- Transcription of long audio recordings can take a while
9. Castos
Price: Pay as you go, $0,10 per minute
Castos is a podcast hosting platform that is equipped with a powerful voice to text technology which transcribes all episodes of your podcasts accurately. This tool improves the visibility and the reach of the content you upload to your account on Castos, and makes it easier for you to optimize it for search engines. So, in order to start using this option, you will have to activate it from the Integrations section on the dashboard. Once you enabled the platform’s transcription features, all new episodes you upload to Castos are going to be transcribed automatically. What’s more, you will also be able to transcribe episodes you uploaded before activating this feature.
Pros
- Automatic transcription process
- Castos lets its users transcribe all podcast episodes regardless of when they were uploaded
- Compatible with YouTube Republishing feature
- Generates PDF transcription files listeners can download
Cons
- Limited transcription editing capabilities
- All audio transcription services are added to the monthly bill
10. Descript
Price: Free, pricing options start at $10 per month
Compatibility: web-based, macOS, Windows
In case you are looking for software you can use to record, edit and transcribe your podcasts, then you shouldn’t look much further than Descript. This cross-platform tool can be used to edit both audio and video files, while the Lyrebird AI enables you to correct any mistakes by simply typing what you really want to say. Descript automatically transcribes your videos with 96% accuracy and it detects multiple speakers effortlessly. It takes only three minutes to transcribe an hour-long podcast, but the software also allows you to use the human transcription services, although you will have to pay $1,25 for each minute of the transcription.
Pros
- Available on both Mac and PC computers
- Equipped with the Lyrebird AI
- Offers both audio and video editing tools
- Quick transcription turnaround
Cons
- No file sharing options
- The free version of Descript doesn’t offer transcription services
How to Make the Process of Transcribing Podcasts Quicker for Free
You don’t have to spend money on subscriptions to voice-to-text software products every month since Google Docs offers a simple and free solution. You can enable the Voice Typing feature from the Tools menu and then just proceed to record your podcasts.
This tool will transcribe everything you say, although its accuracy depends on the quality of the audio recording. In addition, the Voice Typing feature can be used to transcribe the podcasts you already recorded, but you have to repeat exactly what is being said in the episode you are transcribing.
You shouldn’t expect a high level of accuracy, since the Voice Typing tool is still being improved, and you should keep in mind that proofreading a transcript can help you eliminate all mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process.
Utilizing YouTube to Transcribe Podcast
One of the easiest ways to create captions for YouTube videos is to utilize the platform’s Transcribe feature. Every time you upload a new podcast to your YouTube channel, you’ll be able to generate captions for that video file automatically.
However, the voice to text technology the platform is using doesn’t always create accurate transcriptions, which is the reason why you must go through the entire transcription and make sure that the text matches its source.
Moreover, YouTube recently made the automatic captioning feature available during live streams, which enables you to generate transcriptions of your podcasts even while the recording session is in progress.
Conclusion
Extending the reach of your audience is an essential step towards creating a loyal base of subscribers who follow your work. Transcribing each episode of the podcast you are running can help you improve your SEO strategy and draw more attention to your work. Which podcasting audio to text transcription software are you using to transcribe audio and video files? Leave a comment and let us know.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Currently, there are over 29 million podcast episodes in over a hundred languages on the Internet, which shows how much competition you will be facing once you start a new podcast. That is why it is so important to optimize each new episode of your podcast for Google’s ever-changing algorithm. Adding tags, metadata, or writing a description of the podcast are just a few ways to improve the visibility of the content you share online.
Transcribing podcasts on your own becomes increasingly difficult as their duration increases. Instead of wasting hours going through the material and trying to figure out what your guests said, it is much easier to utilize podcasting transcription software that enables you to go through this process automatically. We have selected the 10 best podcasting audio to text transcription software products that are going to help you reach a larger number of listeners.
Top 10 Best Podcasting Audio to Text Transcription Software Products
Running a podcast involves much more than justrecording the materials and uploading them to the hosting platform . Podcasting audio to text transcription software products improves the searchability of the episodes of your show and makes it easier for your listeners to find them.
Let’s take a look at some of the best options you will have if you want to turn Podcasting audio into text automatically.
1. Sonix
Price: Pricing plans start as $10 per hour
Image Credit: sonix
The Sonix media player is designed to help podcasters widen their audience by improving the SEO optimization for search engines like Google or Bing. Moreover, this media player assists the search engines in crawling through and indexing the content you transcribe, which makes your podcasts easier to discover. Sonix also reduces the amount of time you’ll have to spend with the sound engineer by allowing you to keep all of the work materials at the same location. The app’s AudioText Editor lets you edit audio quickly by making the adjustments to the transcribed text. Sonix integrates with Adobe Audition and enables you to edit your audio files just moments after you transcribed them.
Pros
- Provides automated translation services for a multitude of languages
- Detects different speakers effortlessly
- Great selection of export file formats
- Allow users to edit video and audio by editing text
Cons
- Automated translation is not available in the Standard package
- The quality of customer support could be better
2. Trint
Price: Pricing plans start at $44 per month
Image Credit: Trint
Transcribing audio files with Trint is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps. Simply upload a video or an audio file and this web-based software is going to transcribe them so that you can edit the text the AI has generated. You can use Trint to highlight specific segments of your files and export them as TXT, DOC, or SRT files. All of your data is protected by the app’s data management that is certified to ISO 27001, which means that all the information you process with Trint can only be accessed by you.
Pros
- Lighting fast transcription process
- Trint Editor is equipped with a versatile set of text editing tools
- Transcriptions services are available in 27 languages
- Trint can be integrated with hundreds of applications through Zapier
Cons
- More expensive than similar online audio to text software products
- Short trial period
3. GoTranscript
Price: The transcription fees start at under $1 per minute
Image Credit: GoTranscript
With more than 10, 000 users, GoTranscript is one of the largest podcasting audio to text service platforms on the Internet. This web-based platform employs highly skilled professionals who transcribe both audio and video files and convert all of your radio, webcast or video podcasts to text. GoTranscript’s teams ensure that the voices of different speakers are transcribed separately, which makes this platform a perfect choice if you are looking for a way to transcribe interviews or any other type of show that includes more than just one speaker. All texts are proofread in order to ensure that each segment of the text is accurate.
Pros
- The efficient 4-step transcription process
- Audio files are transcribed with 99% accuracy
- Equally efficient when utilized for education and marketing purposes
- Translation services are available
Cons
- Transcription process can take several days
- Editing text on GoTranscript isn’t an option
4. Happy Scribe
Price: $30 for 3 hours of subscription per month
Image Credit: Happyscribe
Podcasters who are looking for a simple and quick way to transcribe their audio recordings should consider using Happy Scribe. This web-based software detects more than a hundred languages and it can transcribe both video and audio files.
You just have to upload a file you want to transcribe and then use the Happy Scribe’s Interactive Editor to make corrections to the text before exporting it as a Export in Word, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT, STL, XML, Premiere or AVID file. Happy Scribe’s Proofreading Helper enables you to detect segments of the text where the algorithm wasn’t accurate so that you can correct all of the mistakes before sharing the document you created.
Pros
- Features the Embed Player that can be added to any website
- Supports API integrations
- Creating and managing teams with Happy Scribe is easy
- Available in more than a hundred languages
Cons
- The algorithm’s accuracy depends on the quality of the audio or video recording
- Poor price to performance ratio
5. Simon Says
Price: Pricing options start at $15 per hour
The platform’s advanced AI speech recognition system is designed to transcribe both audio and video files accurately. Simon Says is available in over ninety languages, which enables you to transcribe video and audio files regardless of the language that is used in the podcast. In addition, the software can be used as an extension for FCPX and allows you to create subtitles for interviews, video podcasts, documentaries and all other projects you create with this video editing app. The transcription process lasts for just a few minutes, and once it is completed you can export your transcripts to Adobe Premiere Pro, FCPX, Excel, Word or any other software you’re using to create your podcasts.
Pros
- Equipped with a powerful AI speech recognition system
- Accurate transcriptions of audio and video files
- Allows podcasters to add bookmarks and highlight quotes from their footage
- Supports a variety of export file formats
Cons
- The quality of customer support depends on the subscription model you purchase
- Supports a limited number of audio and video file formats
6. InqScribe
Price: Free, $99 for an individual license
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
Unlike the previous podcasting audio to text software products we featured in this article, InqSribe can only be used on Mac and PC computers. Even though anyone can install and use this software for free, you must purchase the license if you want to print, save or export transcripts from InqScribe.
This digital media transcription software makes adding time codes to your transcripts easy, while you can also utilize custom snippets to insert frequently used text to a particular segment of the transcript. Each audio file you transcribe with InqScribe can be exported in file formats that are compatible with a broad range of video editing, subtitling or word processing software products.
Pros
- Affordable solution for podcasters who want to create transcripts of their audio and video files
- Provides support for nearly all audio and video file formats
- Accurate transcriptions of multi-lingual documents
- Excellent subtitling options
Cons
- Saving or exporting transcripts is not possible with the free version of the software
- No auto transcription options
7. Audext
Price: 30 free-trial minutes available
Media, podcast or education professionals can benefit from using Audext’s services since this platform can transcribe audio to text in just a few moments. You just have to upload an audio file you would like to transcribe and Audext will generate and DOC or TXT file for you. Optionally, you can use the platform’s text editor to correct any mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process. Audext identifies different speakers, which makes it an excellent option for podcasters who host new guests on each new episode of their podcast. The platform lets you export your transcripts to TXT or DOC file formats.
Pros
- The quick and efficient audio transcription process
- Powerful text editor
- Multi-speaker recognition features
- Customizable audio playback speed
Cons
- No video transcription options
- Transcriptions are not always accurate
8. Temi
Price: $0,10 per minute
This is a simple audio transcription tool that can generate text files you can use to create blogs or improve the searchability of your podcasts. Temi’s proprietary algorithm was created by speech recognition experts and it can easily detect multiple speakers. Furthermore, the platform lets you add timestamps wherever you want and it grants you access to the tools you can use to polish the automatically generated transcripts. You can download all the transcriptions you create with Temi to your computer and choose if you want to save them as Word, PDF or SRT files.
Pros
- The straightforward audio transcription process
- Excellent speaker identification features
- No subscriptions required
- Inexpensive audio transcription option
Cons
- The quality of the transcription depends on the quality of the audio file
- Transcription of long audio recordings can take a while
9. Castos
Price: Pay as you go, $0,10 per minute
Castos is a podcast hosting platform that is equipped with a powerful voice to text technology which transcribes all episodes of your podcasts accurately. This tool improves the visibility and the reach of the content you upload to your account on Castos, and makes it easier for you to optimize it for search engines. So, in order to start using this option, you will have to activate it from the Integrations section on the dashboard. Once you enabled the platform’s transcription features, all new episodes you upload to Castos are going to be transcribed automatically. What’s more, you will also be able to transcribe episodes you uploaded before activating this feature.
Pros
- Automatic transcription process
- Castos lets its users transcribe all podcast episodes regardless of when they were uploaded
- Compatible with YouTube Republishing feature
- Generates PDF transcription files listeners can download
Cons
- Limited transcription editing capabilities
- All audio transcription services are added to the monthly bill
10. Descript
Price: Free, pricing options start at $10 per month
Compatibility: web-based, macOS, Windows
In case you are looking for software you can use to record, edit and transcribe your podcasts, then you shouldn’t look much further than Descript. This cross-platform tool can be used to edit both audio and video files, while the Lyrebird AI enables you to correct any mistakes by simply typing what you really want to say. Descript automatically transcribes your videos with 96% accuracy and it detects multiple speakers effortlessly. It takes only three minutes to transcribe an hour-long podcast, but the software also allows you to use the human transcription services, although you will have to pay $1,25 for each minute of the transcription.
Pros
- Available on both Mac and PC computers
- Equipped with the Lyrebird AI
- Offers both audio and video editing tools
- Quick transcription turnaround
Cons
- No file sharing options
- The free version of Descript doesn’t offer transcription services
How to Make the Process of Transcribing Podcasts Quicker for Free
You don’t have to spend money on subscriptions to voice-to-text software products every month since Google Docs offers a simple and free solution. You can enable the Voice Typing feature from the Tools menu and then just proceed to record your podcasts.
This tool will transcribe everything you say, although its accuracy depends on the quality of the audio recording. In addition, the Voice Typing feature can be used to transcribe the podcasts you already recorded, but you have to repeat exactly what is being said in the episode you are transcribing.
You shouldn’t expect a high level of accuracy, since the Voice Typing tool is still being improved, and you should keep in mind that proofreading a transcript can help you eliminate all mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process.
Utilizing YouTube to Transcribe Podcast
One of the easiest ways to create captions for YouTube videos is to utilize the platform’s Transcribe feature. Every time you upload a new podcast to your YouTube channel, you’ll be able to generate captions for that video file automatically.
However, the voice to text technology the platform is using doesn’t always create accurate transcriptions, which is the reason why you must go through the entire transcription and make sure that the text matches its source.
Moreover, YouTube recently made the automatic captioning feature available during live streams, which enables you to generate transcriptions of your podcasts even while the recording session is in progress.
Conclusion
Extending the reach of your audience is an essential step towards creating a loyal base of subscribers who follow your work. Transcribing each episode of the podcast you are running can help you improve your SEO strategy and draw more attention to your work. Which podcasting audio to text transcription software are you using to transcribe audio and video files? Leave a comment and let us know.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Currently, there are over 29 million podcast episodes in over a hundred languages on the Internet, which shows how much competition you will be facing once you start a new podcast. That is why it is so important to optimize each new episode of your podcast for Google’s ever-changing algorithm. Adding tags, metadata, or writing a description of the podcast are just a few ways to improve the visibility of the content you share online.
Transcribing podcasts on your own becomes increasingly difficult as their duration increases. Instead of wasting hours going through the material and trying to figure out what your guests said, it is much easier to utilize podcasting transcription software that enables you to go through this process automatically. We have selected the 10 best podcasting audio to text transcription software products that are going to help you reach a larger number of listeners.
Top 10 Best Podcasting Audio to Text Transcription Software Products
Running a podcast involves much more than justrecording the materials and uploading them to the hosting platform . Podcasting audio to text transcription software products improves the searchability of the episodes of your show and makes it easier for your listeners to find them.
Let’s take a look at some of the best options you will have if you want to turn Podcasting audio into text automatically.
1. Sonix
Price: Pricing plans start as $10 per hour
Image Credit: sonix
The Sonix media player is designed to help podcasters widen their audience by improving the SEO optimization for search engines like Google or Bing. Moreover, this media player assists the search engines in crawling through and indexing the content you transcribe, which makes your podcasts easier to discover. Sonix also reduces the amount of time you’ll have to spend with the sound engineer by allowing you to keep all of the work materials at the same location. The app’s AudioText Editor lets you edit audio quickly by making the adjustments to the transcribed text. Sonix integrates with Adobe Audition and enables you to edit your audio files just moments after you transcribed them.
Pros
- Provides automated translation services for a multitude of languages
- Detects different speakers effortlessly
- Great selection of export file formats
- Allow users to edit video and audio by editing text
Cons
- Automated translation is not available in the Standard package
- The quality of customer support could be better
2. Trint
Price: Pricing plans start at $44 per month
Image Credit: Trint
Transcribing audio files with Trint is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps. Simply upload a video or an audio file and this web-based software is going to transcribe them so that you can edit the text the AI has generated. You can use Trint to highlight specific segments of your files and export them as TXT, DOC, or SRT files. All of your data is protected by the app’s data management that is certified to ISO 27001, which means that all the information you process with Trint can only be accessed by you.
Pros
- Lighting fast transcription process
- Trint Editor is equipped with a versatile set of text editing tools
- Transcriptions services are available in 27 languages
- Trint can be integrated with hundreds of applications through Zapier
Cons
- More expensive than similar online audio to text software products
- Short trial period
3. GoTranscript
Price: The transcription fees start at under $1 per minute
Image Credit: GoTranscript
With more than 10, 000 users, GoTranscript is one of the largest podcasting audio to text service platforms on the Internet. This web-based platform employs highly skilled professionals who transcribe both audio and video files and convert all of your radio, webcast or video podcasts to text. GoTranscript’s teams ensure that the voices of different speakers are transcribed separately, which makes this platform a perfect choice if you are looking for a way to transcribe interviews or any other type of show that includes more than just one speaker. All texts are proofread in order to ensure that each segment of the text is accurate.
Pros
- The efficient 4-step transcription process
- Audio files are transcribed with 99% accuracy
- Equally efficient when utilized for education and marketing purposes
- Translation services are available
Cons
- Transcription process can take several days
- Editing text on GoTranscript isn’t an option
4. Happy Scribe
Price: $30 for 3 hours of subscription per month
Image Credit: Happyscribe
Podcasters who are looking for a simple and quick way to transcribe their audio recordings should consider using Happy Scribe. This web-based software detects more than a hundred languages and it can transcribe both video and audio files.
You just have to upload a file you want to transcribe and then use the Happy Scribe’s Interactive Editor to make corrections to the text before exporting it as a Export in Word, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT, STL, XML, Premiere or AVID file. Happy Scribe’s Proofreading Helper enables you to detect segments of the text where the algorithm wasn’t accurate so that you can correct all of the mistakes before sharing the document you created.
Pros
- Features the Embed Player that can be added to any website
- Supports API integrations
- Creating and managing teams with Happy Scribe is easy
- Available in more than a hundred languages
Cons
- The algorithm’s accuracy depends on the quality of the audio or video recording
- Poor price to performance ratio
5. Simon Says
Price: Pricing options start at $15 per hour
The platform’s advanced AI speech recognition system is designed to transcribe both audio and video files accurately. Simon Says is available in over ninety languages, which enables you to transcribe video and audio files regardless of the language that is used in the podcast. In addition, the software can be used as an extension for FCPX and allows you to create subtitles for interviews, video podcasts, documentaries and all other projects you create with this video editing app. The transcription process lasts for just a few minutes, and once it is completed you can export your transcripts to Adobe Premiere Pro, FCPX, Excel, Word or any other software you’re using to create your podcasts.
Pros
- Equipped with a powerful AI speech recognition system
- Accurate transcriptions of audio and video files
- Allows podcasters to add bookmarks and highlight quotes from their footage
- Supports a variety of export file formats
Cons
- The quality of customer support depends on the subscription model you purchase
- Supports a limited number of audio and video file formats
6. InqScribe
Price: Free, $99 for an individual license
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
Unlike the previous podcasting audio to text software products we featured in this article, InqSribe can only be used on Mac and PC computers. Even though anyone can install and use this software for free, you must purchase the license if you want to print, save or export transcripts from InqScribe.
This digital media transcription software makes adding time codes to your transcripts easy, while you can also utilize custom snippets to insert frequently used text to a particular segment of the transcript. Each audio file you transcribe with InqScribe can be exported in file formats that are compatible with a broad range of video editing, subtitling or word processing software products.
Pros
- Affordable solution for podcasters who want to create transcripts of their audio and video files
- Provides support for nearly all audio and video file formats
- Accurate transcriptions of multi-lingual documents
- Excellent subtitling options
Cons
- Saving or exporting transcripts is not possible with the free version of the software
- No auto transcription options
7. Audext
Price: 30 free-trial minutes available
Media, podcast or education professionals can benefit from using Audext’s services since this platform can transcribe audio to text in just a few moments. You just have to upload an audio file you would like to transcribe and Audext will generate and DOC or TXT file for you. Optionally, you can use the platform’s text editor to correct any mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process. Audext identifies different speakers, which makes it an excellent option for podcasters who host new guests on each new episode of their podcast. The platform lets you export your transcripts to TXT or DOC file formats.
Pros
- The quick and efficient audio transcription process
- Powerful text editor
- Multi-speaker recognition features
- Customizable audio playback speed
Cons
- No video transcription options
- Transcriptions are not always accurate
8. Temi
Price: $0,10 per minute
This is a simple audio transcription tool that can generate text files you can use to create blogs or improve the searchability of your podcasts. Temi’s proprietary algorithm was created by speech recognition experts and it can easily detect multiple speakers. Furthermore, the platform lets you add timestamps wherever you want and it grants you access to the tools you can use to polish the automatically generated transcripts. You can download all the transcriptions you create with Temi to your computer and choose if you want to save them as Word, PDF or SRT files.
Pros
- The straightforward audio transcription process
- Excellent speaker identification features
- No subscriptions required
- Inexpensive audio transcription option
Cons
- The quality of the transcription depends on the quality of the audio file
- Transcription of long audio recordings can take a while
9. Castos
Price: Pay as you go, $0,10 per minute
Castos is a podcast hosting platform that is equipped with a powerful voice to text technology which transcribes all episodes of your podcasts accurately. This tool improves the visibility and the reach of the content you upload to your account on Castos, and makes it easier for you to optimize it for search engines. So, in order to start using this option, you will have to activate it from the Integrations section on the dashboard. Once you enabled the platform’s transcription features, all new episodes you upload to Castos are going to be transcribed automatically. What’s more, you will also be able to transcribe episodes you uploaded before activating this feature.
Pros
- Automatic transcription process
- Castos lets its users transcribe all podcast episodes regardless of when they were uploaded
- Compatible with YouTube Republishing feature
- Generates PDF transcription files listeners can download
Cons
- Limited transcription editing capabilities
- All audio transcription services are added to the monthly bill
10. Descript
Price: Free, pricing options start at $10 per month
Compatibility: web-based, macOS, Windows
In case you are looking for software you can use to record, edit and transcribe your podcasts, then you shouldn’t look much further than Descript. This cross-platform tool can be used to edit both audio and video files, while the Lyrebird AI enables you to correct any mistakes by simply typing what you really want to say. Descript automatically transcribes your videos with 96% accuracy and it detects multiple speakers effortlessly. It takes only three minutes to transcribe an hour-long podcast, but the software also allows you to use the human transcription services, although you will have to pay $1,25 for each minute of the transcription.
Pros
- Available on both Mac and PC computers
- Equipped with the Lyrebird AI
- Offers both audio and video editing tools
- Quick transcription turnaround
Cons
- No file sharing options
- The free version of Descript doesn’t offer transcription services
How to Make the Process of Transcribing Podcasts Quicker for Free
You don’t have to spend money on subscriptions to voice-to-text software products every month since Google Docs offers a simple and free solution. You can enable the Voice Typing feature from the Tools menu and then just proceed to record your podcasts.
This tool will transcribe everything you say, although its accuracy depends on the quality of the audio recording. In addition, the Voice Typing feature can be used to transcribe the podcasts you already recorded, but you have to repeat exactly what is being said in the episode you are transcribing.
You shouldn’t expect a high level of accuracy, since the Voice Typing tool is still being improved, and you should keep in mind that proofreading a transcript can help you eliminate all mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process.
Utilizing YouTube to Transcribe Podcast
One of the easiest ways to create captions for YouTube videos is to utilize the platform’s Transcribe feature. Every time you upload a new podcast to your YouTube channel, you’ll be able to generate captions for that video file automatically.
However, the voice to text technology the platform is using doesn’t always create accurate transcriptions, which is the reason why you must go through the entire transcription and make sure that the text matches its source.
Moreover, YouTube recently made the automatic captioning feature available during live streams, which enables you to generate transcriptions of your podcasts even while the recording session is in progress.
Conclusion
Extending the reach of your audience is an essential step towards creating a loyal base of subscribers who follow your work. Transcribing each episode of the podcast you are running can help you improve your SEO strategy and draw more attention to your work. Which podcasting audio to text transcription software are you using to transcribe audio and video files? Leave a comment and let us know.
Benjamin Arango
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- Title: The Beat Goes On Finding Song Titles Using Your iOS Devices Audio Cues
- Author: Kate
- Created at : 2024-05-20 02:42:13
- Updated at : 2024-05-21 02:42:13
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