How do I edit and correct a transcript?

Automated transcripts are accurate, but not perfect. You'll want to read through each one, fix any misheard words and give your speakers their real names. You do all of that in the transcript editor.

To open it, go to the Transcripts tab for the episode.

How the editor works

Your transcript is one editable document. Each paragraph starts with the name of the person speaking, like this:

Sarah: Welcome back to the show.

At the top you'll see the audio player and a Speakers strip, with a colored circle for each speaker in the episode.

Fix a word

Click into the text and type, just like a normal document. Double-click any word to play the audio from that point, so you can hear what was actually said.

Split or start a paragraph

Press Enter inside a paragraph to split it in two. The new paragraph starts with the same speaker's name, ready for you to change if someone else is talking.

Name your speakers

New transcripts label speakers as "Speaker 1", "Speaker 2" and so on. Speakers who still need a name have a dashed outline in the Speakers strip. To name a speaker everywhere at once:

• Click their circle in the Speakers strip
• Not sure who it is? Press play to hear their first paragraph
• Type their name and click Save

If you give a speaker the same name as another speaker, their paragraphs are combined under that one name.

Change who said a paragraph

If one paragraph is labeled with the wrong speaker, click its name at the start of the paragraph. Pick the right person from the list that appears, or type a new name. Only that paragraph changes.

Play along as you edit

• Use the player at the top to play the episode, and change the playback speed if you like
• Hover over any line and click its play button to hear it
• Click Scroll to playback to jump back to the line that's playing

Save your changes

Click Save, or press Ctrl + S (⌘ + S on a Mac). If the transcript was changed in another window while you were editing, you'll be asked whether to save anyway or discard your changes.

Other options

• Preview: view or download your transcript in each format: SRT, VTT, JSON, HTML and TXT
• Reprocess Transcript: transcribe the episode again from scratch, for example after you replace its audio. This replaces any edits and uses transcription credits.
• Delete Transcript: remove the transcript from the episode

Recording tips for more accurate transcripts

1. Have each speaker introduce themselves at the start of the episode, so it's easy to tell who's who.
2. Avoid talking over each other where you can.
3. Use a good microphone and keep background noise down.
4. Speak clearly, so words aren't misheard.

For how transcripts are created, see How does transcription work in Transistor?

If you have additional questions please reach out to us:

• Email - support@transistor.fm
• Live Chat: https://transistor.fm/contact/

Updated on: 08/11/2026