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Speech to Text/Text to Speech/SRT on Mac

Learn dubbing and subtitle editing enhancing methods in this guide.

Index

01Speech to Text (STT)
02Text-to-Speech (TTS)
03SRT
04Tips to Use STT/TTS Function

Speech to Text (STT)

Methods to Use the Function
  • Method 1: From the Startup Page (Quickest Way) NEW
    This new, streamlined method allows you to generate captions directly when you launch Filmora, significantly speeding up your workflow. It's the most efficient way to get started with transcribing your videos.
    1. On the Filmora startup screen, locate the quick-start tools below the "New Project" section.
    2. Click on the Add Captions button.
    3. An import window will appear. Select the video or audio file you want to transcribe from your computer.
Add Captions button on Filmora startup page
Add Captions from Startup Page
  • Method 2 - Select audio asset in the timeline, click Tools > Audio > Speech-to-Text.
Speech-to-Text for Mac
Speech to Text for Mac
  • Method 3 - Select the audio asset in the timeline. In the toolbar, you will see Speech to Text.
Note:
If there is no supported file type on the timeline, the Speech to Text icon does not appear.
Toolbar Speech-to-Text for Mac
Toolbar Speech to Text for Mac
  • Method 4 - Select the audio on the timeline, right-click and select Speech to Text.
Timeline Speech-to-Text for Mac
Timeline Speech to Text for Mac
  • Method 5 - Select the audio asset in the project media, and click Titles on the top menu bar, and click AI Captions > Speech to Text.
Timeline Speech-to-Text
Titles - Speech to Text
Parameter Settings
  • In the Speech to Text parameter selection tip, you can select the language of the audio to be transcribed and files to be converted. What's more, now Filmora's STT feature supports direct transcription of bilingual subtitles with up to 27 languages of transcription in the new Version.
Speech-to-Text Parameter Selection Tip
Speech to Text Parameter Selection Tip
Task List
  • In the list of voice-text services, you can see the file name, duration, and status.
Speech-to-Text Task List on Mac
Speech to Text Task List on Mac
File Generation
  • The generated file will be displayed in SRT format.

Text to Speech (TTS)

Methods to Use the Function
  • Method 1 - Select title assets in the timeline and click Tools > Text to Speech.
Text-to-Speech on Mac
Text to Speech on Mac
  • Method 2 - Select the title asset in the timeline, and click the Text to Speech icon in the toolbar.
Toolbar Text-to-Speech on Mac
Toolbar Text to Speech on Mac
  • Method 3 - Select the title asset on the timeline, right-click and select Text to Speech.
Timeline Text-to-Speech on Mac
Timeline Text to Speech on Mac
  • Method 4 - Cick Audio on the top menu bar, and click Text to Speech.
Timeline Text-to-Speech
Audio - Text to Speech
Parameter Settings
  • You can use AI copywriting to help you write text.
Note:
Remember to tick "Auto Split" if you need.
Text-to-Speech Parameter Settings on Mac
Text to Speech Parameter Settings on Mac
  • You can click "Filters" to select and customize your preferred tones.
  • There's also an emotion selection box, allowing you to choose from various moods.
Select the Tone You Want
Select the Tone You Want
Task List
  • Double click on the completed list and the generated file will be highlighted.
Text-to-Speech Parameter Settings on Mac
Text to Speech Parameter Settings on Mac
File Generation
  • The generated voice format is MP3, the file is automatically stored in Media, and the local location is the same as the default storage location of the existing Filmora file.

SRT

How to Import and Edit

SRT files exported by other tools can be imported into Filmora for editing, which provides more convenient subtitle editing. You can also select the SRT items and convert it to various voices in one click.

  • Import SRT subtitle files directly from the Media resource area.
  • Right-click on the timeline and select Advanced Edit or double-click the selected SRT file to clip.
Select SRT Clip on Mac
Select SRT Clip on Mac
  • You can edit time code, change subtitles, add/remove/merge subtitle strips, and change subtitle styles in the Edit Subtitle File pop-up window.
Select SRT Clip on Mac
Select SRT Clip on Mac
  • Select the SRT file on the timeline, right-click and select Export Subtitle File.
Export Subtitle File on Mac
Export Subtitle File on Mac

📌Note:

To ensure transparency and compliance when using Filmora's AI features, please be aware of the following:

  • The software interface will clearly identify all content created by AI.
  • For traceability, exported or downloaded AI-generated assets may include a visible or invisible watermark.

Tips to Use STT/TTS Function

❶ Are the STT/TTS licenses the same as Win and Mac versions?

No. Like the Filmora license, the configuration is differentiated according to Win and Mac.

❷ Will the authorization be repeated after STT/TTS recharge multiple times?

Yes. Different from the extension of the expiration time after multiple purchases of Filmora, the unit of STT/TTS is the number of hours/characters, and multiple purchases automatically accumulate numerous hours/characters.

❸ How to do if I want more STT/TTS character packs?

You can contact customer service directly on the purchasing page.

❹ Will the STT/TTS character balance be deducted if upload/transcription fails?

No.

❺ Will the STT/TTS character balance be deducted if the file format is not supported?

No.

❻ Will the STT/TTS character balance be deducted if a task is removed during the upload/transcription process?

If the task fails, it will not be deducted; if it is successful, it will be deducted.

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