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Using Speech-to-Text (STT) on Mac

The Speech-to-Text feature in Filmora for Mac automatically generates subtitles from audio, saving time and improving editing efficiency.

Step 1. Start a New Project

Launch Wondershare Filmora on your Mac and click New Project from the home screen. Import your video file and drag it onto the timeline to begin editing.

Step 2. Open Speech-to-Text Tool

Select the audio or video clip in the timeline, then open Tools from the top menu bar. Select Audio and then Speech to Text from the expanded list.

Step 3. Set Language and Generate Captions

Choose the desired language from the dropdown menu and select output format as SRT if needed. Click the Generate button to start converting speech into text.

Step 4. Preview and Apply Subtitles

Once the captions are generated, preview them in the timeline. If everything looks correct, apply them to your video and proceed with further editing or export.

Other Ways to Access the Speech-to-Text Feature

From Homepage

Instructions. After launching Filmora on your Mac, go to the left panel and open the Toolbox. From there, find the Add Captions option and click it to start the Speech-to-Text tool.

From Tools Menu

Instructions. In the top menu bar, click on Tools to expand the available options. Select Speech to Text from the list to open the conversion panel.

From Timeline Toolbar

Instructions. Import your video to the timeline, then use the toolbar above it. Click on the Speech to Text option to activate the feature directly.

Text to Speech in Filmora for Mac

Filmora for Mac also allows users to convert written text into natural-sounding voiceovers using the Text-to-Speech (TTS) feature. This helps creators add narration in different languages without recording audio manually.

Step 1. Select Voice and Generate Speech

Import your media and text into Filmora, then open the Text to Speech panel from the left side. Choose a voice from the available options or use the Voice Cloning feature to create a custom voice. Click Generate to process the audio.

Step 2. Preview and Export Audio

After the voice is generated, drag it to the timeline and align it with your content. Preview the narration in the player window, and once satisfied, click Export to save the final output.