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Use Speech to Text

Convert spoken dialogue into subtitles and use Smart Text Correction to identify text that may need adjustment:

Step 1. Start a New Filmora Project

Launch Filmora on your Mac and select New Project. Import the video you want to transcribe, then drag it onto the Timeline to prepare it for transcription.

Step 2. Open Speech to Text

Select the video or audio clip on the Timeline. From the top menu bar, open Tools > Audio > Speech to Text to access the transcription settings.

Step 3. Configure the STT Settings

Select the spoken Language and choose SRT as the output format if required. Adjust the available transcription settings before generating your captions.

Step 4. Enable Smart Text Correction

Turn on Smart Text Correction in the Speech to Text settings to automatically identify potentially incorrect parts of the subtitles and receive intelligent modification suggestions.

Step 5. Generate and Review the Subtitles

Click Generate to convert the spoken audio into text. Once processing finishes, preview the captions and review any marked text. Make the required corrections before continuing with your edit.

Other Ways to Access Speech to Text

Filmora for Mac provides several additional ways to open Speech to Text without relying on a single workflow.

From Homepage

Launch Filmora and select Toolbox from the left panel. Find Add Captions and click it to access the caption-generation feature directly from the homepage.

From Titles

Open Titles and select AI Captions. Choose Speech to Text to start converting dialogue into subtitles.

From Timeline Toolbar

Place the video on the Timeline and use the toolbar above it to access Speech to Text. This lets you start transcription directly from the editing workspace.

Use Text to Speech

Filmora's Text-to-Speech feature converts written content into AI-generated narration. You can select from the available voices or use Voice Cloning to create customized narration without recording every line manually.

Step 1. Enter Text and Select a Voice

Access the Text to Speech and enter or paste your script. Select the required language and choose an available voice. Adjust options such as Auto Split, AI Polish, or AI Expand Text when available, then click Generate to create the voiceover.

Step 2. Preview and Export the Video

Review the generated content on the Timeline and play the video to check the narration and timing. Make any necessary adjustments, then click Export to save the completed video.