A time range on every sentence
TXT, DOCX, and XLSX exports can include a [MM:SS-MM:SS] range before each sentence, so every quote points back to the recording.
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Transcription With TimecodeEvery Line Linked to Its Moment
Upload an interview, podcast, lecture, or video and get a transcript where every sentence carries its start and end time. Download it with timecodes as TXT, DOCX, XLSX, or SRT.
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Timecodes You Can Actually Use
Find any quote in the recording, log footage, or build subtitles from the same transcript.
Millisecond timing in SRT
The SRT export uses HH:MM:SS,mmm start and end times that video editors and players read directly.
Speaker labels with timecodes
For uploaded recordings with several voices, speaker labels sit next to each time range so you know who said what and when.
Turn timecodes on or off
Keep timecodes for logging and editing, or switch them off in the export menu when you need clean reading text.
How to Get a Transcript With Timecodes
Three steps from recording to timecoded text.
Step 1
Upload the recording
Upload an audio or video file up to 1 GB and choose the spoken language.
Step 2
Review the transcript
Each sentence appears with its time in the editor. Click through to check names and numbers against the audio.
Step 3
Export with timecodes
Choose TXT, DOCX, or XLSX with timestamps turned on, or SRT for subtitle timing, and download the file.
Where timecodes help
Illustrative examples, not output from a customer recording.
Journalists and podcasters
Pull quotes for an article
Find the exact moment a guest said something and cite it with the time.
- Input:
- A 45-minute interview recording
- Output:
- [18:42-18:49] We tested it with three schools first.
Video editors
Log footage before editing
Export XLSX and sort or filter by time to plan cuts before opening the editor.
- Input:
- A raw MP4 from a shoot
- Output:
- A spreadsheet of sentences with start and end times
Privacy Controls for Uploaded Media
FastScribe keeps privacy claims practical and tied to controls available in the product.
Controlled Access
Transcription files and results stay scoped to the account or guest session unless the user explicitly creates a share link.
Configurable Retention
Available retention choices depend on account access and can be managed as part of the transcription workflow.
User-Directed Deletion
Signed-in users can manage and delete transcription tasks from their workspace instead of publishing them by default.
Timecode Transcription FAQ
Questions about timestamped and timecoded transcripts.
What is a transcription with timecode?
It is a transcript where each line or sentence shows when it was spoken in the recording. Editors, researchers, and journalists use the times to find quotes and clips without scrubbing through the audio.
What timecode format do I get?
TXT, DOCX, and XLSX exports show a minutes and seconds range such as [02:15-02:21] before each sentence. SRT uses hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds, such as 00:02:15,400.
Do you support SMPTE frame timecode?
No. Times are in milliseconds from the start of the file, not HH:MM:SS:FF frame timecode, and you cannot set a custom start timecode. For frame-accurate edit logs, convert the times in your editing software.
Can I get timecodes for a video file?
Yes. Upload MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, or another supported video. The audio track is transcribed and the times match the video timeline.
How often do timecodes appear?
One time range per sentence. That keeps quotes easy to locate without breaking the text into fixed intervals.
Is timecode transcription free?
You can try 15 minutes as a guest without an account, or sign up to receive 120 free credits. Longer recordings use credits from your account.
Try Transcription With Timecode Before Signing Up
Start with 15 guest credits. Create an account when you need larger jobs and receive 120 registration credits with no credit card required.
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