Dropbox audio transcription feature

Not sure what a .Word file is.  
I don’t have a problem with copying and pasting maybe your font  settings are off or something.  
iPhones and iPads now have screen recorders  . Basically open screen recorder , open speak screen,  open your AI transcript  , and have Siri speak screen . Then edit in iMovie or or voice memo, or whatever you’ll figure it out

.Word document (by Microsoft aka Microsoft Word). I will try pasting the transcription somewhere else and maybe it will maintaining the short paragraphs breaking (which I assume they signal  pauses and/or different people speaking).

I also still wonder if there is a better program (whether it is free or not) that transforms audio files into words --by better I mean more accurate than DropBox AI which I find quite good).

If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. I have also asked the IT guy from where I work. When he answers, assuming he does, I will paste here his answer (to this second question).

Thank you

Hi UgoCT,

Thanks for reaching out. 

We'll check the information for you and get back to you with the feedback. 

I appreciate your patience while this is being reviewed. 

Hi UCT,

Great questions! Here are some answers to your queries about Dropbox’s audio transcription feature:

1. Copying with Paragraphs:

   • When you copy and paste text from the transcription, it may lose formatting. Instead, try using the "Download" option if available. Look for a button that allows you to download the transcript as a text file or another format. This might preserve the paragraph breaks better than copying directly.

2. Exporting Transcripts:

   • Check if Dropbox offers an export feature for transcripts. If the AI transcription tool allows, you might be able to download the transcript directly as a .docx or .txt file. This can save you from needing to copy and paste manually.

3. Improving Transcription Quality:

   • To enhance transcription accuracy, consider using the Zoom recorder for interviews, as it often captures clearer audio than a phone. Additionally:
     • Ensure the microphone is placed closer to the speakers.
     • Use a pop filter or windscreen if recording outdoors.
     • Avoid background noise as much as possible.
     • If your recording has multiple speakers, ensure they’re speaking clearly and at a moderate pace.

By following these tips, you should be able to improve your transcription experience and quality.

Thank you, Johnny!

This is all very useful. I will implement some of your suggestions.

It seems to me that the download option for transcripts is currently unavailable. I can't find it. This I think should be fixed by DropBox.

Thank you, Ugo

Hi Pedro,

Something else should be improved: As of now only files up to 105 minutes get transcribed.

I wonder if:

a. this can be improved (extended).

b. if it can't be improved in the very near future, if I can break a file into two.

Also, please note that the issue of the transcript being kept as it appears in paragraphs when you paste into .Word has not been fixed.

Thank you, Ugo

Hi UgoCT,

Thanks for reaching out.

Regarding this last post, we would suggest creating an idea as a new post.

This way it can be voted in order to determine if this idea can become a permanent fixture as suggested by you. 

The team is still looking into the issue you reported and we will get back to you once this is resolved.

Hey UgoCT,

The team has come up with these steps for you:

• If you’re on a Mac, just select the text you want to copy and then hit cmd+shift+v.
• For Windows users, select the text and try ctrl+shift+v instead.

Following these steps should help you keep the text formatted just the way you like it.

Could you give it a try and let us know if it works?

Hope this helps.

Hi,

This still doesn´t solve the problem.

Can you guys add a function to download the transcription already formatted?

Also, can you add more minutes to how long does the audio to transcription length is? I think that now it is about only 40 minutes.

Thank you, Ugo

Hey UgoCT - thanks for your reply and taking the time to share your thoughts on this with us.

I've noted your feedback down in our system and you can let us know if you have anything else to add.

Also note that you can post your feature requests in our Ideas area following these tips, if you like.