I need some software to convert audio to text, what would you recommend?
I saw a previous answer by member “MCsquared” on March 8, 2012:
I down-loaded expressscribe from NCH (u need speech recognition already set up -USE ID 0) -options, speech-to-text.
I used a sync folder (read the help from the program) the program will down-load whatever additional software it needs (e.g. ffmp3 if you are using MP3 format).
I used conversion software and output to the sync folder (the program automatically detects (or click the synch button) then will convert the speech (speech-to-text in notes section) I let it run overnight (7 hours) it completed all 10 (each 1 hour long) class lectures. The text is not perfect but it is easier to change or delete the parts I don’t need for lecture notes.
If some could give me a breakdown of what “MCsquared” is talking about and provide step by step instructions that would be great.
4 Answers -
Bruce Epper
July 23, 2012For converting audio files to text, Express Scribe is a good tool. Speech recognition capabilities are built into Windows and you can use that if you are using a microphone for input. If you don’t like the Windows solution, Dragon Naturally Speaking is what I set up for my dad and for a couple of legal offices with excellent results.
thks for the above answer but could u help me decode “MCsquared” answer so i can overnight my audio files and get trancscrided [not be completely accurate] notes in morning
July 23, 2012Shakirah Faleh Lai
July 23, 2012Google voice is ok too.
Gian Singh
July 25, 2012Dragon
Can dragon software overnight my audio files? and give me transcribed files in the morning
July 26, 2012I don’t know i don’t personally use it but a friend does and he loves it.
July 27, 2012i checked the software and they r quite pricey so i want to be sure before investing so could u ask ur friend that if dragon can convert audio to text overnight and also which version should i buy
July 28, 2012pls help me i need it asap
Lambvolution
August 3, 2012try Aldo’s Text-to-WAVE
http://www.aldostools.org/text-wav.html