Transcription Timestamps — Get a Timestamped Transcript Automatically
Every VexaScribe transcript comes with precise timestamps — to the word, the line, or the speaker turn. Skip to any moment, search across hours of audio, and export to SRT/VTT subtitles in one click. No manual timestamping required.
Supported formats:
What Are Transcription Timestamps?
Transcription timestamps mark when each part of the transcript was spoken in the original audio. A line that starts with [0:42] means that line was spoken 42 seconds into the recording.
They're used for navigation (click to jump to that moment), search (find any phrase in long recordings), subtitle generation (every timestamp becomes a subtitle cue), and citation (link to the exact second in legal briefs, papers, or case notes).
VexaScribe adds timestamps automatically to every transcript — at three levels of precision: word-level, line-level, and speaker-turn-level.
How VexaScribe Creates Timestamps
Three levels of precision, all automatic, all aligned to the source audio.
Why Timestamped Transcripts Matter
What you can do with VexaScribe timestamps.
Skip to the moment
Click any timestamp in the transcript to jump straight to that point in the audio.
Search hours fast
Find any phrase across multi-hour recordings instantly. The timestamp tells you where to look.
Subtitles in one click
Every timestamp becomes an SRT or VTT subtitle cue. Drop directly into YouTube or any video player.
Cite with precision
Link to the exact second when citing in briefs, papers, or case notes. No more vague references.
Edit only what's unclear
Use timestamps to re-listen only to the parts you need to verify. Skip the rest.
Generate show notes
Use speaker-turn timestamps as natural chapter markers for podcast show notes.
Who Uses Timestamped Transcripts
Real workflows that depend on accurate timestamps.
Video editors
Generate SRT subtitle files in one click. Frame-aligned cues that drop into YouTube, Vimeo, or NLE timelines.
Podcasters
Build chapter markers and show notes from speaker-turn timestamps. Make episodes searchable for listeners.
Researchers
Navigate long interview recordings without re-listening. Jump to any quote, cite at the second.
Meeting note-takers
Skip to decisions and action items in 2-hour meetings. No more scrubbing through recordings.
How It Works
Upload audio or video
Drop in an MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, or any common audio/video file. Up to 500 MB per upload.
AI transcribes with timestamps
Every word, line, and speaker turn is automatically timestamped. No manual marking required.
Export, search, or jump to any moment
Click any timestamp to play that section. Export to SRT/VTT for subtitles, or DOCX/TXT with inline timestamps.
Timestamp Export Formats
Five formats covering every workflow.
TXT with inline timestamps
Plain text with [0:00] markers at the start of each line. Universal format, opens anywhere.
SRT subtitles
Standard SubRip format with HH:MM:SS,mmm cues. Works with YouTube, Vimeo, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve.
VTT for web video
WebVTT format for HTML5 video. Includes optional styling and positioning.
DOCX with timestamps
Word document with timestamps formatted as headings or superscript. Edit-ready for reports and briefs.
JSON for developers
Machine-readable export with millisecond precision per word. Build custom audio players or search tools.
Transcription Timestamps FAQ
What are transcription timestamps?
Transcription timestamps mark when each part of the transcript was spoken in the original audio. They let you jump to any moment, search across long recordings, generate subtitles, and cite specific points with second-level precision.
Are timestamps automatic with VexaScribe?
Yes. Every VexaScribe transcript includes timestamps by default — at the word, line, or speaker-turn level. No manual timestamping required.
How accurate are the timestamps?
VexaScribe aligns timestamps at the word level for clear audio, typically within 100 milliseconds. Speaker turn changes are detected automatically and timestamped at the transition point.
Can I export timestamps to SRT or VTT subtitle files?
Yes. One-click export to SRT or VTT with frame-aligned cues. Drop the file directly into YouTube, Vimeo, or any video player.
Do timestamps work for long recordings?
Yes. Timestamps stay accurate across multi-hour recordings. Use them to navigate 4-hour meetings, full podcast episodes, or long depositions without re-listening from the start.
Can I choose the timestamp format?
Yes. Export with HH:MM:SS for longer recordings or MM:SS for shorter clips. JSON export includes millisecond precision for developers who need to programmatically link transcript to audio.