Does Apple Keynote transcribe on its own?
Keynote has no speech-to-text; recorded slideshows keep audio only.
The fast path: Transcribe the recorded presentation with Whipscribe and use the text for handouts, notes, or captions on the exported video.
Step by step
1
Get the audio/video
Take the media you're working on in Apple Keynote, or its source file.
2
Transcribe with Whipscribe
Upload it or paste a link — a timestamped, speaker-labeled transcript in minutes. 30 min free daily.
3
Bring it back in
Export TXT for notes or SRT/VTT captions and import them into Apple Keynote.
Frequently asked
Can Apple Keynote transcribe audio to text?
Keynote has no speech-to-text; recorded slideshows keep audio only.
Fastest way to a transcript?
Transcribe the recorded presentation with Whipscribe and use the text for handouts, notes, or captions on the exported video.
How much does it cost?
About 3.3¢ per audio minute (~$2 an hour), 30 minutes free every day, no signup to try.
Can I get SRT or VTT captions?
Yes — Whipscribe exports TXT, SRT, VTT, and DOCX for import into Apple Keynote.