Does Subtitle Edit transcribe on its own?
Subtitle Edit is a powerful editor for correcting and re-timing existing subtitle files.
The fast path: Generate the first pass with Whipscribe (SRT/VTT with word timing), then fine-tune timing and line breaks in Subtitle Edit.
Step by step
1
Get the audio/video
Take the media you're working on in Subtitle Edit, 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 Subtitle Edit.
Frequently asked
Can Subtitle Edit transcribe audio to text?
Subtitle Edit is a powerful editor for correcting and re-timing existing subtitle files.
Fastest way to a transcript?
Generate the first pass with Whipscribe (SRT/VTT with word timing), then fine-tune timing and line breaks in Subtitle Edit.
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 Subtitle Edit.