Pro Tools Speech-to-Text
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The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free: a recording up to 20 minutes transcribes in full, a longer one is previewed, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export, and credits never expire.
Avid Pro Tools' built-in dialogue transcription clip-effect for post and ADR sessions.
Best for dialogue editors and ADR mixers who want a searchable transcript layered on top of every clip without leaving Pro Tools. Pricing: subscription $34.99/mo.
What it is
Pro Tools' Speech-to-Text is a clip effect that analyses any audio region and renders a synced transcript marker track. Editors search dialogue across reels, jump to a word, and build ADR cue lists faster than scrubbing. Ships in Pro Tools Studio and Ultimate; not available in Pro Tools Intro or Artist.
Watch out for: Speech-to-Text clip effect is gated to Pro Tools Studio + Ultimate tiers; languages limited vs cloud ASRs; no live transcription.
Install / use
Go to Pro Tools Speech-to-Text avid.comWhat people actually do with Pro Tools Speech-to-Text-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 20 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Pro Tools Speech-to-Text vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Pro Tools Speech-to-Text | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | subscription $34.99/mo | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | — | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | 20 | 99 |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Pro Tools Speech-to-Text
How much does Pro Tools Speech-to-Text cost?
Pro Tools Speech-to-Text is a paid product — published pricing: subscription $34.99/mo. Pricing changes; verify on the vendor's own page before budgeting.
Does Pro Tools Speech-to-Text work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Pro Tools Speech-to-Text runs on macOS and Windows. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond macOS and Windows.
How do I get started with Pro Tools Speech-to-Text?
There is nothing to install — Pro Tools Speech-to-Text is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does Pro Tools Speech-to-Text support?
Pro Tools Speech-to-Text lists 20 languages.
Does Pro Tools Speech-to-Text identify different speakers?
No. Pro Tools Speech-to-Text does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does Pro Tools Speech-to-Text give word-level timestamps?
No — Pro Tools Speech-to-Text produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can Pro Tools Speech-to-Text transcribe live audio?
No — Pro Tools Speech-to-Text works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Pro Tools Speech-to-Text HIPAA compliant?
Pro Tools Speech-to-Text does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of Pro Tools Speech-to-Text?
Speech-to-Text clip effect is gated to Pro Tools Studio + Ultimate tiers; languages limited vs cloud ASRs; no live transcription.
Who is Pro Tools Speech-to-Text best for?
Dialogue editors and ADR mixers who want a searchable transcript layered on top of every clip without leaving Pro Tools.
Does Pro Tools Speech-to-Text run offline?
Pro Tools Speech-to-Text runs on your own machine as a desktop app. Check whether the model runs locally or calls a cloud service — some desktop tools do both.
Can I use Pro Tools Speech-to-Text in the browser?
No — Pro Tools Speech-to-Text is a macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes Pro Tools Speech-to-Text?
Pro Tools Speech-to-Text is made by Avid.
What kind of tool is Pro Tools Speech-to-Text?
In this directory Pro Tools Speech-to-Text is filed under daw, audio post as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to Pro Tools Speech-to-Text?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/pro-tools-stt-alternatives comparing Pro Tools Speech-to-Text with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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