Get a Transcript with Timestamps
Upload an audio or video file and ScreenApp transcribes it, then lines the text up with timestamps. Click any line in the transcript and the player jumps to that moment, so you can check what was said without scrubbing through the whole recording.
You get a transcript you can navigate, not just a wall of text. Export it as a subtitle file when you need timed captions, or keep it as a document for reference and citations.
What you get:
- clicking a moment in the transcript jumps the player to that point in the recording
- speaker identification for 25 of the 100+ languages ScreenApp transcribes
- Export as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT
- search across recordings by name or transcript
- AI chat with any recording
- Free plan: 2 transcriptions of recordings up to 45 minutes each
Good for podcasters, researchers, and content creators who need to find and cite an exact moment in a recording.
How to Generate a Transcript with Timestamps
- Upload the file: drag in MP3, M4A, MP4A, M4B, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, WEBMA, MKA, AC3, EAC3, WV, AMR, DSF, DFF audio, or MP4, M4V, MOV, AVI, WEBM, MKV, FLV, TS, MTS, M2TS, 3GP, 3GPP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, VOB, OGV, RM, RMVB, MPG, MPEG, M2V, F4V, MXF video.
- Let it transcribe: ScreenApp processes the audio and lines the text up with timestamps automatically.
- Navigate and export: click a line to jump the player there, then export the transcript as SRT, VTT, PDF, or Word.
Accuracy depends on the audio: a clear recording with one person speaking at a time needs the least correction. See how we measure accuracy.
Audio Timestamp Generator vs Other Apps
| Feature | ScreenApp | Otter.ai | Descript | Sonix | Happy Scribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 2 transcriptions, up to 45 min each | 300 min/month | Not stated (trial credits) | 30-minute trial | 10-minute trial |
| Clickable timestamps | clicking a moment in the transcript jumps the player to that point in the recording | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker labels | speaker identification (25 of 100+ languages) | Basic | Not stated | Included | Not stated |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT | mp3 and txt on the free plan, plus pdf, docx and srt from Pro, with bulk export from Business | Not stated | DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT | .SRT, .VTT, .STL |
| Paid plan | $19/month annual | $8.33/month annual | $16/month annual | $25/month | $8.50/month annual |
Sources, checked 2026-09-29: Transcription accuracy and languages, docs.x.ai/developers/model-capabilities/audio/voice, screenapp.io/accuracy#languages, ScreenApp pricing, otter.ai/pricing, sonix.ai/pricing, happyscribe.com/pricing, happyscribe.com/tools/add-subtitles-to-video, descript.com/pricing
- vs Otter.ai: Otter’s free plan caps you at 300 minutes a month, and Pro is $8.33 a month billed annually, or $16.99 monthly. Speaker identification is Basic. ScreenApp’s free plan is 2 transcriptions of recordings up to 45 minutes each, with speaker labels included for the languages that support diarization.
- vs Descript: Descript needs a desktop install and starts at $16 a month billed annually. ScreenApp runs in the browser with no download.
- vs Sonix: Sonix charges $25 a month for its Core plan, or $10 an hour pay as you go, after a 30-minute trial. ScreenApp has 45-minute sessions free with no per-hour charge.
- vs Happy Scribe: Happy Scribe’s free trial covers 10 minutes, and Basic starts at $8.50 a month billed annually. ScreenApp’s free plan has no time-limited trial, just a 45-minute session limit.
Who Uses a Transcript with Timestamps
Content creators turn a recording into a subtitle file with timestamps already lined up, ready to upload alongside the video.
Researchers cite an interview or focus group by the exact moment something was said, instead of guessing where it falls in a long recording.
Students jump back to the point in a lecture recording they did not follow, instead of re-listening from the start.
Podcasters use timestamps to build show notes and chapter markers, then export the transcript for reference.
Journalists verify a quote by clicking straight to the moment it was said and listening against the transcript.
Related Transcription Features
- Subtitle generator: export the same timestamped transcript as an SRT or VTT file for captions
- Transcription proofreading: check the transcript against the audio and correct mistakes
- Multispeaker transcription: speaker labels on every segment for interviews and panels
- Real-time transcription: live captions during a recording rather than after upload
- Call transcription: phone audio cleanup and two-channel speaker separation