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 99 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: one recording of up to 45 minutes
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, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG and FLAC audio, or MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, and FLV 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 | one recording, up to 45 min | 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 99 languages) | Basic | Not stated | Included | Not stated |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT | mp3, txt, pdf, docx, srt (Pro, Business and Enterprise plans, with bulk export) | 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 2026-09-13: screenapp.io/help/transcription, screenapp.io/accuracy, screenapp.io/accuracy#languages, github.com/screenappai/screenapp-new/blob/main/apps/web/src/app/api/files/[id]/transcript/export/route.ts, screenapp.io/pricing, screenapp.io/help/how-many-minutes-can-i-record, 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 to $16.99 a month. Speaker identification is Basic. ScreenApp’s free plan is one recording of up to 45 minutes, 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
FAQ
What is an audio timestamp generator?
It is a tool that transcribes audio or video and lines the text up with timestamps, so you can click any line and jump the player to that moment. ScreenApp does this automatically on every transcription.
Can I use it for free?
Yes. The free plan covers one recording of up to 45 minutes, with the timestamped transcript included.
What formats does it support?
Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG and FLAC. Video: MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, and FLV.
How do I navigate a long transcript with timestamps?
Click any line in the transcript. clicking a moment in the transcript jumps the player to that point in the recording.
Does it identify speakers?
speaker identification, for 25 of the 99 languages ScreenApp transcribes. The other languages transcribe as text without per-speaker labels.
Can I export the transcript as subtitles?
Yes. Export as SRT or VTT, or as PDF or Word if you want a document instead of a caption file. See PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT.
How accurate is the transcript?
Accuracy is AI-generated (per-language WER on /accuracy) and depends on the audio: a clear recording with one speaker at a time needs the least correction.
Does it work in multiple languages?
Yes, 99 languages for transcription. Speaker labels are available for 25 of those.
Can I ask questions about the transcript?
Yes. AI chat with any recording, which is useful for finding a section without scrolling through the whole timestamped transcript.
