Transcribe individual source files

Last updated on Jun 23, 2025

Learn to transcribe individual source files before you start editing videos using Text-Based Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Tip:

Transcription is required only for videos that include spoken dialogue. If you don’t need to transcribe all your source media, you can import the files normally and then transcribe specific files.

  1. Create a new project, select the media you'd like to import and open the Text-Based Editing workspace.

  2. In the Project panel, double-click the clips you want to transcribe.

  3. In the Text panel, select Transcribe.

  4. Under the Create transcription for source media dialogue box, select the Language and Speaker labeling based on your requirements, whether you want Premiere Pro to separate speakers.

The Text panel, the Transcribe option is selected. The Create transcription for source media dialogue box is open and there are options to select the Language and Speaker labeling.
Begin by transcribing your source footage. After the transcription is complete, the dialogue will appear in the Transcript window.