Our Blog

Insights & Resources

Tips, tutorials, and insights on transcription, AI, and productivity. From speech to text, we've got you covered.

All Articles
Comparisons

PlainScribe vs Otter.ai: Files vs Meeting Notes

PlainScribe transcribes files at $0.067/min ($4/hr) with no per-seat fee; Otter.ai is a per-seat meeting bot. Compare cost, privacy, and 47-language support.

Read more
Guides

SRT vs VTT: Which Subtitle Format Should You Use?

Compare SRT and VTT subtitle formats, understand key differences, learn how to upload subtitles to YouTube, and discover which format works best for your video platform.

Read more
Captions & Subtitles

Closed Caption: Definition, Types & SDH Explained

Closed caption defined: a toggleable text track of dialogue plus sound cues. CEA-608 vs 708, SDH, SRT/VTT formats, and how to make one at up to 99% accuracy.

Read more
Captions & Subtitles

Automated Captioning: Best Practices & Accuracy

Automated captioning hits up to 99% accuracy at $0.067/min vs ~$1.50/min for human services. Fix speaker ID, punctuation, jargon. Best-practices checklist.

Read more
How Transcription Works

Audio to Text Conversion: How to Convert Audio

Convert audio to text in 5 steps. Compare free vs paid methods, get up to 99% accuracy at $0.067/min ($4/hour), and start with 30 free minutes.

Read more
Captions & Subtitles

Closed vs Open Captions: What's the Difference?

Closed captions are toggleable; open captions are burned in. Full comparison table, when to use each, and how to make either at $0.067/min, up to 99% accuracy.

Read more
Captions & Subtitles

What Does Closed Caption Mean? (CC Explained)

Closed caption (CC) means optional on-screen text of dialogue plus sound cues. CC vs subtitles vs open captions explained, and how to make them at $0.067/min.

Read more
How Transcription Works

Speech-to-Text Technology: How ASR Works

Speech-to-text (ASR) converts audio to text at up to 99% accuracy. See how it works, its uses, and how PlainScribe applies it at $0.067/min ($4/hour).

Read more
How Transcription Works

Speech-to-Text Advancements in AI Transcription

Speech-to-text now hits up to 99% accuracy across 47 languages with better noise handling. See what improved and use it at $0.067/min ($4/hour).

Read more
How Transcription Works

How to Transcribe With AI: Step-by-Step Guide

Transcribe audio with AI in 5 steps. Upload to export at $0.067/min ($4/hour), up to 99% accuracy, and your first 30 minutes free, no credit card.

Read more
Captions & Subtitles

How to Add Closed Captions to Vimeo Videos

Add closed captions to Vimeo by uploading an SRT. Transcribe at up to 99% accuracy for $0.067/min; a 10-min video costs about $0.67. 30 free minutes.

Read more
How Transcription Works

Voice to Text: Convert Voice Recordings to Text

Convert voice recordings to text at up to 99% accuracy for $0.067/min ($4/hour). 5 steps, searchable transcripts, and 30 free minutes, no card.

Read more
Best Tools

Best Free Transcription Tools Online (2026)

The best free transcription tools compared, plus when pay-as-you-go ($0.067/min) beats free tiers. Start with 30 free minutes, no credit card.

Read more

Ready to transform your audio?

Start transcribing with 30 free minutes. No credit card required.