Understanding proofreading service

GoTranscript not only offers full transcription from raw audio or video but also provides a proofreading/editing service for customers who already have a draft transcript. This specialized option refines your existing text, ensuring accuracyin spelling, grammar, timestamps, and alignment with the source audio. Below is an overview of how this service works and why it benefits both casual and professional users.

1. What Is Transcription Proofreading/Editing?

1. Reviewing an Existing Draft
   • Instead of creating a transcript from scratch, our editors listen to your audio (or watch your video) while reviewing the text you’ve provided.
2. Correcting Mistakes
   • We fix typos, mistranslations (if it’s bilingual content), unclear speaker tags, or missed words.
3. Ensuring Consistency
   • If your transcript includes brand names, technical jargon, or repeated phrases, we keep those consistent throughout the file.

2. Why Is It Useful?

1. Improved Accuracy
   • Even the best automated or rough transcriptions can contain errors—our human proofreaders address these at a detailed level.
2. Save Time & Cost
   • If you already have a transcript (perhaps from an automated tool or from a team member), you only need editing rather than a full, start-to-finish transcription.
3. Professional Polish
   • Published materials, such as podcast show notes, conference proceedings, or academic researchtranscripts, require refined text. Proofreading by skilled linguists ensures it meets a professional standard.

3. How It Works

1. Upload Audio & Transcript
   • Provide both your audio (MP3, WAV, etc.) and the text file (DOCX, PDF, TXT) in our order form. This allows us to align the two files.
2. Choose Settings
   • Select language, turnaround time, and whether you want timestamps or additional review.
3. Alignment & Editing
   • Our system automatically matches your text to the audio timeline. Proofreaders can quickly identify mismatches, correct them, and confirm every speaker or segment is accurate.
4. Final Delivery
   • Once the editor finishes, you’ll receive a polished transcript with fewer errors, consistent formatting, and correct speaker labels.

4. Key Benefits

1. Human Verification
   • Automated or machine-generated transcripts often contain homophones or misheard phrases. A human ear + eye approach eliminates those inaccuracies.
2. Contextual Awareness
   • Editors interpret context, tone, or brand references, ensuring the final text sounds coherent and appropriate for your audience.
3. Flexible Turnaround
   • You can pick from 6–12 hours, 1 day, 3 days, or 5 days depending on urgency.
4. Additional Review(Optional)
   • If your transcript is critical or specialized (e.g., legal depositions, medical research), you can request a secondary check by another editor.

5. Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to provide a complete transcript?

Yes. For the proofreading service, we need an existing transcript plus the original audio to make corrections. If you lack a text draft, consider ordering a full transcription instead.

Can I request style preferences?

Certainly. You can specify Clean Verbatim (lightly edited to remove filler words) or Full Verbatim (capturing every utterance). Add notes for brand names, jargon, or unique formatting needs.

Will my transcript remain confidential?

Yes. We follow strict data protection measures, including NDAs for staff, secure uploads, and private user dashboards.

How do I handle multi-speaker or lengthy files?

You can upload multiple audio files (each with its matching transcript). Our system aligns them individually, ensuring each track is edited with care.