How does text-based video editing work?
Reeloft transcribes the spoken audio and connects each word to its place in the video. Selecting transcript text lets you find or cut the matching footage.
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Text-Based Video Editor Online
Upload spoken video, generate a word-timed transcript automatically, and edit the recording by selecting text like a document. Open Reeloft's complete editor, then add your files directly to the timeline.
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- Upload inside the editor
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- Full timeline and canvas
- AI tools remain available
Edit in one workspace
Upload, arrange, adjust, and render without leaving the editor.
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Does transcription start automatically?
Yes. Upload a video from this tool and Reeloft starts transcription automatically, then opens the transcript editor when the project is ready.