How to Use NVivo's Automated Video and Audio Transcription Feature in NVivo 12

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NVivo, a popular qualitative data analysis software package developed by QSR International (a subsidiary of Clarivate), has long been recognized for its robust features that make working with complex datasets much easier. Among these is the powerful transcription feature known as NVivo Transcription.

This article will provide an in-depth look at how to use this automated, cloud-based transcription service within NVivo 12, focusing on transcribing videos and audio files into text format that can be easily integrated back into your project for further analysis or review. We'll cover the following topics:

### Why Use Automated Transcription?

Automated transcription offers several benefits over manual transcription methods:

- Speed: With automated tools like NVivo's built-in feature, you can quickly convert hours of audio and video content into text in mere minutes.

- Accuracy Improvements: While not perfect yet, modern speech-to-text algorithms have made significant strides in accuracy compared to earlier generations.

### Integrating NVudio Transcription with Your Project

To start using the transcription service within your existing project:

1. Open NVivo 12 and navigate to Analysis > Transcribe

2. In the resulting dialog box, select either an audio or video file from which you wish to transcribe (see below for supported formats).

3. Once uploaded, click 'Start Transcription' - this will send your media files to the cloud-based transcription service where NVivo's algorithms will automatically convert them into text.

### Supported File Formats

NVudio Transcription currently supports the following audio and video file types:

- .mp4 (MPEG-4 container format)

- .mov (QuickTime movie)

Note that although these formats are supported, there may be exceptions depending on specific encoding or compatibility issues with your particular media files. Always check NVivo's official documentation for up-to-date information.

### Exporting and Working With Transcribed Text

Once the transcription process is complete, you'll see a new node appear in the 'Data' tab of your project explorer labeled after the original media file(s) used for transcribing (e.g., 'example_audio.mp3 - Transcript'). Double-click on this node to open it within NVivo's built-in text editor where you can:

- Review and Edit: Inspect the automatically generated transcript, making any necessary corrections or additions as needed.

- Export As Other Formats: Save your transcribed text in a variety of formats including .txt (plain text), .docx (Microsoft Word Open XML Document), etc.

### In conclusion, NVudio's automated video and audio transcription feature offers users an incredibly powerful tool for quickly turning large amounts of multimedia content into easily analyzable text format within minutes. With its robust features, user-friendly interface, and support for popular media formats like .mp4/.mov files makes it a must-have addition to any qualitative researcher's toolkit.

### Additional Resources

- For more detailed instructions on using NVudio Transcription or troubleshooting common issues see 'NVivo Support Center'(https://support.nvivoinnovation.com/hc/en-us/sections/36002617388-NVivo-Transcription).

- To learn how to export and work with your transcribed text in other data analysis software packages, refer to the respective product's official documentation.

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