About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
- Niche – Speech-to-Text
- Language – English
- Category – Audio Processing
- Prompt Title – AI Prompt for Auto-Transcribing Audio Files into Text
Prompt Details
This prompt is designed to be adaptable across various AI platforms for speech-to-text transcription, offering granular control over the process. It uses placeholders for dynamic input, ensuring flexibility and allowing customization for specific audio files and desired output formats.
**Prompt Template:**
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Transcribe the following audio file located at [AUDIO_FILE_URL_OR_PATH] into text.
**Audio Context:**
* **Content Type:** [Describe the type of audio content, e.g., conversation, lecture, song, podcast, meeting, etc.]
* **Speakers:** [Specify the number of speakers, if known. If speaker identification is needed, mention it explicitly. E.g., “Two speakers”, “Multiple speakers, please identify each speaker”, “Single speaker”]
* **Audio Quality:** [Describe the audio quality, e.g., “Clear”, “Noisy”, “Recorded with background music”, “Low bitrate”, etc.]
* **Accents/Dialects:** [Specify any accents or dialects present, e.g., “American English”, “British English with a Scottish accent”, “Indian English”, etc.]
* **Technical Terminology/Jargon:** [Mention any specific technical terms or jargon that might be present, e.g., “Medical terminology”, “Legal jargon”, “Computer science terms”, etc.]
**Transcription Requirements:**
* **Verbatim:** [Specify whether verbatim transcription is required (including fillers like “um”, “uh”, etc.) or a cleaned-up version is preferred. E.g., “Yes, include all fillers”, “No, remove fillers and false starts”, “Only include fillers if they significantly impact meaning”]
* **Timestamping:** [Specify if timestamps are required and at what interval. E.g., “Timestamps every paragraph”, “Timestamps every sentence”, “Timestamps every two minutes”, “No timestamps needed”]
* **Speaker Identification:** [If multiple speakers are present and identification is needed, specify the desired format. E.g., “Speaker 1:”, “Speaker A:”, “[Speaker Name]:”, “Use diarization if possible”]
* **Output Format:** [Specify the desired output format. E.g., “Plain text (.txt)”, “JSON”, “SRT (SubRip Subtitle format)”, “Word document (.docx)”]
* **Capitalization/Punctuation:** [Specify requirements for capitalization and punctuation. E.g., “Standard capitalization and punctuation”, “Sentence case”, “No punctuation needed”]
* **Profanity Filtering:** [Specify if profanity filtering is required. E.g., “Filter profanity”, “Censor profanity with asterisks”, “Do not filter profanity”]
* **Specific Instructions:** [Include any other specific instructions, e.g., “Focus on transcribing the main speaker”, “Ignore background noise as much as possible”, “Pay close attention to numerical data”, etc.]
**Example (filled in):**
Transcribe the following audio file located at `https://example.com/audio.mp3` into text.
**Audio Context:**
* **Content Type:** Interview
* **Speakers:** Two speakers, please identify each speaker
* **Audio Quality:** Clear recording
* **Accents/Dialects:** American English
* **Technical Terminology/Jargon:** Marketing and advertising terminology
**Transcription Requirements:**
* **Verbatim:** No, remove fillers and false starts
* **Timestamping:** Timestamps every two minutes
* **Speaker Identification:** “Interviewer:” and “[Guest Name]:” (Guest name is John Doe)
* **Output Format:** SRT (SubRip Subtitle format)
* **Capitalization/Punctuation:** Standard capitalization and punctuation
* **Profanity Filtering:** Do not filter profanity
* **Specific Instructions:** Ensure accurate transcription of brand names and product names.
This dynamic prompt template allows for flexible and precise control over the transcription process, accommodating a wide range of audio content and desired output formats across different AI platforms. By providing detailed context and specific instructions, you significantly enhance the accuracy and relevance of the generated transcripts. Remember to replace the bracketed placeholders with the appropriate information for each specific transcription task.
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This prompt template offers a structured approach to define the transcription task, leading to better results and reducing the need for post-processing. It also promotes consistency and repeatability in the transcription workflow. Furthermore, it encourages the AI to leverage all relevant information, leading to more accurate and meaningful transcripts.