Edit & Export
Once you have your transcription results, you can edit them for accuracy and export in various formats for different use cases.
Using the Episode Editor
The Episode Editor is your workspace for refining transcriptions.
Opening the Editor
1. From Dashboard - Click on any completed transcription - Opens directly in the editor
2. From Notifications - Click notification link - Redirects to editor view
Editor Interface
The editor provides:
Editing Your Transcription
Text Editing
Basic Editing:
Common Corrections:
Advanced Editing:
Working with Timestamps
Adjusting Timing: 1. Select a segment 2. Use timestamp controls 3. Fine-tune start/end times 4. Play to verify accuracy
Why Adjust Timestamps?
Speaker Labels
Edit Speaker Names: 1. Click on speaker label (e.g., "Speaker 1") 2. Enter the actual name 3. All instances update automatically
Manage Speakers:
Export Formats
LansonAI supports multiple export formats for different purposes:
Text Formats
#### Plain Text (.txt)
#### Rich Text (.rtf)
#### Markdown (.md)
Subtitle Formats
#### SRT (SubRip)
#### VTT (WebVTT)
#### SBV (YouTube)
Data Formats
#### JSON
#### CSV
How to Export
Step-by-Step Export
1. Click Export Button - Located in the editor toolbar - Opens export options dialog
2. Choose Format - Select from available formats - Preview option if available
3. Configure Settings - Include/exclude timestamps - Include/exclude speaker labels - Set encoding options
4. Download File - Click "Download" or "Export" - File saves to your downloads folder
Batch Export
Export multiple transcriptions at once:
1. Select Files - From dashboard, check multiple files - Or use "Select All" option
2. Choose Export Action - Click batch export button - Select format for all files
3. Download Archive - Files packaged in ZIP format - Organized by original file names
Export Best Practices
For Video Subtitles
1. Choose SRT or VTT format 2. Verify timestamps are accurate 3. Test in your video editor 4. Adjust line breaks for readability
For Documentation
1. Use Markdown or Plain Text 2. Remove unnecessary timestamps 3. Clean up speaker labels 4. Format for readability
For Transcripts
1. Include timestamps for reference 2. Keep speaker labels 3. Maintain paragraph structure 4. Export as TXT or RTF
For Integration
1. Use JSON format 2. Include all metadata 3. Test with your application 4. Document the data structure
Advanced Features
Custom Templates
Collaboration
Version History
Common Export Issues
File Won't Download?
Wrong Format Downloaded?
Formatting Lost?
Export Tips
Optimize File Size
Maintain Quality
Organization
Integration Examples
With Video Editors
1. Export as SRT 2. Import into Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve 3. Sync with video timeline 4. Customize appearance
With Content Management
1. Export as Markdown 2. Import into CMS (WordPress, Ghost, etc.) 3. Format as blog post 4. Add additional formatting
With Data Analysis
1. Export as CSV or JSON 2. Import into Excel or Python 3. Analyze patterns or sentiment 4. Generate reports
Next Steps
Now that you know how to edit and export: