Edit Videos Like You Edit Text with Trim by Transcript
Cut your footage faster than ever: generate a transcript and remove unwanted sections by simply selecting and deleting text. No more scrubbing through timelines.
Say Goodbye to Tedious Trimming
You know the drill: you've recorded a great interview or presentation, but now comes the hard part. Scrubbing through the timeline, hunting for awkward pauses, filler words, or sections that don't quite land. It's time-consuming, repetitive, and honestly? A bit soul-crushing.
What if you could edit your video as easily as you edit a document? With Trim by Transcript, you can. Just read, select, delete… and you're done.
Built for the videos that take forever to edit
Interviews, webinars, presentations… the content that matters most often takes the longest to polish. With Trim by Transcript, you can quickly pinpoint and remove unwanted moments without rewatching every second. Get your long-form content ready in minutes, not hours, so you can focus on what drives results.
Powerful shortcuts to remove repetitive edits
Say goodbye to tedious, manual work. Search and delete all instances of specific words instantly. Automatically cut silences to tighten your message. Changed your mind? Restore any section with one click.
Edit naturally, stay in perfect sync
Edit your video like you edit a document: select text, delete, done. Every change syncs instantly with your video, giving you full control without the learning curve. A wide, intuitive editing panel makes your workflow faster, simpler, and actually enjoyable.
How to Use Trim by Transcript in PlayPlay
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Upload your footage
Add your video file to PlayPlay as usual.
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Generate the transcript
Open the media editor, select your video's language, and click "Generate transcript." In seconds, you'll see the full text of your video.
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Edit like you edit text
Select words or sentences you want to remove—just like highlighting text in a document. Click "Remove" and watch those sections disappear from your video timeline.
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Refine your video
Use the timeline for fine-tuning, restore any sections if needed, and you're ready to custom your video.
Turn hours of editing into minutes
You don't need to be a video editing expert to create clean, professional content. Trim by Transcript gives you the speed and precision to edit footage — interviews, webinars, presentations — without the tedious timeline work.
Try PlayPlay todayFrequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We’re here to help.
What is Trim by Transcript?
Trim by Transcript is a powerful tool that allows you to edit speech-based videos by working with their transcriptions. You can easily remove unwanted moments, search for specific words, and streamline your video editing process with text-based controls. It’s designed to save time and make video editing more intuitive, especially for speech-based content like interviews, webinars, and presentations.
How does Trim by Transcript help with video editing?
Trim by Transcript makes video editing fast and easy. Instead of manually scrubbing through long footage, you can edit videos by selecting and deleting words in the transcript. It also offers powerful bulk actions to search and remove repetitive words or silences, restoring sections instantly if needed. This significantly reduces editing time and simplifies the process.
What kind of videos can I use this on?
Trim by Transcript works on any video file that contains speech. It's particularly useful for interviews, webinars, presentations, podcasts, or any long-form content where you need to remove unwanted sections, filler words, or pauses.
Does Trim by Transcript use AI for transcriptions?
Yes, Trim by Transcript uses ElevenLabs, a leader in speech recognition technology, to provide highly accurate transcriptions. With ElevenLabs' cutting-edge AI, Trim by Transcript ensures fast and reliable transcriptions that make editing easier and more precise.
Can I use Trim by Transcript in multiple languages?
Absolutely! Trim by Transcript supports 60+ languages, allowing you to work with videos in a variety of languages. The tool provides seamless transcription and editing features for global teams.
Our Customers Seem Happy It Works
It is so easy to edit on PlayPlay, it's almost comical. People are amazed that I can turn around a video in 10 minutes.
Steve Jamieson
Associate Manager of Field Communications @ Novo Nordisk
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PlayPlay helps us create high-quality videos while keeping up with the fast pace of social media.
Tania Rahman
Social Media Director @ Fast Company
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It was often difficult… outsourcing video production makes the process more lengthy and not all creative decisions were under our control. With PlayPlay, we are much more intentional about planning and creating new visual content.
Aimée Knight
Public Relations Officer @ Heifer
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I love how fast it is to create videos with PlayPlay. Before, it would take weeks from the creative brief to the delivery of the video by the agency. Now it’s just a matter of hours and the videos look just as good!
Kirsten Humphrey
Digital Marketing Director @ Heineken UK
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With its AI features and templates, PlayPlay allows me to quickly create simple, dynamic videos without having to use complicated software. It’s helped me increase my content output, as well as reach and engagement on Reels.
Nate Goold
Social Media and Online Reputation Manager @ The University of Kansas Health System
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Since PlayPlay, we've increased video views on our social media platforms by over 165% quarter over quarter.
Sarah Hirsch
Brand & Marketing Strategist @ Gundersen Health System
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PlayPlay allows me to create videos in a more efficient way. The corporate templates save me a lot of time, and the AI voice-over is one of my favorites!
Nicolas Ospina Ramirez
Senior Communications Director @ Schneider Electric
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80% of our social media content is now made with PlayPlay.
Alexis Bernard
Head of Social Media @ Crédit Agricole
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PlayPlay is easy to use, affordable, and helps us create quality video content at a fraction of the cost. We love the quality of the images, stock video and illustrations. The transitions are easy to use and regular updates are much appreciated.
Katie K.
Director of Marketing @ Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
