Google Drive Expands Accessibility with Searchable Video Transcripts

Google Drive has added searchable video transcripts to make it simpler for users to access video material. Viewing and searching transcripts within the Drive interface is now possible for all Google Workspace users and personal account holders thanks to this new functionality.

For improved accessibility, Google Drive now offers searchable video transcripts.

Improving the Accessibility of Videos

With this change, Google automatically creates text transcripts for movies uploaded to Drive, doing away with the need for outside transcription services. To enhance readability and comprehension, the transcripts will be shown in a sidebar next to the video player, with spoken words highlighted in real time.

Users who need to rapidly find particular moments in a video may find the tool especially helpful. Users can now search for keywords in the text and move straight to the pertinent timestamp rather than having to manually sift through the footage.

How to Use Google Drive to View Video Transcripts

Use these easy steps to make use of this feature:

• In Google Drive, open a video file with captions.
• To access the video player’s options, click the gear icon located in the lower-right corner.
• To see the automatically produced text, select the “Transcript” option.

It should be noted that only files with captions are eligible for video transcripts. By looking for the “CC” button in the video player, users can see if there are any captions. By right-clicking the video file, choosing “Manage caption tracks,” and turning on automatic captions, you can add captions if they aren’t already there.

Increasing the Usability of Videos

Google Drive improves accessibility for users who rely on text-based navigation, such as those with hearing problems, by incorporating searchable transcripts. Professionals that need to efficiently examine training courses, lectures, or meeting records can also profit from the functionality.

All Google Workspace users, individual subscribers, and owners of personal Google accounts will be able to benefit from this simplified method of managing video material as the update is progressively released over the next few weeks.