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Transcript Converter

Enables native Text-Based Editing for unsupported languages in Premiere Pro via third party JSON transcript files! New: Sonix.ai support (V1.1.0).

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Description

New in V1.1.0: Direct Sonix.ai Integration

You can now pull your transcripts directly from Sonix.ai without ever leaving Premiere Pro. Since Sonix only provides transcript JSONs via their API, it used to be a technical hurdle for most editors—V1.1.0 changes that.

  • One-Click Import: Enter your Sonix API key once to instantly see a list of all your transcribed clips.
    • Batch Processing: Select multiple files from your Sonix library; the tool will automatically download, convert, and prep them for Premiere Pro.
      • Unlock Text-Based Editing: Automatically converts Sonix data into Premiere-compatible JSON format, making your remote transcripts instantly ready for Premiere’s internal Text-Based Editing workflow.

        Unlock any language for Premiere Pro Text-Based Editing.  

        Stop letting language barriers limit your edit.

        Adobe Premiere Pro’s Text-Based Editing is a game-changer, but it has a major blind spot: it only natively supports a handful of languages. If you are working with Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew, Persian, Urdu, or Bengali, you’re often left in the dark—unable to search, cut, or caption using the transcript.  

        Transcript Converter bridges that gap. It allows you to take high-accuracy transcripts from the world’s leading AI services and bring them into Premiere Pro with perfect synchronization.  

        Who is this for?

        • International Editors: Those working in languages not yet natively supported by Premiere Pro’s internal transcription engine.
          • Accuracy Power Users: Even if your language is officially supported, there are times when Premiere Pro's built-in transcription engine may not provide the precision you need, especially if you are dealing with noisy audio clips or a specific dialect that requires deeper nuance. By using external services like ElevenLabs, OpenAI Whisper, or Google Chirp, you can tap into massive cloud-based AI models designed to handle state-of-the-art accuracy for complex accents, technical jargon, and difficult recording environments.
            • Scriptwriters & Producers: Anyone who needs clean, time-coded Word documents for script writing, client review or translation workflows.

              Main Benefits

              • Universal Compatibility: Converts raw JSON data into the strict formatting Premiere Pro requires. No more "static text" that doesn't highlight; your words will sync perfectly with the playhead.
                • Intelligent Segmentation: Massive blocks of text are hard to navigate. Automatically split long transcripts into manageable 5, 10, or 20-second segments to make your timeline easier to read.
                  • One-Click Word Export: Generate a professional .docx table with timestamps and speaker names, perfect for translation or offline script approval.
                    • Batch Processing: Select multiple JSON files at once and let the tool handle the heavy lifting.

                      Supported Transcription Services

                      The tool automatically detects and converts transcripts from the most accurate services available today:

                      1. Sonix.ai (V1.1.0): State-of-the-art accuracy. Accessible via API only, now integrated in Transcript Converter.
                        1. ElevenLabs Scribe: State-of-the-art accuracy. Accessible via web interface and API (recommended).
                          1. Google Chirp: State-of-the-art accuracy. Accessible via API.
                            1. OpenAI Whisper: The standard free open source model. Good accuracy, especially when using "Large" model.
                              1. AssemblyAI: Very good accuracy. Accessible via API.
                                1. Adobe Premiere Pro JSON Exports: While these files can be imported natively, using Transcript Converter allows you to enhance your workflow with intelligent segmentation and the ability to generate formatted Word documents directly from your scripts.

                                  Try Before You Buy (Risk-Free Trial)

                                  We want to ensure this tool fits your specific workflow perfectly.

                                  • Trial Limit: The free trial is fully functional but limited to 10 days.
                                    • ⚠️ Important Note: AI formats change frequently. Please download the trial and test your specific JSON files before making a purchase to ensure compatibility with your current transcription service. If you have any issue with your service, open a support ticket providing a sample JSON file and the name of the service you use, we will try to add support for the transcription service IF the JSON file contains all the required data.

                                      Transcript Converter Tutorial

                                      • 00:00 - Introduction & The Language Problem
                                      • 00:45 - Transcribing with ElevenLabs
                                      • 01:32 - Fixing JSON Compatibility Issues
                                      • 02:14 - Using Transcript Converter
                                      • 03:09 - Mastering Segmentation Features
                                      • 03:53 - Exporting to Word for Translation
                                      • 05:07 - Summary & Final Tips

                                      Discussions

                                      Want to talk about it?

                                      Head over to r/aescripts to chat with fellow users about this product.

                                      Need Support?

                                      Please open a support ticket to be connected directly with the author of this product

                                      Version History

                                      1.1.0 -

                                      Feb 12, 2026

                                      - New: New "Get from Sonix.ai" Interface: A clean, searchable list view of your cloud transcripts at sonix.ai.
                                      - UI: Improved responsiveness and styling (Dark Mode optimized).
                                      - Core: Enhanced JSON parsing for better Premiere Pro compatibility.
                                      - Various bug fixes.

                                      1.0.0 -

                                      Jan 22, 2026

                                      Initial release

                                      Compatibility

                                      Premiere Pro

                                      2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021