How to Save Data with Live Transcribe

Summary

The article provides a detailed guide on using the "Live Transcribe" app for efficient voice transcription, including how to save data and integrate with Evernote.

Abstract

The "ILLUMINATION CHALLENGE 100 — DAY 35" article, titled "How to Save Data with Live Transcribe," offers insights into the IVANA method of productivity, specifically addressing a query from Dr. Preeti Singh on saving voice transcript data. The author illustrates the use of the "Live Transcribe" app, which is free on the Android Play Store and features a toggle to save transcripts for three days. The app transcribes speech in real-time and can capture sounds like coughing or a baby crying, though the use of headphones is recommended in noisy environments. The transcripts can be saved by selecting all, copying, and pasting into the Evernote app, which provides cross-device and online accessibility. The author endorses the app for its ability to reduce typing time and facilitate multitasking, such as dictating while cooking or caring for a baby.

Opinions

The author finds the "Live Transcribe" app effective for reducing typing time and enabling multitasking.
The app is praised for its real-time transcription capabilities, even in capturing non-speech sounds.
Headphones are suggested for use in noisy environments to maintain transcription accuracy.
Evernote is recommended for its cloud-based functionality, allowing easy access to saved transcripts across various devices.
The author expresses a personal preference for selecting and saving entire transcripts rather than portions, indicating a rarely used feature for partial selection.
The overall sentiment towards the app is positive, with acknowledgment of its pros and cons as discussed in the original article.

App Details

The Voice Transcript App I am using is called “Live Transcribe” with a green logo as seen below. It is FREE on Android mobile apps Play Store. Once installed, this is how it looks on my phone.

App logo — image screenshot author

Inside the app, in the app settings, there is a toggle button to save transcripts for 3 days. Please enable it!

Using the App

Whenever you are ready to dictate, open the app. A mic will appear on an empty screen. Start dictating — transcripts will appear automatically in real-time!

App transcribing in real-time — image screenshot author

I have used this app holding my phone at distances of 3 feet or fewer. It transcribes everything even coughing, baby crying; so if you are in a noisy environment use headphones. For me, this app helps reduce typing time and I can dictate while cooking/ rocking the baby/ etc. Hence I love it! You may not agree based on your goals; more pros and cons in the original article. (link above)

Saving the Transcript

Copy save — image screenshot author

Once you complete dictating, simply click anywhere in the transcript. You get the two options above. I always use “select all” followed by “copy” and paste it into my handy Evernote app (another mobile app). Evernote is cloud-based so I can access it across all my devices and even online!

If you need to select only a subset of the transcript, use the cursor with your fingers to choose what you want. I rarely, if ever, do that.

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App Details

Using the App

Saving the Transcript

All done!