Important Notes
Timecode realignment in Sonix re-syncs timestamps after major edits, ensuring your transcript matches the audio or video accurately.
Pricing varies by plan:
Premium & Enterprise Plans: $3 per hour of media
Standard Plan: Must have sufficient prepaid credits to process the file. Realignment uses additional minutes, which are deducted based on the file’s duration.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Open your edited transcript in Sonix’s editor.
Navigate to the Tools menu in the top navigation bar.
Select ‘Realign timecodes’.
Confirm the realignment. The transcript’s timecodes will be adjusted to sync accurately with the media content, and any additional minutes used will be deducted according to the plan’s billing method.
Common Issues and Troubleshooting
Why am I being charged for realignment?
Realignment is a usage-based feature that helps accurately sync the transcript after edits. The rate depends on your plan’s billing method.
Can I realign timecodes without cost?
No. Realigning timecodes uses additional minutes, which will be deducted from your prepaid credits or billed according to your plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use realignment?
Use realignment when significant edits like reordering, trimming, or adding content have changed the timing of the transcript.
Does realignment affect the transcript text?
No. It only adjusts the timestamps to align with the unchanged media content.
For further assistance, please contact Sonix support at [email protected] or through the chatbox located in the bottom right corner of our website.