Transcribe Your Own Files with Riverside: A Step-by-Step Guide
Riverside offers a robust platform that allows you to upload, transcribe, edit, and repurpose your audio and video files seamlessly. In this guide, I'll walk you through the process step-by-step:
Step 1: Uploading and Transcribing Your Video
The first step in using Riverside is to upload your existing video or audio files for transcription. This process is straightforward and user-friendly. Here's how to do it:
- Navigate to the Riverside homepage and log into your account.
- From your dashboard, click on "New"
- Select the option to upload your file. You can drag and drop your video directly from your system.
For example, let's say you have a video titled "Cristi on iPhone camera." Simply drag that file into the upload area and click on "Upload." R
iverside will begin processing your file, uploading it to the cloud.

While the file is uploading, you can give it a title. Riverside will automatically transcribe the file for you once the upload is complete.

This transcription is available for editing, making it easy to create social media clips or an entire podcast episode from the content.
Step 2: Editing with the File
Once your file is uploaded and transcribed, it's time to edit. Riverside provides a comprehensive editing interface that allows you to refine your content easily.
To get started, navigate to the files area where you'll see both your uploaded file and the transcript. Here, you can:
- Copy or download the transcript for further editing.
- Generate "magic audio" to clean up any noisy audio elements.
- Extract clips for social media sharing.

Riverside also generates initial show notes and chapters based on the transcript.
While these automated show notes can be useful, remember to create your own after finishing your edits to ensure they reflect the final content accurately.

Step 3: Exploring Additional Features
Riverside is packed with features that enhance your editing and content creation process. Here are some highlights:
- AI Show Notes: Automatically generated summaries, keywords, and soundbites help streamline your content creation.
- Chapters: AI-generated chapters allow you to navigate your content quickly and create a more organized podcast or video.
- Social Media Clips: Easily create short clips for sharing on social media platforms, maximizing your content's reach.

These features not only save you time but also enhance the quality of your content, making it more engaging for your audience.
Riverside’s AI tools simplify the editing process and improve the overall quality of your recordings. Here's what you can do:
- Smooth Speech: Remove filler words and awkward pauses with just a click.
- Magic Audio: Enhance your audio quality to make it sound professional.
- Text-based Editing: Edit your recordings just like you would a document by clicking on the transcript.
- Repurpose content into social media clips
These tools enable you to focus on content rather than getting bogged down in technical details, making it easier to produce high-quality results.
Conclusion
Whether you're creating a podcast, social media clips, or show notes, Riverside provides all the resources you need to maximize your content's potential.
Ready to get started? Check out Riverside for high-quality podcast and video recording and editing. Don't forget to use the coupon code "CRISTI15" for an exclusive discount on your first three months!
Cristian
I specialize in providing clear one-on-one training in software such as Camtasia and Descript, helping you make the most of these programs.
Whether you're interested in learning how to create training videos and tutorials for your company or for YouTube, or are hoping to create your own course or start a podcast, I'm here to help you get started and give you all the shortcuts.
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