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Supported Formats

Scriptix supports a range of media input formats for transcription and various output formats for exporting your finished transcripts and captions.

Input Formats (Upload)​

Audio Formats​

Scriptix accepts the following audio formats for transcription:

FormatExtensionVerified
MP3.mp3✓
WAV.wav✓
M4A.m4a✓
AAC.aac✓
OGG.ogg✓
FLAC.flac✓
WMA.wma✓
AIFF.aiff✓

Video Formats​

Scriptix can extract audio from video files in the following formats:

FormatExtensionVerified
MP4.mp4✓
MOV.mov✓
AVI.avi✓
MKV.mkv✓
WebM.webm✓
M4V.m4v✓
3GP.3gp✓
FLV.flv✓
WMV.wmv✓
TS.ts✓

Document Formats (for Alignment)​

For transcript alignment features:

FormatExtensionVerified
Plain Text.txt✓
Microsoft Word.docx✓
PDF.pdf✓
Word (Legacy).doc✓
HTML.html✓

Subtitle/Caption Formats (Import)​

For importing existing subtitles:

FormatExtensionVerified
SRT.srt✓
VTT.vtt✓
SBV.sbv✓
TTML.ttml✓
HTML.html✓

File Size Limits​

EnvironmentMaximum File Size
Production20 GB (21,474,836,480 bytes)
Staging10 GB (10,737,418,240 bytes)

Note: File size limits may vary based on your subscription plan. Check the billing documentation or contact your administrator for plan-specific limits.

Upload Sources​

Beyond uploading files from your computer, Scriptix supports:

Built-in Recording​

  • Webcam - Record video directly in the browser (via @uppy/webcam)
  • Microphone - Record audio directly in the browser (via @uppy/audio)
  • Screen Recording - Capture screen with audio (via @uppy/screen-capture)

Cloud Storage Integration​

  • Google Drive - Import files from Google Drive (via @uppy/google-drive)
  • Dropbox - Import files from Dropbox (via @uppy/dropbox)
  • OneDrive - Import files from Microsoft OneDrive (via @uppy/onedrive)
  • Box - Import files from Box (via @uppy/box)
  • Zoom - Import Zoom recordings (via @uppy/zoom)

Other Methods​

  • Direct Upload - From your local file system
  • Drag & Drop - Drag files into the upload area
  • URL Import - Import from direct media URLs (via @uppy/url)

Upload Protocols​

  • HTTP Upload - Standard file upload
  • TUS Protocol - Resumable uploads for large files (via @uppy/tus)
  • Chunked Upload - Automatic for large files

Output Formats (Export)​

Transcript Export Formats​

The following export formats are documented for transcripts:

Document Formats​

  • Microsoft Word (.docx) - Formatted document with timestamps and speaker labels
  • PDF (.pdf) - Non-editable formatted document
  • Plain Text (.txt) - Simple text format with optional timestamps
  • HTML (.html) - Web-ready format with styling

Data Formats​

  • JSON (.json) - Structured data with detailed timestamps and metadata
  • CSV (.csv) - Comma-separated values for spreadsheet applications

Caption/Subtitle Export Formats​

For caption editor output:

  • SRT (.srt) - SubRip Subtitle format - Most common
  • VTT (.vtt) - Web Video Text Tracks - HTML5 standard
  • SBV (.sbv) - YouTube subtitle format
  • TTML (.ttml) - Timed Text Markup Language

Note: Additional professional broadcast formats (SCC, DFXP) may be available depending on your plan. Check the caption export documentation for the complete list.

Language Support​

Application Interface Languages​

The Scriptix interface is available in:

  • English (en)
  • Dutch (nl)
  • French (fr)
  • German (de)

Transcription Languages​

For information about supported transcription languages, please refer to your API documentation or contact support. Language availability depends on your subscription plan and the underlying speech recognition service.

Note: The codebase shows the application is multilingual (UI), but transcription language support is determined by the backend API, not the frontend application.

Audio Quality Recommendations​

For best transcription results:

  • Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz or higher
  • Bit Depth: 16-bit or higher
  • Channels: Mono or Stereo
  • Clear Speech: Minimize background noise and overlapping voices
  • Good Microphone: Use quality recording equipment when possible

Tips for Better Quality​

  • Record in a quiet environment
  • Position microphone close to speakers
  • Avoid heavily compressed audio formats when possible
  • Use lossless formats (WAV, FLAC) for archival-quality recordings

Browser Compatibility​

All input and output formats work with modern browsers. See System Requirements for browser compatibility details.

Need Help?​

Related Documentation:

Related Documentation:

  • Quick Start Guide - Upload your first file
  • Transcript Editor Guide - Edit your transcripts
  • Caption Editor Guide - Create subtitles
  • Export Guide - Detailed export options