Transcription Helper

Simple extension that helps to transcribe audio documents. It works purely local and does not send off any information.

Transcription Helper: Outstanding Audio Transcription Aid

Transcription Helper is a reliable and powerful extension designed for chrome users. Packed with convenient shortcut keys and a easy-to-load audio feature, it refines the process of transcribing audio documents. The extension works even as you opt to use your preferred cloud editor, thus offering maximum convenience while prioritizing your privacy by keeping all data localized.

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Extension stats

By: dfa

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 2.29

(14)

Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2012-08-14)

Creation date: 2012-08-14

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

contextMenus
*://*/*

Size: 934.91K

Ranking

# 26,147 ▼ 16

Other rankings

#25962 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 51

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Helper extension for transcribing audio files. The extension allows to load audio files and use keyboard shortcuts to increase/decrease the speed and rewind the audio. The shortcuts are:

Play/Pause: Ctrl+Alt+P Rewind: Ctrl+Alt+B Slower: Ctrl+Alt+S Faster: Ctrl+Alt+F

Load an audio file by either right clicking on a link to such a file and choosing "Load in Transcription Helper" or pasting the URL in the extension pop-up (click the symbol next to the URL bar). The extension works in the background, so you can transcribe in your favourite cloud editor.

User reviews

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Pros

Simple and straightforward interface
Effective in playing audio files hosted at a URL
Playback capabilities are generally praised

Cons

Misleading name and description regarding transcription capabilities
Issues with the rewind button not functioning
Cannot choose local files to transcribe, limiting functionality to web-based files

Most mentioned

The extension only plays audio files without providing transcription
Misleading expectations around the transcription capabilities
Technical issues such as the rewind button not working

User reviews

NOTE: This app does not generates transcribed text. It just helps you (the user) help listen to an audio file which is hosted at some URL without leaving your browser tab. Perhaps that's why the author chose the name Transcription Helper. It's actually a remote audio file player. So, giving it the name transcription helper is somewhat misleading.

Anindya Srivastava, 2020-10-13

I like how basic this extension is. It's what I was looking for, but for some reason the "rewind 2 seconds" button doesn't work for me. The shortcut ctrl-alt-B does work, but the button doesn't. *shrug* I also wish there was a way for the control panel to remain on top of all other windows so that it was quicker to get to. Other than that, it's straight forward.

Mike Melchior, 2019-02-11

This app does EXACTLY what it says it will do. I loved it. I wish the developer could find a way to heve the app grab the audio link from the source page on it's own. But once you get the link to the audio right, it is wonderful in it's playback capabilities. BRAVO! I think you ding dongs writing bad reviews are narcissistic turds who only think about yourselves. These developers work hard to provide extensions, free of charge. who are you to condemn them because you don't understand how the extension works. It is not the developers fault that YOU are stupid.