360Converter Offline Transcriber: Batch Process

Key Features

• Multi-file Support: Queue multiple audio and video files for sequential processing, including various formats like WAV, MP3, and more.
• YouTube Integration: Add YouTube videos directly to the processing queue alongside local files.
• Translation Capability: Offers transcription and translation services for various language pairs.
• Real-time Status Updates: Provides continuous feedback on the processing status of each file.
• Customizable Settings: Allows individual configuration for each file, including language settings and processing options.

How It Works

1. File Addition: Users can add multiple audio files, video files, or YouTube videos to the batch process queue.
2. Language Configuration: For each file, users can specify the source and target languages for transcription and translation.
3. Processing Options: Additional settings like partial file transcription and custom prompts can be configured.
4. Batch Execution: With a single click on the "Start" button, the queued files begin processing sequentially.
5. Progress Monitoring: Users can track the status of each file in real-time through the intuitive interface.

Use Cases

1. Adding Files to the Batch Process

You can add files to the batch process in several ways:

• Single File: Click the "Add" button and select "Add File(s)" to choose a single audio or video file from your local storage.
• Multiple Files: Use the same "Add File(s)" option, but select multiple files using Ctrl or Shift keys when browsing.
• YouTube Video: Click the "Add" button and select "Add YouTube Video". Paste the YouTube URL into the provided field.

2. Configuring Individual Jobs

To configure each job in the batch process:

• Click the gear icon in the "Action" column for the file you want to configure.
• In the "Configuration" popup:
  • Select source and target languages from the dropdown menus.
  • Choose whether to transcribe the entire file or a specific part using the time range fields.
  • Optionally add a custom prompt to guide the transcription process.
• Click "Apply" to save the configuration for that specific job.

3. Configuring Global Batch Process Settings

To configure global settings for the batch process:

• Access the settings by clicking the menu icon and selecting "Settings", then navigate to the "Batch Process" tab.
• Auto Export Transcript:
  • Enable the checkbox to automatically export transcripts for each file in batch processing mode.
• Auto Export Format:
  • Choose from TEXT (.txt), Adobe PDF (.pdf), Microsoft DOCX (.docx), or Subtitle (.srt) formats.
• Auto Export Timestamp:
  • Enable the "Show timestamp" option to include timestamps in the exported transcript.
• Auto Export Path:
  • Specify the folder where transcripts will be automatically saved.
• Click "Save" to apply these global settings for all batch process jobs.

To access the batch process setting, you could:

1. From left panel click Settings -> Batch Process
2. Click Settings from Batch Process main window's menu

4. Managing Batch Process Jobs

To manage your batch process jobs effectively:

• Deleting a Job: Click the trash can icon in the "Action" column to remove a single job from the queue.
• Clearing All Jobs: Use the menu to select "Clear" and remove all jobs from the batch process list.
• Viewing Job Results: Once a job is complete, click the eye icon in the "Action" column to view the transcription results.
• Accessing Exported Files: To open the auto-export folder (configured in batch process settings), use the "Open Export Directory" option from the menu.

By following these use cases, you can efficiently manage and customize your batch processing tasks in 360Converter Offline Transcriber, ensuring optimal results for your transcription and translation needs.