When working with video content, having an accurate transcription is crucial for accessibility, content discovery, and metadata enhancement. While Canto offers its own tools for managing media metadata, there are times you may want to use a transcription generated externally — such as from Vimeo, Rev, or other platforms — and upload it into Canto.
This article will guide you through the process step-by-step on how to upload transcriptions generated from Vimeo to Canto.
Why Upload External Transcriptions?
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Enhanced Metadata: Improve searchability and discoverability within your Canto library.
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Accessibility: Provide text alternatives for your video assets.
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Version Control: Maintain a consistent record of original and updated transcriptions.
What You’ll Need ?
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A transcription file - formats accepted:
.txt,.srt,.vtt,.docx -
A corresponding video already uploaded in Canto
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Permissions to edit asset details or upload related files
Option 1:
Add Transcription File to the Library and Link It
- Upload the transcription (e.g.,
.txtor.docx) as a separate asset to your Library. - Edit the metadata of both the video and the transcription, and use:
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A shared keyword (e.g., “Video123 Transcript”)
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A manual tag or identifier (e.g., in the Description field: “Transcript for Video123”)
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This enables users to search for both assets together.
Option 2:
Add the Transcription into Metadata (e.g., Description Field)
- Locate the Video Asset
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Click directly on the video asset to open its detail view and edit details and Scroll to the Description field.
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Copy and paste the transcription text into the field.
- Once it's saved, the transcription is now stored within the asset’s metadata and is searchable.
Best Practices
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File Naming: Use consistent names for transcripts to match their video files.
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Metadata Structure: Create a custom field like “Transcript” to keep things clean.
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Search Testing: Try searching a phrase from your transcript to test metadata visibility.