Google Drive adds searchable transcripts for video uploads

Recap: Google Drive introduced the ability to automatically generate captions for video clips uploaded to the cloud service last year. Now they are improving the caption feature with searchable transcripts. The new feature should be available to all users soon. Google Drive, the backbone of Google's cloud-based services, is rolling out a new tool to make navigating video content easier. Users can now generate searchable transcripts for videos that already contain embedded captions. This feature is designed to help users quickly locate and reference text within their videos, improving productivity. A sidebar beside the video player displays the transcript and highlights text in real time as the speaker talks. In addition to allowing users to copy and paste sections into a document, the transcript enables them to search for specific moments in a video and jump to them instantly. Google says that the update applies to all users with personal or Workspace accounts. While it improves vid ... Read full article.