Transcript Tools

Transcript Cleaner

Clean any messy transcript in seconds. Remove timestamps, speaker labels, and filler words (um, uh, like, you know) in one pass, works with Zoom, Teams, Otter.ai, Descript, and any auto-generated transcript format.

Removes timestamps & speaker labels Browser-only Configurable cleanup
Raw transcript
Options 3 settings
Remove timestamps
Remove speakers
Remove fillers

All processing happens in your browser; transcript text is never uploaded

Features

  • Removes timestamps in any format ([00:01:23], 0:01:23, etc.)
  • Strips speaker labels (Name:, SPEAKER 1:, etc.)
  • Removes common filler words: um, uh, like, you know, literally
  • Custom filler word list for domain-specific cleaning
  • Real-time preview updates as you toggle options
  • Copy or download the cleaned transcript

How to use it

  1. Paste your raw transcript in the input panel.
  2. Toggle the cleaning options you need.
  3. The cleaned transcript updates instantly in the output panel.
  4. Copy the result or download as a .txt file.

Use cases

  • Cleaning Zoom meeting transcripts for meeting notes
  • Preparing interview transcripts for publication
  • Cleaning Otter.ai output before editing into an article
  • Removing auto-generated timestamps from podcast transcripts

Limitations

  • Cleanup can remove timestamps, speaker labels, duplicate lines, rough line breaks, and optional filler words.
  • Unusual transcript exports may still need manual cleanup.
  • Review output before using it in publishing, captions, reports, or archives.
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Questions & answers

Frequently asked

Does it handle all timestamp formats?

Yes. The cleaner removes timestamps in [HH:MM:SS], [MM:SS], H:MM:SS, and other bracket or bare formats used by Zoom, Teams, and Otter.

Can I add my own filler words?

Yes. In the Custom Fillers field, enter additional words or phrases separated by commas and they will be removed along with the defaults.