Question 1

Are timestamps included in transcripts?

Accepted Answer

Yes! NoteLM includes accurate timestamps in both TXT and SRT formats. SRT has timestamps for every line; TXT can include periodic timestamps.

Question 2

How accurate are the timestamps?

Accepted Answer

Timestamps are taken directly from YouTube's caption data, typically accurate to within 0.5 seconds. Manual captions have better timing than auto-generated.

Question 3

What timestamp format is used?

Accepted Answer

SRT uses HH:MM:SS,mmm format (hours:minutes:seconds,milliseconds). Example: 00:01:30,500 means 1 minute 30.5 seconds.

Question 4

Can I click timestamps to jump to that moment?

Accepted Answer

In our web tool, timestamps are clickable and jump to that moment in the video. Exported files don't have this interactivity.

Question 5

How do I fix incorrect timestamps?

Accepted Answer

Use subtitle editing software like Subtitle Edit or Aegisub to adjust timing. These tools let you shift or sync timestamps easily.

Question 6

Why are some timestamps missing or wrong?

Accepted Answer

Auto-generated captions may have timing issues for fast speech or multiple speakers. Manual captions are more reliable for timing.

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