How to get a quick working transcript of a deposition video
Short answer
Upload the deposition video, label the examining attorney, witness and defending attorney, and you get a searchable, timestamped working transcript in minutes. Use it only for preparation: it's not a certified transcript, so cite the court reporter's version and verify important passages against the video.
The certified deposition transcript from the court reporter is the record, and it can take days or weeks to arrive, longer if you didn't pay for expedited delivery. Meanwhile, the video is often available sooner, and you need to know what the witness said to prepare the next deposition, a motion or a client call.
A working transcript of the video bridges that gap: searchable text in minutes, for preparation only, until the certified transcript arrives.
Get a working transcript in 3 steps
- 1
Upload the deposition video
Open Dolcenota in your browser and upload the video file (mp4, mov or webm; we transcribe only the audio track), up to 4 hours per file. Upload multiple files from a long deposition together.
- 2
Label the speakers
Rename the speakers (Examining attorney, Witness, Defending attorney) so every line is attributed. The names apply to the transcript, summary and exports.
- 3
Search, summarize and prepare
Search for key terms, ask questions ("what did the witness say about the March 3 meeting?"), read the summary of main topics, and export to Word for your prep notes. Every line has a timestamp to jump to the video.
What a working transcript is good for
- Preparing for the next deposition in the case.
- Briefing a client or a colleague quickly.
- Finding the exact moment in the video to review or clip.
- Drafting before the certified transcript arrives, then checking every cite against it.
What it isn't
It is not a certified transcript and can't replace one. Don't cite it in filings or use it as the record; use the court reporter's certified transcript and its page and line numbers. AI transcription can mishear names, numbers and overlapping speech, so verify anything important against the video.
Confidentiality
Recordings are processed on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, stored encrypted, never used to train AI models, and you can delete them anytime. Check any protective order and your professional-conduct rules on cloud services before uploading.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cite this transcript in a filing?
No. Cite the certified transcript. This is a working copy for preparation.
How long does a multi-hour deposition take to transcribe?
Usually a few minutes once the video has uploaded.
Does it work with deposition video files?
Yes: mp4, mov and webm. We transcribe the audio track only.
Are there page and line numbers?
No. The working transcript uses speaker labels and timestamps; page and line numbers come from the certified transcript.
What does it cost?
The free plan includes 60 minutes a month; Plus is $7.99 a month for 400 minutes.
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