Configure Translation
Choose whether transcripts stay in their original language or are translated after transcription.
In the Translation section, you can set a language such as Spanish when your team wants transcripts in a consistent language for review and sharing.
Before You Start
- You must have permission to edit teamspace settings.
- Translation only applies to new transcripts.
- Transcripts are only translated for engines that support translation.
Steps
To configure translation for your teamspace:
- Open Teamspace Settings > Prepare with AI > Transcriptions.
- In the Translation section, open the Transcript language dropdown.
- Select the language you want future transcripts translated into.
When Should I Use Translation?
Use this setting when recordings are captured in multiple languages, but your team wants transcripts reviewed in one shared language.
- Cross-regional customer interviews
- Multi-language sales calls
- Support conversations reviewed by one central team
Tips
- Keep the default Transcript language setting if you want transcripts to stay in their original language.
- Review this setting if your team changes its primary reporting language.
- Use the same translation setting across similar projects to keep transcripts consistent.
Example
This video demonstrates how to select a translation language for future transcripts.
FAQ
Q: Does this affect existing transcripts?
No. This setting only applies to new transcripts created after you change it.
Q: What happens if my transcription engine does not support translation?
Transcripts stay in their original language.
Q: Can I switch back to the original transcript language later?
Yes. Open the Transcript language dropdown again and leave it at the default setting.