Download a Panopto Video Transcript

Questions

  • How do I download a transcript from a Panopto video?
  • Can I get a text version of a Panopto video without timestamps?
  • Where do I find the transcript download option in Panopto?
  • How do I download captions from a Panopto video as a text file?
  • Can students download transcripts from Panopto videos in Canvas?
  • How do I get a transcript I can translate or add to my notes?
  • Is a transcript available for every Panopto video?

Environment

This article applies to all Bowdoin College students, faculty, and staff who want to download a text transcript from a Panopto video. Transcripts are only available for videos that have captions — Panopto generates captions automatically when a video is uploaded. The transcript can be downloaded without timestamps as a plain text file.

Resolution

You can download a transcript from any of three places, depending on how you are viewing the video.

Option 1: From the interactive Panopto viewer

  1. Open the video in the full Panopto player at panopto.bowdoin.edu.
  2. In the left-hand panel, click the Captions tab to open the captions list.
  3. At the top of the captions panel, click the Download transcript (or printer/download) icon.
  4. Choose to download without timestamps to receive a clean, readable text file.

Option 2: From the embedded viewer (e.g., in Canvas)

  1. Open the embedded Panopto video in your Canvas course or web page.
  2. Click the Captions (CC) icon in the video player controls.
  3. Look for a transcript or download option in the captions menu that appears.
Note: The transcript download option may not appear in all embedded player views. If you don't see it, open the video directly in Panopto using the full-screen or pop-out option and use Option 1 above.

Option 3: From video settings (video owners only)

  1. Sign in to panopto.bowdoin.edu.
  2. Locate the video in your folder and click the Edit (pencil) icon.
  3. In the editor, click the Captions section in the left-hand menu.
  4. Use the download option to export the captions as a text file.

How you can use the transcript

  • Post to Canvas as an alternate way for students to engage with lecture content
  • Add to existing notes or study materials
  • Translate into another language using a translation tool
  • Search and review specific content from a long recording

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

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