If I export my Storyline 360 file to Word, will it export the text to speech text that I have entered? My goal is to create a script for my voiceover person. Thanks for your guidance.
That's a great question. You can export captions per audio clip by following these steps. Currently there isn't a way to export all closed captioned text at one time, but I can see how that would make life easier! I'll share you idea with our team--thanks for letting us know what you'd like to see!
We would be really interested in a functionality where you can export the text to speech to create an audio script....even better if you then save the audio files with a reference name and then upload all of the recorded audio files after.
Thank you for inquiring about this feature! We haven't added this export feature yet; however, I will be sure you add your comments to our report. You're in the right place, and we'll be sure to provide updates as soon as we have more details to share!
While I don't have an update to share at this time, I appreciate you reaching out and sharing how this feature would help. I included your comments on our report, and we will be sure to reach back out!
Thank you for checking in on this feature request to export and include text to speech with translation. We are currently prioritizing other features for upcoming Storyline 360 releases, so I don't have a timeline to share. We'll update this discussion if this feature is added to our roadmap.
As of version 3.52, exporting the text-to-speech "notes" can easily be done by publishing your project as a Word file. This is one of the publishing options and provides an easy to navigate document with a picture of each slide (available in 3 different sizes) and the text-to-speech wording appears below each slide picture. I've used it on 3 different projects now, and it works GREAT.
Mac, did I misunderstand you here? You seem to imply that if I had text-to-speech audio in my slides and then published the .story file as a Word file, then the text-to-speech would show up under notes.
This was not my experience. See attachment. Am I missing something?
I cannot speak for Mac, but it looks like they may be using the Slide Notes to populate their text to speech and then including this in the publish to word output.
I would like to add my voice for this request. I would have definitely benefit from this kind of feature on my current project. Hope it will be implemented soon.
Although the SL tts voices sound good, they still have that synthesized monotone feeling. As my trainees complain about it and it doesn't look like voice upgrades will happen soon, this export feature would be highly appreciated. I agree with an earlier comment that if one could export all the tts text and then replace the SL generated audio in some automated way it will help a lot. The "Replace audio with a narrated voice" feature is part of the SL advertised features.....but currently it takes hours to try and replace 200 voice clips.
Me too. We would save a lot of time. I don't need the "notes" for nothing, I use the captions function for the subtitles, but I think that I cannot export the captions either (without the audio), and for the full project, as I would need in order to be reviewed, proofread, etc.
If someone has an update about how to do it, please let me know!
The exporting notes "solution" is just not adequate. While we use the notes tab for an initial script, we also use it for context and functionality directions for team members. These are not needed by proofreaders/voiceover talent or the person feeding the script into the AI we use (elevenlabs) for some eLearning and can be confusing.
The TTS script also changes as we build a project, sometimes functionality changes a script or we may get a change request from stakeholders or subject matter experts after reviewing. We then have to change the TTS and keep the note up to date separately.
Plus note's are limited to one per slide on the base layer. If I have interactive elements and TTS/audio on another layers then they're either missed out or have to go in the main notes. So when you export to word for proofing or recording, you can include all the layers, but all the notes remain on the first layer.
We're dealing with projects with 100+ slides, many of which have multiple (sometimes many) layers.
I don't have any updates to share at this time as our development team has been prioritizing other features. Not to worry! I've included you in the feature report and will update this discussion as soon as we have news to share.
If you'd like to stay up to date, please bookmark our Feature Roadmap.
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Hey there Anthony!
That's a great question. You can export captions per audio clip by following these steps. Currently there isn't a way to export all closed captioned text at one time, but I can see how that would make life easier! I'll share you idea with our team--thanks for letting us know what you'd like to see!
We would be really interested in a functionality where you can export the text to speech to create an audio script....even better if you then save the audio files with a reference name and then upload all of the recorded audio files after.
Thanks for the idea, Karyn! I'll be sure to pass it along!
Hi, I would also be interested in a functionality where you can export the text to speech to create an audio script.... Any news regarding this?
Thank you!
Hi Karine,
Thank you for inquiring about this feature! We haven't added this export feature yet; however, I will be sure you add your comments to our report. You're in the right place, and we'll be sure to provide updates as soon as we have more details to share!
Has this functionality been implemented? it could really be an asset to all of us
Hi John,
While I don't have an update to share at this time, I appreciate you reaching out and sharing how this feature would help. I included your comments on our report, and we will be sure to reach back out!
I too, think that this feature would be extremely useful. I have had to open all text to speech items to copy and paste into word.
Do you have an ETA of when this is going to be available. It's a function that is needed.
Hello Steve!
Thank you for checking in on this feature request to export and include text to speech with translation. We are currently prioritizing other features for upcoming Storyline 360 releases, so I don't have a timeline to share. We'll update this discussion if this feature is added to our roadmap.
As of version 3.52, exporting the text-to-speech "notes" can easily be done by publishing your project as a Word file. This is one of the publishing options and provides an easy to navigate document with a picture of each slide (available in 3 different sizes) and the text-to-speech wording appears below each slide picture. I've used it on 3 different projects now, and it works GREAT.
Mac, did I misunderstand you here? You seem to imply that if I had text-to-speech audio in my slides and then published the .story file as a Word file, then the text-to-speech would show up under notes.
This was not my experience. See attachment. Am I missing something?
Hi Bill,
I cannot speak for Mac, but it looks like they may be using the Slide Notes to populate their text to speech and then including this in the publish to word output.
See Step 4 here: Converting Text to Speech
I would like to add my voice for this request. I would have definitely benefit from this kind of feature on my current project. Hope it will be implemented soon.
Although the SL tts voices sound good, they still have that synthesized monotone feeling. As my trainees complain about it and it doesn't look like voice upgrades will happen soon, this export feature would be highly appreciated.
I agree with an earlier comment that if one could export all the tts text and then replace the SL generated audio in some automated way it will help a lot. The "Replace audio with a narrated voice" feature is part of the SL advertised features.....but currently it takes hours to try and replace 200 voice clips.
Hello Ivo and Johan!
Thank you for sharing how this feature would be beneficial to you.
I have shared your comments with my team, and we will be sure to update you if this feature makes it onto our feature roadmap in the future!
I would also like to cast my vote for this feature.
Me too. We would save a lot of time. I don't need the "notes" for nothing, I use the captions function for the subtitles, but I think that I cannot export the captions either (without the audio), and for the full project, as I would need in order to be reviewed, proofread, etc.
If someone has an update about how to do it, please let me know!
Thank you very much in advance.
Hi, I am wondering has there been any progress on exporting the TTS easily. or separate from the slides? Thanks,
Please implement this ASAP.
The exporting notes "solution" is just not adequate.
While we use the notes tab for an initial script, we also use it for context and functionality directions for team members. These are not needed by proofreaders/voiceover talent or the person feeding the script into the AI we use (elevenlabs) for some eLearning and can be confusing.
The TTS script also changes as we build a project, sometimes functionality changes a script or we may get a change request from stakeholders or subject matter experts after reviewing. We then have to change the TTS and keep the note up to date separately.
Plus note's are limited to one per slide on the base layer. If I have interactive elements and TTS/audio on another layers then they're either missed out or have to go in the main notes.
So when you export to word for proofing or recording, you can include all the layers, but all the notes remain on the first layer.
We're dealing with projects with 100+ slides, many of which have multiple (sometimes many) layers.
Was anything ever updated about this feature? It would be so useful for the translations team
Hi Karen!
Thanks for checking in on this!
I don't have any updates to share at this time as our development team has been prioritizing other features. Not to worry! I've included you in the feature report and will update this discussion as soon as we have news to share.
If you'd like to stay up to date, please bookmark our Feature Roadmap.
Have a great rest of your week!