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A two-hour lecture recording is where the nightmare begins
Recording is easy — just press the record button on your phone and you're done.
The real hassle is organizing it afterward. Before AI tools, turning a one-hour recording into a transcript took at least 3 hours, sometimes longer. Students taking class notes, office workers organizing meeting minutes, creators adding subtitles to videos — they all get stuck at the same step.
That's why "AI speech to text" keeps coming up on Dcard. Phone built-in speech recognition is convenient, but early users mostly had the same feedback: accuracy and practicality were still lacking.
In recent years, with AI integrated into speech recognition, speed and accuracy have improved noticeably. A Dcard 3C forum post tested three common methods side by side.
The two most frequently compared are the online tool MyEdit and PowerDirector's built-in AI speech-to-text feature.
Why do people hesitate between these two?
One works right in your browser; the other is editing software already installed on your computer.
The difference isn't just "install or not" — it's how the entire workflow is arranged.
If you only occasionally need a transcript, learning a full editing suite for that seems like overkill. But if you're already editing videos, transcribing and then cutting subtitles and syncing the timeline separately means doing the work twice.
So the key isn't which one recognizes better — it's what your workflow looks like.
What is MyEdit?
MyEdit is an online AI tool by CyberLink. After visiting the website, select "Audio Editing Tools → Speech to Text" from the top toolbar to reach the transcription page.
Before uploading an audio file, it's a good idea to check whether the language, file format, and length limits are supported — this is easy to overlook.
Pricing is credit-based: each minute of audio transcribed consumes 1 credit. Export options include plain text (Text) and SRT subtitle files.
According to Dcard user tests: a 4-minute 40-second presentation video was completed in about 23 seconds, and a 1-minute 23-second exhibition video in about 11 seconds. The test environment was an AI PC with Intel Lunar Lake architecture.
The speed is impressive, especially when you're rushing to meet a deadline or need it for the next day.
What is PowerDirector?
PowerDirector is video editing software with a built-in "AI Speech to Text" subtitle feature.
To use it, import the file, open the subtitle tool, and select AI Speech to Text to start transcribing.
Note that it requires installing the software first, unlike MyEdit which runs in a browser.
But its advantage is clear: after transcription, you can edit subtitle content directly in the software and produce the video simultaneously — from transcription to final product in one suite.
Since both are developed by CyberLink, the original Dcard post also notes that there's little difference in results and accuracy.
MyEdit vs PowerDirector: 4-Dimension Comparison
Dimension 1: Ease of Use
This matters most for people with occasional needs.
MyEdit is a web tool — no installation, no project setup, just upload an audio file and go. For those who "just want a text file," it's straightforward.
PowerDirector requires installing software and learning the interface. If you're already a user, that's a plus; if you just want transcription, the upfront cost is high.
Verdict: Choose MyEdit for occasional needs, PowerDirector for long-term video editing.
Dimension 2: Transcription Speed
According to the original Dcard tests, MyEdit processed 4 minutes 40 seconds of audio in about 23 seconds, and 1 minute 23 seconds in about 11 seconds.
The original post's assessment of PowerDirector is that results are not much different from MyEdit; the main difference lies in the subsequent workflow, not transcription itself.
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Verdict: For short to medium-length audio files, both complete within acceptable time.
Dimension 3: Output Formats and Post-Editing
MyEdit exports in Text and SRT formats. For use in other editing software or uploading to video platforms, SRT works directly; for notes or meeting minutes, choose plain text.
PowerDirector sends transcription straight to the subtitle track, where you can immediately fix typos and adjust timing — no "export and re-import" step.
Verdict: Choose MyEdit for cross-tool use, PowerDirector for an all-in-one workflow.
Dimension 4: Use Cases
MyEdit is suitable for class notes, interview organization, and situations where you need a transcript on the fly — especially during breaks or mealtimes while out.
PowerDirector is suitable for video creators and projects requiring subtitles, where transcription is just one stop in the production pipeline.
Verdict: First figure out "what you'll do with the text after transcription" — the answer usually becomes clear.
Other options often mentioned on Dcard
Besides these two, several other names appear repeatedly in Dcard discussions — worth knowing.
Yating Transcript and NotebookLM are often compared, with focus on free quotas, Chinese recognition, and AI summarization capabilities.
OpenAI Whisper takes a different approach — a speech-to-text tool you handle yourself, with a higher technical barrier, suitable for those willing to tinker.
Also, Tinrec (Miaoting Recording) is positioned in review articles as a complete workflow tool "from recording to action," emphasizing support for audio and video uploads, multilingual transcription, AI meeting minutes and action item extraction, plus built-in noise reduction and voice enhancement preprocessing.
If your needs go beyond "transcribe text" to directly getting key points and action items, such tools are worth including in your comparison.
Do this one thing before transcribing — it makes a big difference in accuracy
Many people get lots of typos, and the problem isn't the tool — it's the audio file itself.
Recording in cafés, outdoors, or spaces with noticeable air conditioning noise will directly hurt recognition results. Doing noise reduction or voice enhancement before transcription significantly improves accuracy.
Also, keep the microphone close to the speaker during recording and have fewer people talking at once — that makes a big difference too.
Conclusion: Which one should you choose?
If you only occasionally need a transcript and don't want to install software for it, MyEdit's online workflow is the least hassle, and both SRT and plain text outputs are sufficient.
If you're already making videos and subtitles are a regular part of your process, PowerDirector's built-in feature saves the export-and-re-import time.
Both are from CyberLink, with little difference in recognition performance — the real dividing line is your work habits.
We recommend trying a segment of your own actual recording first; ten minutes will tell you which is more comfortable, more accurate than reading ten reviews.
FAQ
Q1: Is MyEdit free?
MyEdit uses credit-based pricing: each minute of audio transcribed consumes 1 credit. Actual plans and quotas are subject to official announcements.
Q2: How accurate is Chinese recognition?
Based on the original Dcard tests, the two perform similarly. However, accuracy is affected by recording quality, speech rate, accent, and background noise — testing with your own audio files is most reliable.
Q3: Can I use it on my phone?
MyEdit is a web tool that works in a browser. PowerDirector requires software installation; mobile device support is subject to official announcements.
Q4: What is an SRT file used for?
SRT is a subtitle file format that can be imported directly into editing software or uploaded to video platforms, saving the effort of re-timing subtitles.
Q5: The recording is noisy and full of typos — what should I do?
Do noise reduction or voice enhancement before transcription, or re-record with the microphone closer to the speaker. Rather than repeatedly fixing typos, it's better to ensure audio quality.
Q6: Which is better for meeting minutes?
If you only need a transcript, either of the first two works. If you want automatic summaries and action items, consider meeting-recording tools focused on meeting minutes and action item extraction. First clarify whether you need "text" or "conclusions" — the choice will be completely different.
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