Built for fast interview and spoken-word editing

Edit video by editing text

Turn interviews into finished clips in minutes, not hours. Search, highlight and cut video through a fast text-based workflow.

Built for creators, journalists and media teams working with spoken content.

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Frame-accurate timestampsEdit video via textSpeaker detectionTranscript search

Fabel helps you find the best moments in interviews, podcasts and spoken-word video without scrubbing through a timeline. Search the transcript, click any word, highlight a section and turn it into a clip with frame-accurate timing.

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CLIP SELECTION

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Find the best moments in seconds

Search quotes, names and phrases across your transcript so strong moments surface fast.

TEXT-BASED EDITING

Build clips directly from your transcript

Highlight text to define your edit, then turn selected words into real clips and sequences. No timeline hunting required.

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FEATURES

Frame-accurate timing

Every word is timed, so you can jump, review and cut with confidence.

Jump between speakers

Automatic speaker detection helps you find who said what without manual labelling.

Find any moment fast

Search one transcript or your whole library to surface words, phrases and quotes instantly.

Share selects quickly

Send clips and transcripts to collaborators without leaving the editing workflow.

Comparison

Why Fabel is faster than traditional editing workflows

Basic transcription tools Fabel
Generate a transcript Edit media through text
Scrub through timeline Jump straight from transcript to video
Label speakers manually Detect and fix speakers in seconds
Export a transcript Build clips, scripts, and sequences
Stop at transcript export Find it instantly and turn it into a usable edit

Built for editing, not just transcript generation

How it works

From upload to clip in minutes

A simple workflow for turning spoken content into finished edits.

01

Upload your video

Bring in your footage and let Fabel prepare it for editing.

02

Get a transcript

Word-level text and speaker labels appear automatically.

03

Highlight what matters

Search, scan and select text just like editing a document.

04

Create your clip

Turn selected text into clips, sequences or time-coded scripts.

Use cases

Built for real-world editing workflows

Designed for people who need to move through spoken content quickly.

Interview editing

Build selects and cut faster from spoken interviews.

Podcast production

Find strong sections and cut episodes directly from transcripts.

Journalism

Find quotes, facts and soundbites fast when deadlines are tight.

Documentary editing

Surface the strongest quotes quickly and shape your story faster.

Content creation

Turn long recordings into shorter clips for social, web and promos.

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A complete text-based editing workspace

Work directly from transcripts with precise timing, speaker labels, search and clip-building tools in one focused workspace.

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Privacy

Your media stays private

Your files and transcripts are securely stored and only accessible to you.

pricing plans

Pricing for creators

Choose the plan that fits your editing workflow.

DEMO

Free Trial

Unlimited access for 14 days

  • • Max 1 hour of media transcribed
  • • AAF export supported
  • • Watermark on exports

FULL ACCESS

Ultimate

Unlimited transcription and exports

  • • Unlimited watermark-free exports
  • • Unlimited media transcribed
  • • Shareable transcriptions and media

Ready to edit faster?

Stop scrubbing timelines. Start editing with text.

Upload your first file and see how quickly spoken content turns into usable clips.

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No installs. Upload and start editing in minutes.

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