Text-Based Video Editing

Trim and edit video with text-based editing right in Premiere Pro.
No more going back and forth through the timeline to search the video.

Adobe Premiere Pro includes a native text-based editing feature built on its auto transcription.
Premiere Assistant extends this with speaker labeling for multicam sequences,
silence markers visible in the transcript, and multi-camera editing support.

Download for free

No more re-listening.
Trim video with text

Text based video trimming
Delete the text in Cutback to delete unwanted sections in the sequence.
Editing with keyboard shortcuts
Use your keyboard to move, play, delete, edit video for faster editing.
Multi-cam editing
Edit footage of a single scene recorded from different cameras and angles also in text.
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Premiere Assistant vs Premiere Pro's Native Text Editing

Premiere Pro's built-in transcript edits single-camera sequences without speaker labels. Premiere Assistant
adds speaker identification for multi-speaker footage, silence markers visible directly in the transcript,
and full multicam support, so you can edit a two-person interview by text the same way you'd edit a solo recording.

How to edit
video with text

Install Cutback plugin

Install Cutback extension for Premiere Pro. Transcribe right where you edit videos.

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Transcribe video

Provide information about video for higher accuracy, or just try it with a click.

Edit text and apply

Use the transcription to edit video, and add captions in video.

Learn more

Watch how to edit video using text-based editing in Adobe Premiere Pro with Cutback.

Save hours of your time

⏳ Less manual work

Let AI do the heavy lifting. Transcribe your videos quickly and accurately without the need for manual typing or expensive transcription services.

📹 Edit Video with Text

Use the transcription to skim through the content, and edit unwanted parts in text, and the video edit will follow.

🌏 Increase Your Reach

Reach a broader audience by providing subtitles for your videos. Non-native speakers and those who prefer reading will now engage with your content.

FAQ

Does Premiere Pro have text-based video editing built in?

What does Premiere Assistant add to Premiere Pro's text-based editing?

Why is Cutback's transcription so accurate?

Can I edit the transcription after it’s generated?

Can I edit multicam footage using text in Premiere Pro?

How do I remove silence using text-based editing in Premiere Pro?

Is there a limit on video length?

Why video editors
recommend Premiere Assistant

It's so convenient that I got annual subscription for the whole team and collaborating editors.
VIDEOCLASS
Top Video Editing channel 513K
Cutback's response speed is much faster than the built-in Premiere feature. It's a new approach to video editing!
Han Lee
Director of YouTube channels 3M
Everything is done automatically in one click, Cutback's a lifesaver!
@zzanboo
YouTuber 600K
With Cutback video editing has become a breeze.
Review Man
Video editing review YouTuber
As a productivity mania, the plugin I had only imagined has finally come out!
MINYU
Producer, YouTuber

The updates are so frequent that it's like a completely different plug-in every time I open it. I've tried manyplug-ins, but this one costs less and performs much better.
Park
Video Editor
I used it extensively during the beta testing period, and the price is much more affordable than I expected, so I subscribed annually without hesitation.
Troublemaker Neo
Informational video editor
I primarily edit lectures and interview videos, and my workload has decreased by 90%. There's almost no need to edit subtitles, and I edit the video with captions too. I want to keep this to myself.
Kim, Producer
Lecture video editor
The photo and video search in Cutback's image browser is incredibly convenient. I always wished for a service like this, and it's the best! This is truly a plugin worth every dollar.
editlife
It's incomparable to other video caption recognition programs. There are hardly any spelling errors, and the time sync is truly amazing.
Oh
Interview video editor

Cutback does all the tasks I really don't want to do and takes away my stress. The money was absolutely worth it.
kora*****
Producer with 7yrs exp
I use many AI programs, but none have been more helpful than ChatGPT except for Cutback.
some****
YouTuber
The response to feature requests and bug reports is incredibly fast, and the update speed is phenomenal. I'm really looking forward to what's coming next!
Ha
This is insane... I tried working without Cutback, and the difference is so noticeable
edi***
Editor with 5yrs exp
Honestly, even if it were $70, it would still be worth it. I’m now making three videos in the time to make one.
Kim
Producer with 4yrs exp

Why video editors
recommend Premiere Assistant

It's so convenient that I got annual subscription for the whole team and collaborating editors.
VIDEOCLASS
Top Video Editing channel 513K
Cutback's response speed is much faster than the built-in Premiere feature. It's a new approach to video editing!
Han Lee
Director of YouTube channels 3M
Everything is done automatically in one click, Cutback's a lifesaver!
@zzanboo
YouTuber 600K
With Cutback video editing has become a breeze.
Review Man
Video editing review YouTuber
As a productivity mania, the plugin I had only imagined has finally come out!
MINYU
Producer, YouTuber

The updates are so frequent that it's like a completely different plug-in every time I open it. I've tried manyplug-ins, but this one costs less and performs much better.
Park
Video Editor
I used it extensively during the beta testing period, and the price is much more affordable than I expected, so I subscribed annually without hesitation.
Troublemaker Neo
Informational video editor
I primarily edit lectures and interview videos, and my workload has decreased by 90%. There's almost no need to edit subtitles, and I edit the video with captions too. I want to keep this to myself.
Kim, Producer
Lecture video editor
The photo and video search in Cutback's image browser is incredibly convenient. I always wished for a service like this, and it's the best! This is truly a plugin worth every dollar.
editlife
It's incomparable to other video caption recognition programs. There are hardly any spelling errors, and the time sync is truly amazing.
Oh
Interview video editor

Cutback does all the tasks I really don't want to do and takes away my stress. The money was absolutely worth it.
kora*****
Producer with 7yrs exp
I use many AI programs, but none have been more helpful than ChatGPT except for Cutback.
some****
YouTuber
The response to feature requests and bug reports is incredibly fast, and the update speed is phenomenal. I'm really looking forward to what's coming next!
Ha
This is insane... I tried working without Cutback, and the difference is so noticeable
edi***
Editor with 5yrs exp
Honestly, even if it were $70, it would still be worth it. I’m now making three videos in the time to make one.
Kim
Producer with 4yrs exp