→How to Migrate from Rev to Trint (Step-by-Step)
Last updated: April 2026
Migrating from Rev to Trint offers enhanced collaborative workflows, a powerful in-platform editor that syncs text with media playback, and potentially more cost-effective subscription models for frequent users. This guide provides a comprehensive roadmap for transferring your transcription projects, user data, and workflows. We'll cover data export/import procedures, feature equivalencies, and practical steps to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your transcription processes.
Estimated Timeline
solo user
3-6 hours (for auditing, exporting, and importing a limited library)
small team
2-3 days (including team onboarding, workflow setup, and pilot testing)
enterprise
2-4 weeks (requires phased migration of large archives, extensive team training, and IT integration checks)
Migration Steps
Audit Your Rev Account & Plan Trint Subscription
easyExport Your Data from Rev
easyPrepare and Organize Files for Trint Import
mediumImport Media and Create New Trint Transcripts
mediumRecreate Speaker Labels and Timestamps in Trint Editor
hardSet Up Team Collaboration and Sharing Workflows
mediumRun a Pilot Project and Validate Accuracy
easyFinalize Migration and Cancel Rev Services
easyFeature Mapping
| Rev | Trint Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AI Transcription | AI Transcription | Both offer high-accuracy AI. Trint's transcription happens directly in its interactive editor, while Rev's is a service you order. |
| Human-Powered Transcription | Editor-Assisted Verification | Rev offers a paid human transcription service. Trint does not have a human transcription service; instead, it relies on its powerful editor for users to quickly verify and correct AI output. |
| Speaker Identification | Speaker Labeling | Functionally similar. In Trint, you manually assign speaker names/labels in the editor after transcription, offering more customization. |
| Timestamped Transcripts | Interactive Editor with Timeline | Trint provides a superior implementation: every word is timestamped and clickable, syncing with audio/video playback directly in the editor. |
| Multiple Export Formats (.txt, .docx, .srt) | Multiple Export Formats (.txt, .docx, .srt, .vtt, .pdf) | Trint supports all common formats plus additional ones like PDF with styling and .vtt for video subtitles. |
| File Format Support | File Format Support | Both support a wide range of audio/video formats. Trint may have slight edge with certain professional video codecs. |
| Turnaround Time | Instant to Fast AI Processing | Rev quotes specific delivery times. Trint's AI transcription begins instantly upon upload, with speed depending on file length and server load. |
| Account & Order Management | Collaborative Workspace | Major shift. Rev is a service portal. Trint is a collaborative workspace where teams can edit, comment, and manage projects together in real-time. |
Data Transfer Guide
To transfer data from Rev to Trint, you must manually export files from Rev and import them into Trint. In Rev, go to your order history, select each transcript, and download the text file in your preferred format (.txt, .docx, .srt). Crucially, also ensure you have the original source media file. Organize these pairs (transcript + media) locally. In Trint, click 'New Trint,' upload the media file, and during creation, select 'Upload a transcript' to import the text file. Use Trint's alignment tool to sync the text with the audio. For bulk transfers, you may need to repeat this process for each file, as there is no direct, automated API migration path between the two platforms.