This is non-destructive and 10x faster than manual waveform editing. For vloggers using Premiere Pro 20, this alone justifies the update.
: Transcriptions are now up to 15% faster because Premiere Pro utilizes your graphics card’s power rather than relying solely on the CPU. adobe speech to text v216 for premiere pro 20
Let’s not pretend this is perfect.
Version 2.16 is specifically designed for the (2026) release cycle. This is non-destructive and 10x faster than manual
If you’re still manually typing captions or using slow external tools, this update pays for itself in time saved within a week. Recommended for YouTubers, documentary editors, and social media teams. and social media teams.