How to Convert VIQ Audio for use with AutoScript

Custom Audio Conversion of VIQ files for use with AutoScript

This conversion will require the use of Audacity.  Audacity is a free audio editing program.  You will also need to install the FFMpeg library for Audacity.  

This article on installing Audacity and the required FFmpeg library can be found by following this link:  https://support.voicescript.ai/portal/en/kb/articles/installing-audacity

1. Start by drilling down in your VIQ folder until you get to the DAUDIO folder.
   

            

1. Continue drilling down into the DAUDIO folder until you reach the audio files.
   

            

1. Open Audacity. 
   
2. Starting with the "a00" file, click and drag the file(s) into Audacity. 
   

            

1. Go to "File" and select "Export Audio".
   

            

1. Give the file a name, select the location for the save, choose "Mono", a sample rate of 32000 Hz, and "Entire Project".
   

            

1. Click "Export".  This will be the file you upload to your AutoScript account to create a new job.  
   

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