Share transcripts with annotations for faster collaboration and streamlined trial preparation across other teams, co-counsel, and opposing counsel with other TranscriptPad user.
TranscriptPad includes a Share Annotated Transcript feature that makes collaboration simple. You can export a single transcript from a Case File, including annotations such as highlights, issue codes, flags, and notes, and share it with another TranscriptPad user.
Use Cases:
This feature is designed to make trial preparation more collaborative and efficient in a variety of scenarios:
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First Pass Review: A legal assistant or associate can highlight, code issues, and add notes before sharing with lead counsel for final review.
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Expert Collaboration: Share transcripts with expert witnesses so they can review testimony with annotations already in place.
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Co-Counsel Coordination: Collaborate with co-counsel on MDL and class action matters across offices or jurisdictions.
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Opposing Counsel Exchange: Share only selected annotations, such as “Our Designations,” and receive opposing counsel’s designations in return. Both parties can then add flags and notes for objections and create a color-coded PDF report for the court.
You can only share an Annotated Transcript with another TranscriptPad User. If the other user doesn't have TranscriptPad, you will need to send a PDF version of the Annotated Transcript.
How to Share an Annotated Transcript
You can share a transcript directly from a TranscriptPad Case File with selected annotations.
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Tap the Share Annotated Transcript button at the top of the screen (icon of two boxes with an up-pointing arrow).
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Review the default description (Shared on YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS) or enter your own.
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Select the annotations you want to include. For example, share all annotations with co-counsel or limit sharing to an “Our Designations” issue code with opposing counsel.
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Tap Share and choose Save to Files.
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Select a destination for the file. The file will include deponent details with a .tra-transcript suffix (for example: Smith, John 20240101 Vol 1.tra-transcript).
How to Import a Shared Transcript
The recipient can easily import the shared transcript into their own Case File.
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Tap Plus > Import Files.
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Select the shared transcript with the .tra-transcript suffix, then tap Open and Done.
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The imported transcript will display its description beneath the transcript name, helping you track versions.
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To edit the description, long-press the transcript name, select Rename, and update the description as needed.
Sharing annotated transcripts improves collaboration, helps keep designations and notes consistent, and streamlines trial preparation.