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Remove Filler Words
Paste a transcript and remove spoken filler words (um, uh, like, you know, so, basically, right, okay) with configurable removal. Shows a count of removed words so you can see how much was cleaned.
All processing happens in your browser; transcript text is never uploaded
Features
- Removes common English filler words by default
- Customisable filler word list
- Shows count of each word removed
- Preserves punctuation and capitalisation
- Download cleaned transcript as .txt
- Browser-only
How to use it
- Paste your transcript into the input panel.
- Review the default filler word list and add/remove words.
- Click Clean to process.
- See the cleaned transcript and removal count.
Use cases
- Cleaning AI-generated transcripts before publication
- Preparing interview transcripts for editing
- Reducing transcript length by removing spoken hesitations
- Making meeting notes more concise
Limitations
- Default filler phrases can be extended with a custom list.
- Unusual transcript exports may still need manual cleanup.
- Review output before using it in publishing, captions, reports, or archives.
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Use toolFrequently asked
Can I add custom words to remove?
Yes. Add any words or phrases to the custom list. They are matched case-insensitively and removed from the transcript.
Does Remove Filler Words upload my transcript?
Your file or text is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.
What does Remove Filler Words create?
It creates cleaner transcript text. Default filler phrases can be extended with a custom list.
Should I review the cleaned transcript?
Yes. Transcript exports vary, so review the cleaned text before publishing, submitting, or archiving it.