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A synchronized deposition links every line of transcript text to the exact moment it was spoken on video. Once synced in JurisTrial, you can jump to any portion of testimony by selecting the transcript, or scroll the transcript automatically as the video plays—an essential tool for impeachment and clear courtroom presentation.

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Overview

Preparing a synchronized deposition involves four stages: create a transcript file, convert your video to MP4, move the transcript data into JurisTrial, and synchronize the text to the video.
Uploading depositions with synchronized transcripts
Synchronized transcripts are produced by your court reporter or videographer in a timestamped format. If you are unsure which deliverables you have, ask them for a transcript file with embedded timecodes alongside the deposition video.

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Before you begin

Make sure you have both of the following on hand:
ItemDescription
Transcript fileA timestamped transcript produced by your court reporter (commonly an ASCII or timecoded text export).
Deposition videoThe recorded testimony, ideally already in or convertible to MP4 format.

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Steps

1

Create a transcript file

Start with the timestamped transcript provided by your court reporter or videographer. This file holds the testimony text along with the timecodes that allow each line to be matched to the video.
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2

Convert the video file into MP4 format

JurisTrial plays synchronized depositions from MP4 video. If your deposition was delivered in another format, convert it to MP4 before importing so the transcript and video align cleanly.
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3

Move transcript data into the JurisTrial application

Transfer the prepared transcript and MP4 video into JurisTrial. Depositions sync to your iPad through JurisPrep, the cloud layer that moves case data across devices and firms.
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4

Sync transcript data

With both the transcript and video in JurisTrial, run the synchronization so each line of testimony is tied to its timecode in the video. Once complete, selecting any passage jumps the video to that exact moment.
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JurisTrial is offline-resilient, so synchronized depositions remain available for playback in the courtroom even without a network connection—just be sure to sync your case while you still have connectivity.

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Next steps

Search for items

Locate specific testimony and exhibits quickly across your case.

Present depositions in court

Play synchronized testimony from your iPad during trial.