Audio transcription help
Start with an audio file up to 25 MB; only the first 5 minutes are transcribed. One attempt is available every 24 hours, subject to daily availability. Upload it, review the transcript, name the speakers, and save the result.
Upload an audio file
Choose Upload audio on the homepage. Common audio formats are supported, including MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, and OGG.
Keep the page open while the file uploads and the transcript is generated. Keep your original audio file, too.
Files can be up to 25 MB. Longer recordings are accepted, but only the first 5 minutes are transcribed. For a larger file, export a smaller audio copy or split it into smaller parts. Simply renaming the extension does not convert or compress a file.
Name the speakers
The transcript starts with labels such as “Speaker 1” and “Speaker 2.” Select a speaker’s name field, enter the name or role you want, and save the change.
A name applies to every part of the transcript assigned to that speaker. Use full names, first names, or labels such as “Host” and “Guest.”
Renaming a speaker does not correct a passage assigned to the wrong voice. Check the original audio and correct any mistaken attributions in your downloaded transcript. Automatic speaker labels are not proof of someone’s identity.
Copy or download your transcript
Use Copy transcript to place the text on your clipboard. Use Download transcript to choose a file format.
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| Plain text — .txt | Reading, pasting into documents, and making simple corrections |
| Markdown — .md | Notes and documents in apps that support Markdown |
| JSON — .json | Working with the transcript in software or an automated workflow |
The download menu lists all available formats. Review speaker names before exporting, and save the transcript before leaving the page.
Fix a problem
| What happened | What to do |
|---|---|
| The file is over 25 MB | Compress an audio copy or split the file into smaller parts. Keep the original unchanged. |
| The upload did not finish | Check your connection, confirm the file is within the limit, and try the upload again. |
| The file could not be processed | Play the original to check that it opens correctly. Export a fresh audio copy from the source app and try again. |
| The transcript is empty | Check that the file contains audible speech, rather than silence or music alone. |
| Words are wrong or missing | Compare the transcript with the original audio. Correct errors in the downloaded text, especially names and technical terms. |
| Speaker labels are wrong | Check the voice at each disputed passage. Renaming a label changes its name, not the passages assigned to it. |
| Copying does not work | Download a TXT file instead, then open it and copy the text from there. |
| The download did not appear | Check your browser’s download list and permissions, then try the download again while the transcript is still open. |
Understand temporary uploads
Temporary audio uploads are deleted after processing. Hourly cleanup removes abandoned uploads older than one hour; service interruptions can delay deletion. The service is not a backup for your original files.
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Get help
Contact us with the file type, approximate size, browser, and any error message. Describe what happened and the step where it stopped.
Do not send private audio or sensitive transcript excerpts in a support message.