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    Audio and Video Transcription

    Convert lecture recordings and videos into searchable, editable text.

    5 min read11,200 viewsUpdated 2024-12-02

    Audio and Video Transcription

    Transform your audio and video content into text for easy studying, summarization, and search.

    Supported Formats

    Audio

    • MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG
    • Up to 200MB per file
    • Auto-compression for large files

    Video

    • MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV
    • Up to 200MB per file
    • Audio track is extracted automatically

    How to Transcribe

    Upload Your File

    • Go to "Transcribe" tool
    • Drag and drop or click to browse
    • Select your audio/video file

    Processing

    • Large files (>24MB) are compressed automatically
    • Progress shown during processing
    • Typical processing: 1-2 minutes per 10 minutes of audio

    Get Results

    • Full transcript displayed
    • Editable text
    • Timestamps included (where available)

    Transcript Features

    Smart Notes

    AI-generated summary of key points:

    • Main topics covered
    • Key definitions
    • Action items (if lecture)
    • Important dates/facts

    Editing

    • Fix transcription errors
    • Add formatting
    • Insert headings
    • Correct speaker names

    Highlight & Annotate

    Use Text Interactor features on transcripts:

    • Color-coded highlights
    • Add notes
    • Quiz yourself

    Organization

    Folders

    Create folders for:

    • Different courses
    • Semesters
    • Projects

    Search

    Full-text search across all transcripts.

    History

    Access all past transcriptions from the history drawer.

    Export Options

    Download Formats

    • PDF (formatted)
    • Word (.docx)
    • Plain text (.txt)

    Include Options

    • Smart notes
    • Timestamps
    • Custom formatting

    Tips for Best Results

    Recording Quality

    • Use external microphone when possible
    • Minimize background noise
    • Speak clearly and at moderate pace

    File Preparation

    • Trim silence from beginning/end
    • Split very long recordings
    • Use consistent audio levels

    Post-Processing

    • Review and correct errors
    • Add speaker labels manually
    • Highlight key sections
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