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Upload recordings, video files, or paste YouTube links. Get precise, timestamped transcripts with speaker labels in minutes.

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TranscriptAI converts audio files, video files, and YouTube links into structured, searchable text. Whether it's a 5-minute voice memo, a 3-hour lecture, or a YouTube video, you get clean, readable transcripts with speaker labels and timestamps.
- Supports 12 formats, including MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A and WEBM
- Automatic speaker detection identifies who said what
- Timestamps on every segment for easy navigation
- Works in 99 languages, detected automatically from your audio
- Most files finish in minutes, at up to 99% accuracy on clear audio
Free plan includes 120 minutes. Starter and above include extended limits.
How It Works
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Stop Taking Notes. Start Listening.
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What You Get
Real examples of what Transcripts produces from your content.
Timestamped Transcript
[00:00] Speaker 1: Let's begin with the fundamentals of cellular respiration. [00:15] The process occurs in three main stages: glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. [00:42] Speaker 2: How does glycolysis differ from the other stages?
Speaker Summary
Speaker 1 (Professor): Covered cellular respiration stages, ATP yield calculations, and exam preparation guidance. Speaker 2 (Student A): Asked clarifying questions about glycolysis and electron transport chain. Speaker 3 (Student B): Requested additional reading recommendations.
Who It's For
Students
Record lectures and get complete, searchable transcripts to study from, without scribbling notes.
Professionals
Transcribe client calls, interviews, and brainstorms so nothing slips through the cracks.
Researchers
Process interview recordings into structured text for qualitative analysis and coding.
Content Creators
Turn podcast episodes and video content into written articles, show notes, or captions.
YouTube Learners
Paste any YouTube link to get a full transcript with AI-generated notes, flashcards, and quizzes from the video.
Part of the TranscriptAI Ecosystem
Transcripts are the foundation. Once your audio is converted to text, every other TranscriptAI feature builds on it.