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Getting Started
Transcribe Lecture; makes it easy to convert your audio files, YouTube videos, and text into formatted study notes. Follow this guide to get the most out of our service.
Attention: Please, ask the permission of the speaker before transcribing their content.
Step-by-Step Usage
1. Prepare Your Content
- Audio formats: MP3, WAV, M4A, and other common audio formats
- YouTube videos: Any public YouTube video with clear audio
- Text input: Paste any text content directly (minimum 100 characters)
- Duration: Maximum 2 hours for audio/video, up to 80,000 characters for text
2. Upload & Choose Note Style
- Visit the transcription page
- Choose from: upload an audio file, paste a YouTube URL, or enter text directly
- Select your preferred note style using the icon button next to Send: Structured (full cleaned notes), Summarized (concise overview), Key Points (bullet-point reference), or Flashcards (Q&A cards for spaced repetition)
3. Wait for Processing
- Transcription Phase: ML converts your audio or video to text with high accuracy (skipped for text input)
- Formatting Phase: AI analyzes and structures the content according to your chosen note style
- Real-time progress updates show estimated completion time
4. Review and Export
- View both raw transcription and formatted notes side-by-side
- Copy formatted text or export to markdown format
- Your processed content is saved and accessible via unique URLs
Note Styles
Choose the output format that best fits your study needs:
Full-length, professionally formatted notes. Every explanation, example, and formula is preserved while removing verbal clutter. Best for thorough study and reference.
A concise overview at roughly 25–35% of the original length. Captures all main ideas and conclusions. Perfect for quick review.
A structured bullet-point list of every important fact, definition, formula, and takeaway. Ideal as a quick-reference sheet before exams.
Question-and-answer flashcards covering all key concepts. Designed for spaced repetition study and active recall practice.
Credit System
Our service uses a credit-based system to manage usage:
- 1 credit = 1 transcription regardless of content length or note style
- New users receive free credits to try the service with audio, YouTube videos, or text
- Failed transcriptions don't consume credits
- Additional credits can be purchased through your account
Processing Time
Processing time depends on several factors:
Usually it takes 1 minute to process one hour of audio
Text input is processed faster since it skips the transcription phase
During the high demand, the processing time may increase
Authentication
To use the transcription service, you'll need to:
- Create an account or sign in before uploading files, YouTube URLs, or text
- Have sufficient credits in your account
- Only you can access your transcription jobs
Need Help?
If you need additional assistance or have questions about using the service, please contact our support team through the help option in the menu.