Everything you need to know about using Transcriptr
Transform your audio files into accurate transcriptions in just a few simple steps.
Upload your audio file or provide a URL
Select language and other settings
Click "Transcribe" and monitor progress
Review and export your transcription
Transcribe audio in 100+ languages with high accuracy
Your progress is automatically saved and restored
Download as PDF, DOCX, or plain text with timestamps
Access and manage all your past transcriptions
Supports 10+ audio formats with automatic conversion for M4A, AAC, WMA, and more
New! Transcriptr now automatically converts unsupported formats (M4A, AAC, MP4, WMA, etc.) to MP3 before transcription. No manual conversion needed!
💡 Tip: Directly supported formats (MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG) process immediately, while other formats are automatically converted first.
⏱️ Processing Time: Auto-converted files take 30-60 seconds longer due to the conversion step, but the process is fully automated.
When you upload unsupported formats like M4A or AAC, here's what happens automatically:
System automatically detects if conversion is needed
Your file is securely uploaded to temporary storage
CloudConvert API converts your audio to MP3 format
Converted MP3 is sent for AI transcription processing
🔒 Privacy: All temporary files are automatically deleted after processing. Your original audio is never permanently stored.
👁️ Transparency: You can view detailed conversion progress in the "View Details" section during processing.
• Most audio formats are now supported (MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A, AAC, etc.)
• If your format isn't supported, try converting to MP3 or WAV first
• Check that the file size doesn't exceed the upload limit
• Try refreshing the page if uploads are failing
• Verify your internet connection is stable
• Check your internet connection and try again
• Ensure the audio quality is clear and audible
• Try reducing the batch size in advanced options
• For persistent issues, use the feedback form to report bugs
• Use modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge
• Enable JavaScript for full functionality
• Clear browser cache if experiencing issues
• Disable ad blockers if uploads are blocked
• Shorter audio files (under 1 hour) process faster
• Use lower batch sizes for large files to avoid memory issues
• Close other browser tabs to free up resources
• Consider splitting very long recordings into segments
You can upload almost any audio format! We support MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG directly, and automatically convert M4A, AAC, MP4, WMA, AIFF, and CAF files to MP3 before transcription.
Yes, your audio files are processed securely and automatically deleted after transcription. We don't store your audio permanently.
File size limits depend on your plan. Free users can upload files up to 25MB, while premium users enjoy higher limits.
Transcription accuracy typically ranges from 85-95% depending on audio quality, language, and speech clarity.
Currently, you can copy and edit transcriptions in external applications. Built-in editing features are planned for future releases.
Need more help? Check out our changelog or submit .