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Getting Started
Transcribe Lecture; makes it easy to convert your audio files and YouTube videos into formatted study notes. Follow this guide to get the most out of our service.
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
- Duration: Maximum 2 hours, longer content takes more time to process
2. Upload Your Content
- Visit the transcription page
- Either upload an audio file or paste a YouTube URL
- The system will automatically analyze your content and estimate processing time
3. Wait for Processing
- Transcription Phase: ML converts your audio or video to text with high accuracy
- Formatting Phase: AI analyzes and structures the content into study-ready notes
- 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
Credit System
Our service uses a credit-based system to manage usage:
- 1 credit = 1 transcription regardless of file length
- New users receive free credits to try the service with both audio files and YouTube videos
- Failed transcriptions don't consume credits
- Additional credits can be purchased through your account
Processing Time
Processing time depends on several factors:
⏱️ Audio Duration
Usually it takes 1 minute to process one hour of audio
📊 Queue Position
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 or YouTube URLs
- 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.