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Files, formats, length and recording in the browser.
Can I transcribe MP4 video to text?
Yes. Upload the MP4 and you'll get a transcript of the audio track.
How big can my files be?
On Premium you can upload files up to 8 hours long and run several at once. The free plan gives you 10 minutes of transcription a day: longer files are transcribed up to that daily limit.
Do I need an app to record?
No. The recorder works in your browser on any laptop or phone.
Can I record a whole lecture?
Yes. Premium has no daily limit.
What format does the iPhone record in?
M4A. voxnoto reads it directly, no conversion needed.
Where do Voice Memos files go?
They stay in the app until you share them. Save to Files to get the file itself.
Can I transcribe a memo without a computer?
Yes. Upload it from Safari on the phone, or record in the browser.
How do I transcribe a recording on Android?
Upload it to voxnoto, or record directly in Chrome. The transcript is ready in a few minutes.
Which formats do Android recorders use?
Usually MP3, M4A or WAV. All are supported.
Can I record a three-hour lecture?
Yes. Premium takes files up to 8 hours.
Can I transcribe a recorded webinar or an online class?
Yes. Upload the video file, or send the bot to a live Zoom, Teams or Google Meet class.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, in the browser. Nothing to install.
Can I transcribe a phone interview?
Yes. Record the call with your usual tool and upload the file.
Should I tell candidates the interview is recorded?
Yes, always, at the start. In many places it is also a legal requirement.
How long can an interview be?
Up to 8 hours per recording.
Can I upload old recordings?
Yes, any audio or video file up to 8 hours.
How long can an episode be?
Up to 8 hours per file.
Does it work with video podcasts?
Yes. Upload MP4 or MOV and voxnoto transcribes the audio track.
Can I record longer meetings?
Yes, files up to 8 hours.
How do I convert an MP3 to text?
Upload the file to voxnoto. The transcript is ready in a few minutes.
How long can the MP3 be?
Up to 8 hours per file.
How do I convert an M4A to text?
Upload the file to voxnoto. The transcript is ready in a few minutes.
Can I transcribe an iPhone voice memo?
Yes. Share the memo to Files, then upload it, or record directly in voxnoto in your phone's browser.
Do I need to convert it to MP3 first?
No. M4A is read directly.
How do I convert an MP4 to text?
Upload the file to voxnoto. It transcribes the audio track and returns the text in a few minutes.
How do I convert a MOV to text?
Upload the file to voxnoto. It transcribes the audio track and returns the text in a few minutes.
Do I need to convert MOV to MP4 first?
No. MOV is read directly.
Can I transcribe a video shot on an iPhone?
Yes. Share it to Files and upload, or record directly in voxnoto in your phone's browser.
How do I convert a WAV to text?
Upload the file to voxnoto. The transcript is ready in a few minutes.
Is there a file size limit?
Length is the limit rather than size; upload a large file on a stable connection.
How do I convert video to text?
Upload the video to voxnoto. It transcribes the audio track and returns the text, usually within minutes.
Which video formats are supported?
MP4, MOV, WMV, MPEG and most other common formats.
Does the video quality matter?
Only the audio matters. Clear speech gives a better transcript than a high-resolution picture.
How do I turn a voice memo into text?
Upload the recording to voxnoto, or record directly in your browser. The transcript is ready in minutes.
How do I convert voice to text?
Record in your browser or upload a recording. The text is ready in a few minutes.
Which formats work?
MP3, M4A, WAV and most others, up to 8 hours.
Can I try it on my own file?
Yes. The free plan covers 10 minutes of transcription every day.
How long a file can I transcribe?
Up to 8 hours per recording on Premium.
Do I need to split a long recording?
No, not under 8 hours.
How long does a long file take to process?
Longer than a short one, but you can close the tab and come back.
Is there a limit on how many long files I can upload?
No. Premium has no monthly cap.
Can I transcribe from a link?
Yes, if it is a direct link to an audio or video file: paste it and we fetch the file ourselves. Links to YouTube, Google Drive and Dropbox are not supported at the moment.
Can I transcribe an Android recording?
Yes. Android recorders usually save MP3 or M4A, and both work.
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