Duration limits

Files up to 70 minutes upload without issue. Longer recordings are supported on paid plans, subject to your plan's duration cap.

If your audio or video file is longer than 60 minutes but less than 70 minutes, you will be able to successfully upload your file with no issues.

We understand that sometimes a file might be slightly longer than expected so we’ve given you a some wiggle room.

Overview

Transcribing and summarizing long audio files, such as conferences or legal depositions, can be time-consuming. This feature allows you to efficiently process these lengthy recordings, extracting key information without having to listen to the entire duration.

By using AI, you can quickly get a concise summary of your audio, saving you valuable time and effort. This is especially useful for identifying critical points or specific statements within hours of content.

How It Works

The process involves uploading your audio file, allowing the AI to generate a full transcript, and then using intelligent prompts to create a summary. For extremely long files, you may consider splitting them into smaller segments.

Getting Started

To access this feature, go to Uploads in your dashboard.

Step-By-Step Workflow

Follow these steps to transcribe and summarize your long audio files:

Upload: Upload your audio file (MP3/MP4). The system supports files up to 4 hours in length.
Transcribe: Allow the AI to generate the full text of your audio.
Summarize:
- Use a AI Chat, such as: “Summarize this entire transcript into 5 key bullet points.”
- Alternatively, use the “Chapter Detection” insight to break down the content by topic.
Review: Click on the summary points to jump directly to that specific section in the audio.

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Pro Tips

For more targeted summaries, use Speaker Identification before summarizing. This helps the AI understand who said what, enabling prompts like: “What did the Judge say?”

Troubleshooting

If you encounter a “File too large” error, try compressing the audio bitrate. Reducing it from 128kbps to 64kbps can significantly decrease file size without a noticeable loss in speech clarity.

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Here’s what to do next:

Login to your account and navigate to Uploads → Transcribe & Summarize.
Try it out with a conference recording or deposition transcript.
Explore the options to see how AI summaries can fit your workflow.

Need help? Contact our support team or check out our other guides.

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