Zoom Transcription: Turn Zoom Recordings Into Text
Zoom transcription here works from the recording file: upload the MP4 or M4A that Zoom saved and get an editable transcript with speaker labels and timestamps, usually within minutes. Recordings up to 30 minutes are free without an account (120 minutes a month); Pro at €12/month covers meetings up to 10 hours and adds AI summaries and action items.
- Upload or paste the link
- Choose the language or let it detect
- Review in the editor and export
Drop audio or video here
MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV · up to 5 GB on Pro
Free plan: files up to 30 minutes, 120 minutes a month. No account needed. By uploading you agree to the terms and the privacy policy.
Zoom Transcription: Turn Zoom Recordings Into Text
| Local recording | MP4 video plus an M4A audio file, saved to a Zoom folder in Documents by default |
|---|---|
| Cloud recording | MP4 and M4A in the Recordings section of the Zoom web portal (paid Zoom plans) |
| Best file to upload | The M4A audio file: smallest upload, same speech |
| Live captions | Browser extension for the Zoom web client |
| Free length | Up to 30 minutes per file, 120 minutes per month |
Example: a short Zoom transcript
Speaker 1Morning everyone, let's keep it short. Anna, do you want to start?
Speaker 2Sure. Yesterday I finished the checkout fixes, today I'm on the email templates.
Speaker 2One blocker: I still need the final copy from marketing before I can ship them.
Speaker 1Okay, I'll chase that after this call. Who's next?
How to transcribe a Zoom recording
- Local recording: open the Zoom folder in Documents and find the folder named after the meeting
- Cloud recording: sign in to the Zoom web portal, open Recordings and download the audio file
- Upload the M4A (or the MP4) in the box above
- Edit the transcript, then download TXT, SRT or VTT
How to record and transcribe a Zoom meeting
Ask everyone for consent first, then click Record during the meeting and choose this computer or the cloud. When the meeting ends, Zoom converts a local recording into MP4 and M4A files; let that finish before you close the app.
Then upload the file here. If you'd rather follow along as people speak, the browser extension shows live captions in the Zoom web client. There's no bot joining your call.
AI meeting notes from the transcript
With Pro, the transcript turns into a summary, chapters and a list of action items, so you can send notes to the team right after the call. You can export DOCX, PDF or Markdown and translate the transcript for colleagues who speak another language.
Recordings are never used to train models and are deleted after the retention period you choose.
Use cases
- Team stand-ups and weekly planning calls
- Client calls you need a written record of
- Recorded webinars turned into articles
- Research interviews conducted over Zoom
- Lectures and seminars held on Zoom
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Frequently asked questions
How do I transcribe a recorded Zoom meeting?
Find the MP4 or M4A Zoom saved, locally or in the cloud, and upload it here. You'll get a transcript with speaker labels and timestamps.
Can I get Zoom to transcribe meetings by itself?
Zoom offers its own captions and transcripts depending on your plan and admin settings. Uploading the recording here works with any plan and adds editing and exports.
How to transcribe a Zoom recording for free?
Upload it without an account; recordings up to 30 minutes are free, up to 120 minutes per month.
Should I upload the MP4 or the M4A?
The M4A. It holds the same audio and is much smaller, so it uploads faster.
Does a bot join my Zoom meeting?
No. You upload a recording afterwards, or use the browser extension for live captions in the Zoom web client.
Can I get AI meeting notes?
Yes, with Pro: an AI summary, chapters and action items are generated from the transcript.