Supported Formats
TranscribeAI supports all major audio and video formats. Upload your files in any of these formats and get an accurate transcript.
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Audio Formats
The most popular audio format worldwide. MP3 files offer excellent compression while maintaining good quality, making them ideal for podcasts, music, and voice recordings.
Uncompressed audio format offering the highest quality. WAV files are commonly used in professional audio production and provide crystal-clear transcription results.
Apple's audio format used in iTunes and iOS devices. M4A provides good compression with high quality, making it popular for Apple ecosystem users.
Lossless audio compression format that preserves original quality while reducing file size. Perfect for high-fidelity audio transcription needs.
Open-source audio format (usually Opus or Vorbis codec). OGG offers good quality with efficient compression, commonly used in web applications.
Advanced Audio Coding format that offers better sound quality than MP3 at similar bitrates. Widely used in streaming services and modern devices.
Windows Media Audio format developed by Microsoft. Common in Windows ecosystems and older media players.
Modern, versatile audio codec designed for interactive speech and audio transmission. Excellent for voice recordings and VoIP applications.
Video Formats
For video files, TranscribeAI automatically extracts the audio track and transcribes it. No need to convert your videos — just upload them directly.
The most widely used video format. MP4 files are compatible with virtually all devices and platforms. Audio is automatically extracted for transcription.
Apple's video format used in QuickTime and iOS devices. Commonly used in video editing and production workflows.
Open-source video format optimized for the web. Commonly used in HTML5 video streaming and web applications.
Matroska video format that can contain multiple audio and subtitle tracks. Popular for high-quality video storage.
Audio Video Interleave format developed by Microsoft. One of the oldest video formats, still widely used and supported.
Technical Specifications
Maximum File Size
Upload files up to 200MB. For long recordings, compressed formats like MP3 or M4A keep files small.
Audio Extraction
For video files, audio is automatically extracted — no manual conversion needed.
Quality Requirements
All formats are supported regardless of bitrate or sample rate. Clear audio produces better results.
Processing Time
Most files are done within minutes, usually much faster than real-time playback.