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Free Lecture Transcription Tool

Upload any lecture recording and get accurate transcripts with timestamps, structured study notes, and key concepts. Perfect for students, professors, and online learners.

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Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, WebM, OGG — Max 120 minutes

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99%

Transcription Accuracy

20+

Languages Supported

120min

Max Lecture Length

What Is an AI Lecture Transcription Tool?

An AI lecture transcription tool converts recorded lectures and academic presentations into accurate written text automatically. Instead of frantically taking notes during class or rewinding recordings dozens of times, students and educators can upload their lecture audio and receive a complete, searchable transcript that captures every concept, example, and explanation discussed.

TaskAGI's transcription engine leverages HyperVoice speech recognition technology optimized for academic and educational content. It handles domain-specific terminology, complex explanations, and varying speaker cadences with precision, producing transcripts that preserve the educational value of the original lecture without losing context or technical accuracy.

Students use lecture transcription to create comprehensive study materials and review difficult concepts at their own pace. Educators use it to generate accessible versions of their courses for students with hearing impairments or language barriers. Researchers, continuing education professionals, and online course creators also benefit from the ability to quickly transform hours of spoken content into organized, shareable text documents.

How It Works

Turn any lecture recording into searchable study notes and transcripts in minutes. Powered by state-of-the-art AI speech recognition optimized for academic content.

Used by students, professors, and educators at universities worldwide.

Try It Free

Upload or Paste URL

Upload a lecture recording or paste a URL from YouTube, Zoom, or any course platform. Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and WebM up to 120 minutes.

Academic Accuracy

Handles technical terminology, scientific names, and discipline-specific jargon across medicine, law, engineering, computer science, and more.

Structured Study Notes

AI organizes the transcript into structured notes by topic, extracting key concepts, definitions, and important points. Study smarter, not harder.

Key Concepts & Definitions

Automatically extract key terms, definitions, and formulas mentioned in the lecture. Build a study glossary without any manual effort.

Export & Share

Download as TXT, DOCX, or PDF. Choose timestamped transcript, study notes, or summary format. Share with classmates or import into your note-taking app.

Any Lecture Format

Transcribe in-person lectures, Zoom classes, YouTube lectures, online courses, webinars, seminars, and any recorded educational content.

Got questions?

Everything you need to know about our lecture transcription tool and how to get started.

How does the AI lecture transcription tool work?

Upload your lecture recording or paste a URL. Our AI uses advanced speech recognition to convert the lecture audio to text with timestamps. It can also generate structured study notes, key concept summaries, and topic breakdowns. The result is a searchable, organized document you can study from.

Is this lecture transcription tool really free?

Yes! You can transcribe lectures for free with a TaskAGI account. The free plan includes 2 minutes of transcription per month, perfect for testing the tool. For full lectures, paid plans offer up to 3,000 minutes per month with premium features like study guide generation and key concept extraction.

Can it handle technical and academic terminology?

Yes! Our AI is trained on academic content and handles technical terminology, scientific names, mathematical concepts, and discipline-specific jargon across fields like medicine, law, engineering, computer science, and more. Accuracy improves with clear audio and standard pronunciation.

What lecture formats and file types are supported?

The tool supports all common audio and video formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, WebM, OGG, and FLAC. You can transcribe in-person lectures, recorded Zoom classes, YouTube lectures, online course videos, and any other educational recording up to 120 minutes.

How accurate is the lecture transcription?

Our AI achieves up to 99% accuracy on clear lecture audio. Accuracy depends on audio quality, lecture hall acoustics, speaker clarity, and background noise. For best results, use recordings from a lapel microphone or close-range recording device. The tool handles accents and varying speaking speeds well.

What output formats are available for lecture transcripts?

Choose from multiple output formats: Full Timestamped Transcript, Structured Study Notes (organized by topic), Key Concepts & Definitions, Study Guide with Q&A, or Condensed Lecture Summary. Export as TXT, DOCX, or PDF. All formats include timestamps for easy reference back to the original recording.

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Use Cases

Our lecture transcription tool is trusted by students, professors, and educators at universities worldwide.

University Lectures

Transcribe college and university lectures into searchable study notes

Online Courses

Turn online course videos and webinars into readable transcripts

Exam Preparation

Generate study guides and key concept lists from lecture recordings

Accessibility

Make lectures accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing students

Professional Development

Transcribe training sessions, workshops, and conference talks

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose a plan that fits your needs — start free and upgrade as your lecture volume grows.

Free

Try lecture transcription at no cost.

$0/mo

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2 minutes transcription

Basic study notes

Plain text export

Community support

Personal

For students with regular lectures.

$19/mo

Get Started

500 minutes per month

Study guide generation

All export formats

Priority processing

Automator

Best for students with heavy course loads.

$49/mo

Upgrade to Automator

1,200 minutes per month

API access

Batch processing

Team collaboration

Orchestrator

Enterprise-grade educational transcription.

$149/mo

Contact Sales

3,000 minutes per month

Dedicated support

Custom vocabulary

SLA guarantee

What our users say

Thousands of students and educators trust TaskAGI's lecture transcription tool for accurate, structured study materials.

I record every lecture and run it through TaskAGI. The structured study notes and key concepts extraction have completely changed how I review for exams. I went from C+ to A- in one semester.

James Okafor

Pre-Med Student, UCLA

I teach 4 courses per semester and now provide transcripts for every lecture. Students love the study guides, and it makes my courses far more accessible. Setup took 30 seconds.

Prof. Sarah Kim

Associate Professor, MIT

Our online learning platform uses TaskAGI to auto-generate transcripts and study guides for 200+ course videos. The accuracy with technical terminology is remarkable and students engage 40% more.

Rachel Nguyen

VP of Content, EdTech Startup