What it does
Upload an audio file — MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC — or hit record in the browser. You get structured notes back: speakers labeled, key points pulled out, timestamps throughout. Not a raw transcript.
ChatGPT doesn’t accept audio. Gemini takes audio uploads up to 100MB but doesn’t identify speakers and forces you to split anything over 30 minutes. This tool does transcription, speaker diarization, and note organization in one pass.
Runs in the browser — nothing to install, no bot joining a call. 30 minutes free per month, no credit card. For video files or YouTube links, use the video to notes converter.
What’s in the notes:
- Speaker-labeled sections (up to 10 voices)
- Key points and action items, not a raw transcript
- Timestamps linking back to the audio
- 50+ languages, auto-detected
Accuracy sits around 95% on clear audio. A 60-minute recording finishes in 3-5 minutes. Files are encrypted and never used to train models (SOC 2 Type II).
How it works
- Upload or record — MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, or tap record in the browser.
- AI transcribes and labels — Speaker diarization runs automatically. Key points and action items get extracted.
- Review and export — PDF, Word, plain text, or Markdown. Timestamps stay clickable.
Context carries through long recordings, so a 2-hour interview stays coherent instead of losing track of who’s talking.
Built-in voice recorder
The browser recorder captures audio without a separate app. Hit record on your phone during a walk, on a laptop during a lecture, or on a desktop for a podcast interview. When you stop, the AI processes it automatically.
- Record in-browser on any device
- Multi-speaker detection
- Searchable timestamps
- Mobile recording with cloud sync
- Handles background noise and overlapping speech
Audio to notes vs other apps
| Feature | ScreenApp | Otter.ai | NoteGPT | meetergo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 30 min/month | 300 min/month | 200 min/month | 150 min/month |
| Paid (annual) | Custom | $8.33/mo | $9/mo | $11/mo |
| Max length (free) | Unlimited | 30 min/session | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| File imports (free) | Unlimited | 3 lifetime | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| No download | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| No meeting bot | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Structured notes | Yes | Limited | No | No |
| Speaker ID | Yes | Yes (basic) | Yes (basic) | Yes (basic) |
| Browser recorder | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 50+ languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
- Otter.ai has a bigger free tier but requires a bot in your meetings and caps free file imports at 3 lifetime.
- NoteGPT gives raw transcription — no topic grouping or extracted action items.
- meetergo needs a desktop install and has the smallest free tier.
Who uses it
Students record lectures on their phone and get study-ready notes after class, grouped by topic with timestamps.
Business professionals upload recorded calls and voice memos. For live Zoom, Teams, or Meet calls, use the AI meeting note taker — no bot required.
Researchers run interview recordings through it. Speaker labels and citable timestamps make quote retrieval fast.
Content creators and podcasters repurpose episodes into show notes, blog posts, and pull quotes. Good fit for voice memos and field recordings too.
Journalists document interviews and press conferences, then search across recordings by keyword.
FAQ
Is it free?
Yes. 30 minutes per month, no credit card. Free accounts get the full feature set: speaker labels, structured notes, timestamps, exports.
What file formats are supported?
MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AAC, and most common audio formats. You can also extract audio from a video file — or use the video to notes converter directly.
How accurate is it?
Around 95% on clear recordings. Speaker diarization handles multiple voices, accents, and technical vocabulary. Low-confidence sections get flagged.
How long does it take?
3-5 minutes for a 60-minute recording. Clearer audio finishes faster.
Does it identify different speakers?
Yes. Up to 10 distinct speakers, labeled automatically — useful for interviews, podcasts, and multi-person meetings.
Can ChatGPT or Gemini do this?
ChatGPT doesn’t accept audio files. Gemini takes uploads up to 100MB but doesn’t identify speakers and requires you to split recordings over 30 minutes. Neither produces structured notes — only raw transcripts. This tool handles all of it in one step.
What languages does it support?
50+ including Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese, and Arabic. Language is auto-detected or you can set it manually.
Is it safe?
SOC 2 Type II compliant with AES-256 encryption. Files are never used to train AI models. Automatic deletion after 30 days, or delete manually any time. No meeting bots — you choose what to upload.
Can I export the notes?
PDF, Word, plain text, or Markdown. Copy-to-clipboard also works. Timestamps stay clickable in formats that support links.
Does it work with podcasts?
Yes. Upload any podcast audio file or drop in the URL if you’ve downloaded it. Speaker labels make host/guest tracking automatic.
Can I record voice memos and convert them?
Yes. Upload voice memo files from your phone, or use the in-browser recorder to capture voice memos directly. Either way, you get structured notes back.
