Why Transcribe Your Discord Voice Chats?
ChatGPT can’t transcribe Discord voice chats. It has no audio processing and can’t access voice channel recordings. ScreenApp handles this directly — upload a recorded voice chat, and the AI produces a searchable transcript with speaker labels and timestamps. No bot installation required.
Once you have that written record, your community conversations stop disappearing the moment someone leaves the channel. You can search through months of discussions, pull quotes for social media, or share meeting notes with people who missed the call.
Build a Searchable Server Archive
Voice conversations vanish as soon as they end. A written record gives your community a permanent, searchable history of discussions, events, and announcements. Server admins can reference past decisions instead of relying on memory or asking “didn’t we already talk about this?”
Turn Conversations Into Content
A good Discord discussion can fuel content across other platforms. Pull direct quotes for tweets, write blog summaries from brainstorming sessions, or draft YouTube scripts from collaborative planning calls. The transcript gives you raw material to work with.
Support Moderation and Accessibility
Written records help moderators resolve disputes with clear evidence of what was said. They also make voice channels accessible to community members who are deaf or hard of hearing — something that’s easy to overlook but matters a lot.
How It Works
Getting a text version of your voice chat takes three steps:
- Record the voice chat. Use screen recording software like OBS or ScreenApp to capture the audio from your Discord voice channel.
- Upload the file. Drag your saved audio or video file into the platform. It supports all common formats.
- Get your transcript. The AI processes the recording, identifies different speakers, and delivers an editable transcript you can export as PDF, DOCX, or TXT.
How ScreenApp Compares to Other Options
| Feature | ScreenApp | Craig Bot | DiscMeet | Otter.ai | Scripty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Upload recording | In-channel recording bot | Live transcription bot | Upload recording | Live transcription bot |
| Transcription included | Yes | No (audio only) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | 45-min sessions | 6-hr recordings (7-day storage) | 2 hrs/month | 300 min/month (30-min cap) | Unlimited (core features) |
| Paid pricing | Pro plan available | $1-4/month (Patreon) | $9.99/month | $8.33-16.99/month | Free |
| Speaker identification | Yes | Separate audio tracks | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Language support | 50+ | English only | 100+ | English-focused | 55 |
| Bot installation needed | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Export formats | TXT, PDF, DOCX | FLAC, AAC, Audacity | In-Discord text | Multiple | Text channel |
How these differ in practice:
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Craig Bot records audio but doesn’t transcribe it. You get separate audio files per speaker, which is great for podcast editing, but you still need a separate service to turn those files into text. Premium tiers cost $1-4/month through Patreon.
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DiscMeet joins your voice channel and transcribes in real time, producing AI-generated meeting summaries and action items directly in Discord. The free plan covers 2 hours per month. Beyond that, the Pro plan runs $9.99/month for unlimited use.
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Otter.ai is a general-purpose transcription platform with no native Discord integration. You’d need to record separately, then upload to Otter. The free plan caps at 300 minutes with a 30-minute-per-conversation limit. Pro costs $8.33-16.99/month depending on billing cycle.
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Scripty processes everything offline for privacy and runs entirely within Discord. It’s free, but the output goes to a text channel rather than a downloadable file, and speaker identification is limited compared to dedicated transcription tools.
Who Uses This
- Server admins and community managers who need records of meetings, town halls, and event planning calls.
- Content creators and streamers looking to repurpose live discussions into blog posts, social clips, or video scripts.
- Tabletop gaming groups that want session recaps — D&D campaigns, for example, generate hours of dialogue that’s hard to summarize from memory alone.
- Study groups and tutors recording collaborative sessions so everyone can review what was covered without re-watching entire calls.
- Podcast teams using Discord as their recording platform who need quick written drafts of each episode.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I record a Discord voice chat?
Use screen recording software like OBS or ScreenApp while you’re in the voice channel. This captures all audio from the call. Save the file as MP4, MP3, or WAV, then upload it for transcription.
How accurate is the transcription with multiple speakers?
The AI handles overlapping speakers well and reaches up to 99% accuracy with clear audio. Each speaker gets labeled separately, so you can tell who said what even in busy group conversations.
Can this transcribe a live Discord call in real time?
No. You need to record the call first, then upload the file. If you want live transcription happening inside Discord itself, a bot-based tool like DiscMeet or Scripty would be a better fit for that specific need.
What about Discord transcription bots?
Bots like Craig, Scripty, and DiscMeet work directly inside Discord, which is convenient. The trade-off is that they need to be invited to your server and present during the call. ScreenApp works differently — you upload a recording after the fact, which means no bot permissions, no server setup, and you can transcribe older recordings too.
Is it legal to record and transcribe Discord voice chats?
Laws vary by location, but the general rule is to get permission from everyone in the call before you start recording. Many regions require all-party consent. Always inform participants and follow your local regulations alongside Discord’s terms of service.
What file formats can I upload?
The platform accepts most common audio and video formats, including MP4, MP3, WAV, M4A, and WEBM. If your screen recorder saves in a supported format, you can upload it directly without converting.
How long can the recording be?
Free accounts can transcribe recordings up to 45 minutes. Longer files are supported on paid plans. There’s no minimum length — even a short 2-minute voice message works fine.
