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Step-by-Step Guide
Start by connecting Otter to your calendar so Otter can auto-join and transcribe your Zoom call, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams meeting. Or, upload an existing audio or video file from your device. Otter supports multiple file types and automatically converts your video into text.
Once your file is uploaded, Otter’s AI instantly starts transcribing. It detects and labels different speakers and inserts timestamps to make the transcript easy to follow. The transcript appears on your screen in real time as the conversation unfolds.
Refine your transcript with just a few clicks. Otter lets you edit words, highlight key sections, and add comments or notes. It also generates a summary with links to transcript timestamps so you can easily navigate to specific parts of the discussion.
When your transcript is ready, export it in the format you need and share it with your team. Or, let Otter export it for you — Otter can automatically send meeting notes and summaries to your team via email or Slack. You can also collaborate directly in Otter AI Chat Channels.
Features & Benefits
- Speed
Experience instant AI transcription with fast speech-to-text.
- Versatility
Otter works for meetings, interviews, lectures, YouTube videos, podcast transcriptions — you name it.
- Multi-platform
Otter works on web and mobile.
- High accuracy
With multi-speaker identification, free audio transcription in multiple languages, and custom vocabulary, you’re never left guessing who said what.
- Instant insights
Otter isn’t just a transcript generator — it summarizes, too. Also ask questions about your video transcripts with Otter AI Chat.
- Interactivity:
Search, edit, and share transcripts fast so your workflow never stops.
- Shareability
Export in multiple file formats — TXT, DOCX, PDF, or SRT.
- Accessibility
Otter’s free plan includes 300 monthly transcription minutes and unlimited shared meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Very accurate — Otter uses advanced AI to capture every word precisely, even in complex conversations with multiple speakers. To boost accuracy, upload clear audio files and add custom vocabulary. You can always tweak the transcript if needed.
With Otter, you can get up to 300 transcription minutes per month for free. Paid plans unlock more features like increased monthly limits, advanced export options, and enhanced collaboration tools — all starting at $8.33 per month/user. Whether you’re a solo user or part of a team, there’s a pricing plan to meet your needs.
Otter supports AAC, MP3, M4A, WAV, WMA, and OGG audio files. You can also upload videos in these formats: AVI, MOV, MPEG, MP4, WMV, MPG, MKV, M4P, and 3GP. Just drag and drop your file into Otter, and transcription begins automatically.
Otter currently transcribes conversations in American English, British English, Spanish, and French. More languages are coming soon. Accents aren’t a problem — Otter handles a wide range of regional speech patterns. You can also train it to recognize names, jargon, or terms in other languages that you often use.
Otter transcribes in real time, so for live calls, words appear as you speak. For uploads, transcription usually takes about as long as the recording itself. A 30-minute file takes roughly 30 minutes to process. Once it’s done, you can dive right into editing and sharing.
Otter supports both. You can record directly within the app during meetings or lectures, or upload a file you recorded earlier.
Otter prioritizes your privacy with features like two-factor authentication (2FA) and secure, encrypted storage. Only you — and those you authorize — can access your files, and Otter only joins calls with your permission.
Absolutely. Otter makes it easy to edit any part of your transcript after you transcribe audio. You can fix errors, highlight key points, insert notes, and add speaker names. Otter gives you full control so your final transcript is accurate, polished, and ready to share.
Yes! Otter’s mobile app for iOS and Android lets you record, upload, transcribe, edit, and share — all from your phone or tablet. Whether you’re on the go or working remotely, you can access everything you need in just a few steps.
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