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Public Meeting Transcription for Minutes and Review

Turn public meeting recordings into searchable text for agendas, minutes, decisions, public records, and accessibility.

Instant access. No credit card required.

Sign up is required before uploading or transcribing.

Upload a meeting recording file you are authorized to process. Follow public records and privacy requirements.

Make long public meetings easier to navigate

Public meetings include roll calls, motions, public comment, reports, and decisions. Transcripts make those moments easier to find after the meeting.

Good fit for

  • Board meetings
  • Public hearings
  • Committee meetings
  • Town halls
  • Community forums

What the Transcript Helps With

Minutes support

Use transcripts as source material for meeting minutes and decision logs.

Public comment review

Search comments, names, topics, and recurring concerns.

Accessibility

Create text versions of recordings for residents and staff who need written access.

Upload-Based Workflow

These pages are written for uploaded audio or video files. For video platforms, export a file you are allowed to process instead of pasting a video-page URL.

  1. Save the public meeting recording as audio or video.
  2. Upload the file and generate a transcript.
  3. Review motions, names, votes, and legal language before using the transcript in official records.

Common Issues and Fixes

Official record requirements

Use the transcript as working material and follow official records procedures where required.

Distant microphones

Use the board audio feed or strongest recording source when possible.

FAQ

Can this help draft meeting minutes?

Yes. Use the transcript as source material, then review and format the final minutes.

Can I transcribe video recordings?

Yes. Upload the video file or an audio export.

Is the transcript official automatically?

No. Review and approval processes still depend on your organization.

Start public meeting transcription today

Upload an audio or video file, generate a transcript, and export it in the format your workflow needs.

Instant access. No credit card required.

Sign up is required before uploading or transcribing.

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Free Plan

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  • 3 transcriptions per day
  • Max 35 minutes per file
  • Max 50 MB per file
  • First transcript summary included
  • Export to TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT