Transcription for Students
Upload lectures, tutorials, or study group recordings and get a fast, accurate TXT transcript you can skim, search, and annotate.
Works with MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV · Export: TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, PDF
Study Smarter, Not Harder
📝 Better Notes
Focus on understanding in class. Use the transcript later to build Cornell notes, outlines, and summaries.
🎯 Exam Prep
Search across all your course transcripts to quickly review definitions, proofs, formulas, and examples.
🔍 Research Helper
Transcribe interviews or focus groups for projects and theses. Copy citations and quotes precisely.
♿ Accessibility
Helpful for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, ESL learners, and anyone studying in noisy/quiet spaces.
🔐 Private by Default
Your audio and text stay yours. Delete any file at any time.
How It Works
Record
Record lectures or study sessions (follow your university’s policy and instructor consent).
Transcribe
Upload the file and get a clean TXT transcript-no timestamps-optimized for quick reading.
Review & Retain
Paste into Notion/Obsidian/Docs, highlight key ideas, and convert into practice questions.
Evidence: Transcripts Work Best as a Study Companion
A study in the Australasian Journal of Educational Technology examined how students used lecture recordings alongside attendance. The key takeaway: using recordings as a complement to attending class improved outcomes, while substituting recordings for attendance led to lower marks.
Reference: Andrew Williams, Elisa Birch & Phil Hancock (2012). The impact of online lecture recordings on student performance, AJET 28(2), 199–213.
- ✅ Attending most lectures plus using recordings provided added benefit.
- ⚠️ Replacing attendance with recordings did not close the performance gap.
- 💡 Practical implication: Use transcripts/recordings to reinforce-not replace-class time.
Example Study Flow (30 Minutes)
⏱️ 5 min - Skim
Scan the TXT transcript headings and bold terms to orient before deep study.
⏱️ 15 min - Extract
Copy key definitions/theorems into your notes; add a one-sentence summary per slide/topic.
⏱️ 10 min - Quiz
Turn transcript sections into practice questions or flashcards. Mark gaps to revisit in lecture.
[Lecturer] The marginal rate of substitution measures how willing a student is to trade one good for another while keeping utility constant. [Student Q] Does a diminishing MRS imply convex indifference curves? [Lecturer] Yes. Diminishing MRS corresponds to convex preferences.
Built for Coursework
Plain-Text Output (TXT)
Lightweight, portable, and perfect for Notion, Obsidian, Google Docs, or Markdown.
Fast Turnaround
Transcribe and review right after class while concepts are fresh.
Searchable Study Material
Use simple text search to find topics, formulas, or names across a whole semester.
Private & Secure
Your content stays yours. Delete any file, any time.
Academic integrity: Always follow your institution’s recording policies and instructor guidelines. Use transcripts to enhance learning—not to skip class.
FAQ
Does this replace attending lectures?
No. Evidence suggests transcripts and recordings are most effective as a complement to attendance, not a substitute. See the AJET study linked above.
Which formats are supported?
Upload MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, or MOV. Export formats: TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, PDF.
Do you include timestamps or captions?
Yes—InstantTranscriber includes speaker identification and timestamps. You can toggle these features on/off in the viewer to get clean plain text or enhanced transcripts with speaker labels and timing details perfect for study notes and research.
Can I organize transcripts by course?
Yes—export TXT and store them in folders or your notes app with tags for each class.
Is there a student discount?
Yes—see pricing for current student offers and free trial details.
Boost Your Academic Performance
Create readable, searchable notes from every lecture-then study with purpose.