How to Make Your First Audio Transcription - VoxScriber Tutorial
Real step-by-step for your first transcription on VoxScriber: upload the file, choose the engine and language, track processing, and download the result.
This is the complete path for your first transcription: upload the file, set two or three options, and get the finished text. An audio of up to 5 minutes is usually ready in less than a minute.
Before you start
- Verified account: uploading files requires a verified email (or verified WhatsApp). If you haven't done that yet, see Create account and verify.
- An audio or video file: practically any format works (MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG from WhatsApp, MP4, MOV...). On the free plan, the file can be up to 30 minutes and 500 MB.
- Cycle balance: every new account already comes with 120 free cycles — enough for 30 minutes on the Premium engine.
Open the new transcription screen
On the dashboard, click New transcription. On this screen you can:
- Drag and drop the file onto the indicated area;
- Select the file from your computer or phone;
- Record directly in the browser;
- Paste a YouTube link or media URL.
The upload shows the progress bar. Large files upload in chunks and, if the connection drops, the upload resumes from where it stopped — just upload the same file again.
Choose the engine and language
Before starting, you can adjust:
- Transcription engine: the default is Premium (high accuracy, 4 cycles/min). Standard is more economical (1 cycle/min) and works well with noise; Nano runs in the browser and costs 0 cycles. See which engine to use.
- Language: choose the audio language or leave it on automatic detection.
- Speaker detection: turn it on to identify who is speaking. On the free plan, the screen shows up to 2 speakers.
Track the processing
Click start and wait. Typical times:
- Audio up to 5 minutes: ~25 to 30 seconds;
- Audio from 30 to 60 minutes: ~3 to 5 minutes;
- Audio over 1 hour: ~5 to 10 minutes.
You don't need to stay on the page — the transcription continues on the server and appears in your library when it finishes.
Review, edit, and export
With the transcription ready, open it in your library. There you have:
- Player synchronized with the text;
- Editor to fix sections and rename speakers (saving is manual, via the save button);
- AI features: automatic title, summary, minutes, and translation;
- Export: on the free plan, PDF and TXT; paid plans unlock DOCX, SRT, VTT, and JSON.
Cycles are only deducted after the transcription is completed successfully. If something fails, you don't pay — and the system tries again automatically several times, notifying you by email if needed.
Frequently asked questions
How much will it cost in cycles?
On the Premium engine, 4 cycles per minute of audio (a 10-minute audio = 40 cycles). On Standard, 1 cycle per minute. Fractions are rounded up.
My file exceeded the free plan limit. What now?
The free plan accepts files up to 30 minutes and 500 MB. For larger files, see the limits per plan or upgrade.
The transcription failed. Did I lose my cycles?
No. Charges only happen together with delivery. Temporary failures go into an automatic retry system — see what happens when it fails.
Can I close the browser during processing?
After the upload finishes, yes. During the upload, keep the tab open — the browser warns you if you try to leave in the middle.
Related articles
- Create account and verify
- Accepted formats and upload limits
- Understand cycles
- Send audio via WhatsApp
- Dashboard: overview
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