Supported Audio & Video Formats | VoxScriber - Complete List
Complete list of audio and video formats supported by VoxScriber: MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, MP4, MOV, AVI, and more.
Supported Audio and Video Formats
Complete list of all formats accepted by VoxScriber, with quality recommendations, technical specifications, and tips to optimize your files for the best possible transcription.
Accepted Formats
Audio (Recommended)
- MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WMA, AAC, AIFF
Video (Audio extracted)
- MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, FLV, WebM
Audio Formats - Detailed Analysis
MP3
Quality: Good | Compression: Lossy
The most popular format, good compression and acceptable quality.
Advantages:
- Small file sizes
- Universally supported
- Fast upload
Disadvantages:
- Quality loss from compression
- Not ideal for critical transcriptions
Best for: General recordings, meetings, lectures
WAV
Quality: Excellent | Compression: Uncompressed
Advantages:
- Maximum audio quality
- No data loss
- Best for precise transcription
Disadvantages:
- Very large files
- Slower upload
Best for: Professional transcriptions requiring maximum accuracy
M4A
Quality: Very Good | Compression: Advanced compression
Advantages:
- Better quality than MP3 at similar size
- Native iPhone/iPad format
- Good compression
Best for: Smartphone recordings from Apple devices, podcasts
FLAC
Quality: Excellent | Compression: Lossless
Advantages:
- Quality equal to WAV
- Smaller file than WAV
- No data loss
Disadvantages:
- Larger files than MP3
- Less widely supported than MP3
Best for: Professional audio where quality is a priority
OGG
Quality: Good | Compression: Optimized lossy
Advantages:
- Free and open source format
- Good quality with efficient compression
Best for: Recordings from open source software
Supported Video Formats
For video files: We automatically extract the audio and process only the sound track. The video is not used in the transcription, only the audio.
Accepted formats
- MP4 - Most common video format
- MOV - Native QuickTime/Apple format
- AVI - Classic Windows format
- MKV - Versatile container
- WMV - Windows Media Video
- FLV - Flash Video
- WebM - Modern web format
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Limit | |---|---| | Maximum size | 5 GB | | Maximum duration | 10 hours | | Minimum recommended bitrate | 128 kbps | | Channels | Mono or stereo | | Sample rate | 8 kHz - 48 kHz |
Tips for Choosing the Best Format
Free Conversion Tools
Audacity
Free and powerful audio editor. Ideal for converting, editing, and optimizing audio files.
- Converts all formats
- Removes noise
- Improves quality
VLC Media Player
Media player that also converts audio and video to any format.
- Converts audio and video
- Simple interface
- Supports all formats
Online Converters
Several free online options for quick conversions.
- No installation required
- Quick and practical
- Multiple formats
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Continue learning
- Detailed Format Guides - MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, MP4, MOV, and all 516 supported codecs
- Quality Settings - How to optimize settings for the best results
- Large File Processing - Tips for working with long or large files