Better audio. Better transcripts.

Start with a clear recording

Place the microphone where it can pick up every speaker clearly. Choose a quieter room when possible, reduce background music, and avoid covering the microphone. Record a short test and listen to it before a long interview or meeting. Speech that is difficult for you to hear is also harder to transcribe reliably.

Give each speaker room to finish

Overlapping voices make it harder to capture the words in the correct order. In interviews, pause briefly before the next question. In group discussions, encourage people to take turns. JotSonic’s speaker labels are added manually, so clear turns also make the editing stage easier. Use the recording itself to confirm who said each passage.

Upload the clearest file you have

Use the original audio file when available. Repeated compression or recording a loudspeaker with another device can make speech harder to hear. JotSonic’s standard upload accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, WebM, OGG, FLAC, and AAC. Check your plan’s size and duration limits before uploading a long session. The upload dialog detects the language automatically.

Review the parts that matter most

Once transcription finishes, search for names and specialist terms, then click the surrounding words to listen back. Check numbers, negations such as “not,” and any statement whose wording changes its meaning. Accuracy varies with language and recording quality; clear audio still benefits from a final review.

Use Find & replace for a recurring spelling error, and correct individual passages in Edit. Save the reviewed version before exporting or sharing. If you plan to use subtitles, preview them against the original recording as a final check.