How to Transcribe a Lecture
To transcribe a lecture, record it live with the LiteScribe desktop or mobile app, or upload the audio or video recording afterwards. LiteScribe turns the class into accurate, timestamped text with an AI summary and topic tags, works in 100+ languages, and can run fully offline on the desktop app, ideal for study notes and revision.
How it works
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Record or upload the lecture
Record the class live in the LiteScribe mobile or desktop app, or upload an existing audio or video recording of the lecture in any common format.
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Get timestamped text
LiteScribe transcribes the lecture into clean, searchable text with timestamps on every line, so you can jump straight to the moment a concept was explained.
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Summarize for revision
Use the AI summary and topic tags to turn a long lecture into concise study notes, then ask AI questions across the material to test your understanding.
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Save and review
Export to DOCX, PDF, or TXT for your study documents, or keep the transcript searchable so you can find any definition or example in seconds.
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