Question 1

How does Vocova work?

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Upload an audio or video file, or paste a URL from 1,000+ platforms like YouTube, TikTok, or Google Drive. Vocova's AI transcribes the recording and delivers a full transcript with timestamps, speaker labels, and an AI-generated summary — typically within minutes. Everything runs in the cloud with no software to install.

Question 2

How long does transcription take?

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Most recordings are transcribed within minutes. A 60-minute file typically completes in 3–5 minutes. Processing time depends on file length, audio quality, and the quality tier you select — Standard is faster, while High prioritizes maximum accuracy.

Question 3

Do I need to create an account to use Vocova?

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Yes, a free account is required. Signing up takes seconds with Google or email — no credit card needed. Your account stores all transcripts in the cloud so you can access, edit, and export them from any device.

Question 4

Can I try Vocova for free before upgrading?

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Yes. The free plan includes 30 minutes of transcription to get started, with timestamps, AI-generated summaries, and TXT export. No credit card is required. You can upgrade to Plus or Pro anytime for speaker identification, translation to 140+ languages, and more export formats.

Question 5

What devices and browsers does Vocova support?

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Vocova is a web application that works in any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — on desktop, tablet, or phone. There is nothing to download or install.

Question 6

How accurate is Vocova's transcription?

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Vocova uses state-of-the-art speech recognition models that deliver high accuracy across a wide range of accents, speaking speeds, and audio conditions. Two quality tiers are available: Standard for faster results and High for maximum precision. Every transcript includes a built-in editor for reviewing and refining any section.

Question 7

What languages does Vocova transcribe?

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Vocova transcribes 100+ languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Italian, and many more. The AI auto-detects the spoken language, or you can select it manually. This is the widest language coverage among transcription platforms.

Question 8

Does Vocova detect and label different speakers?

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Yes. Speaker diarization automatically identifies and labels each speaker in the recording — no manual setup needed. This works for meetings, interviews, podcasts, and any multi-speaker audio. You can rename speaker labels in the built-in editor. Speaker identification is available on Plus and Pro plans.

Question 9

Can I edit the transcript after it's generated?

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Yes. Vocova includes a built-in transcript editor where you can correct words, adjust speaker labels, and refine any section. Changes save automatically. You can also share the final transcript with others via a unique link.

Question 10

Can Vocova handle accents and background noise?

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Yes. Vocova's AI models are trained on diverse audio conditions including various accents, speaking speeds, and background noise levels. For best results, select the High quality tier. Clear audio with minimal background noise produces the most accurate transcripts.

Question 11

Can I translate my transcript into other languages?

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Yes. Plus and Pro users can translate any transcript into 140+ languages with one click. The translation preserves the original structure including timestamps and speaker labels. You can also export a bilingual version with the original and translated text side by side.

Question 12

How do bilingual exports work?

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After translating a transcript, export a side-by-side document with the original text and the translation together. This is ideal for language learning, multilingual teams, and creating accessible content for international audiences. Bilingual export is available on Plus and Pro plans.

Question 13

Can I generate subtitles from my transcription?

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Yes. Export your transcript as SRT or VTT to use as subtitles in any video editor or platform. Vocova preserves precise timestamps for each segment, keeping subtitles perfectly synchronized with the original audio. Subtitle export is available on Plus and Pro plans.

Question 14

What is the difference between SRT and VTT subtitle formats?

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SRT (SubRip) is the most widely supported subtitle format, compatible with YouTube, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and most video editors. VTT (WebVTT) is designed for web video players and supports additional styling options. Both are generated automatically from your transcript with precise timestamps.

Question 15

How many languages can I translate into?

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Plus and Pro users can translate transcripts into 140+ languages, covering major world languages and regional languages like Cantonese, Filipino, Kurdish, Tibetan, Yoruba, and Zulu. This is the broadest translation coverage available among transcription platforms.

Question 16

What audio file formats does Vocova support?

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Vocova supports 14 audio formats: MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AAC, WMA, AIFF, OPUS, AMR, M4B, AC3, ALAC, and APE. This covers virtually every audio format in common use — from voice memos to professional studio recordings.

Question 17

What video file formats does Vocova support?

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Vocova supports 9 video formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MKV, FLV, MTS, M4V, and MXF. Vocova extracts the audio track automatically and transcribes it — no video conversion needed on your end.

Question 18

What is the maximum file size and recording duration?

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Free plan supports files up to 30 MB. Plus and Pro plans support files up to 5 GB. All plans support recordings up to 10 hours long. There is no minimum file length — even short clips of a few seconds can be transcribed.

Question 19

Can I transcribe from a URL instead of uploading a file?

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Yes. Paste any public audio or video URL and Vocova extracts and transcribes it automatically. This works with 1,000+ platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Bilibili, SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and any direct media link.

Question 20

Can I transcribe YouTube videos with Vocova?

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Yes. Paste a YouTube URL and Vocova extracts the audio and transcribes it within minutes. This works for any public YouTube video regardless of length. You get a full transcript with timestamps, and Plus and Pro users can translate it into 140+ languages or export subtitles.

Question 21

What platforms are supported for URL import?

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Vocova supports 1,000+ platforms: Video (YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Bilibili, Dailymotion, Rumble, Douyin, Capcut), Social (Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X/Twitter, Reddit, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Telegram), Audio (SoundCloud, Mixcloud, Deezer, Bandcamp, Castbox), Podcast (Apple Podcasts + 10 hosting platforms), Cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Loom), plus any direct audio/video URL.

Question 22

What is included in the free plan?

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The free plan includes 30 minutes of transcription to get started, timestamps, AI-generated summaries, Q&A generation, and TXT export. No credit card required. You can store up to 3 transcriptions and upload files up to 30 MB.

Question 23

What does the Pro plan include?

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Pro includes everything in Plus with unlimited transcription minutes, speaker identification, translation to 140+ languages, 6 export formats (TXT, PDF, DOCX, SRT, VTT, CSV), bilingual export, file uploads up to 5 GB, unlimited stored transcriptions, and up to 20 simultaneous uploads. Pro is available monthly at $39/month or yearly at $228/year.

Question 24

Is there a lifetime plan with no recurring charges?

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Yes. Vocova offers a one-time Lifetime plan at $399 that includes all Pro features with no recurring payments. This is rare among transcription platforms — most competitors only offer monthly or annual subscriptions.

Question 25

How are transcription minutes counted?

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Minutes are based on the duration of the audio or video, not processing time. A 10-minute recording uses 10 minutes from your balance regardless of how long processing takes. Unused Plus minutes do not roll over to the next month.

Question 26

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

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Yes. Cancel your paid subscription at any time — your paid features remain active until the end of your current billing period. After cancellation, your account reverts to the free plan and your existing transcriptions remain accessible.

Question 27

What transcript export formats are available?

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The free plan includes TXT export. Plus and Pro add PDF, DOCX, SRT (subtitles), VTT (web subtitles), and CSV — six formats total. All formats include timestamps. Paid users can also export bilingual transcripts with the original and translated text side by side.

Question 28

Can I share my transcript with someone who doesn't have an account?

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Yes. Every transcript has a unique shareable link. Recipients can read the full transcript without creating a Vocova account. You control access — disable the link anytime to revoke sharing.

Question 29

Can I copy the full transcript to my clipboard?

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Yes. One click copies the entire transcript to your clipboard, ready to paste into any document, email, or chat. This works on all plans.

Question 30

Are timestamps included in all export formats?

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Yes. All export formats include timestamps for every segment. SRT and VTT exports include precise timing for subtitle synchronization. PDF and DOCX exports include timestamps alongside the text for easy reference.

Question 31

Are speaker labels included in exports?

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Yes. When speaker identification is enabled on a paid plan, all export formats include speaker labels so you can see who said what. Rename speakers in the editor before exporting for clean, professional transcripts.

Question 32

Does Vocova automatically generate a summary of my recording?

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Yes. After transcription, Vocova's AI generates a concise summary with 3–7 key points. This gives you an instant overview without reading the full transcript — ideal for meetings, interviews, lectures, and podcasts. Summaries are available on all plans.

Question 33

Can Vocova generate questions and answers from my transcript?

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Yes. Vocova's AI extracts key questions and answers from your transcript content. This is useful for creating study materials from lectures, summarizing interview insights, or building knowledge base content from recorded discussions. Q&A generation is available on all plans.

Question 34

What AI models does Vocova use for transcription?

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Vocova uses state-of-the-art speech recognition models for transcription and large language models for summaries, translations, and Q&A generation. Two quality tiers are available: Standard for speed and High for maximum accuracy. Models are continuously updated to ensure the best results.

Question 35

Does the AI add punctuation and formatting automatically?

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Yes. Vocova automatically adds punctuation, capitalization, and paragraph breaks to produce readable transcripts. The AI handles sentence boundaries, question marks, and proper formatting without any manual effort.

Question 36

Which AI features are available on the free plan?

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The free plan includes AI transcription with timestamps, automatic summaries with key points, and Q&A generation. Plus and Pro unlock speaker identification, translation to 140+ languages, bilingual export, and additional export formats. All plans include the built-in transcript editor.

Question 37

Is my transcription data private and secure?

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Yes. All files are encrypted during upload (in transit) and while stored (at rest). Your data is never shared with third parties. You maintain full ownership of your transcripts and can delete them permanently at any time.

Question 38

Can I delete my uploaded files and transcripts?

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Yes. Delete any audio file or transcript from your account at any time. Deletion is permanent and irreversible — once removed, the data cannot be recovered. This gives you full control over your content.

Question 39

Does Vocova use my data to train AI models?

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No. Your uploaded files and transcripts are never used to train AI models. Your content is processed solely to deliver your transcription results and is kept strictly confidential.

Question 40

Who can access my transcripts?

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Only you can access your transcripts unless you explicitly share them via a shareable link. Shared links provide read-only access and can be disabled anytime. No one else — including Vocova staff — accesses your content without your permission.

Question 41

Where is my data stored?

Accepted Answer

Your files and transcripts are stored in secure, encrypted cloud infrastructure. Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption. We follow security best practices to protect your content at every stage.

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