Tips & Best Practices
Improve Transcription Accuracy
- Use better models: medium or large models are significantly more accurate than base
- Specify language: Auto-detect is less accurate than specifying
- Enable stable timestamps: VAD mode gives more precise timing
- Audio preprocessing: Pro users can use audio enhancement to reduce noise
- Avoid overlapping speech: Multiple speakers talking simultaneously reduces accuracy
Efficient Workflows
Meeting Notes
- Enable “Live recording transcription” (Pro)
- Capture both microphone and system audio
- Enable “Speaker diarization” (Pro)
- Generate AI summary after transcription
- Export as DOCX to share with team
Podcast Subtitles
- Import audio file
- Transcribe with medium model
- Enable stable timestamps
- Fine-tune timestamps if needed
- Export SRT or burn subtitles directly (Pro)
Video Batch Processing
- Set up “Watch folder” (Pro)
- Drop downloaded videos into the folder
- Auto-transcribe and export SRT
- Use subtitle burn-in for finished product (Pro)
Shortcut Cheatsheet
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + T | Start transcription |
Cmd/Ctrl + . | Abort transcription |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + R | Global recording |
Cmd/Ctrl + E | Export |
Space | Play/pause |
←/→ | Skip forward/backward 5s |
Custom Vocabulary
In Settings → Vocabulary, add professional terms, names, brands, etc. The transcriber will prioritize matching these terms, improving accuracy in professional scenarios.
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