Lecture Transcription
Record a lecture in the browser or upload an audio or video file, and Learnco produces a timestamped transcript plus organized study notes. Then turn those notes into flashcards and a practice quiz without retyping a word.
How it works
Three steps from raw content to a full study session.
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Record or upload
Use the built-in recorder, upload an audio file (MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, WebM) or a video (MP4, MOV), or paste a YouTube link.
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Get a timestamped transcript
Learnco transcribes the recording into a searchable transcript grouped by speaker, with timestamps you can click to jump to that moment.
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Turn it into study material
Learnco writes structured notes from the transcript, and you can generate flashcards, a practice quiz, or (on Pro) an audio podcast from them.
Why students use Learnco
Built for how students actually study, not another generic AI wrapper.
Record right in your browser
Start a recording from the upload page during class or office hours, with no separate recording app needed.
Searchable, timestamped transcripts
Search the transcript, click any timestamp to jump to that part of the lecture, and copy a paragraph or the whole transcript.
Speaker-aware transcripts
Transcripts are grouped into paragraphs with speaker labels, so questions from classmates are easy to tell apart from the lecturer.
Notes, not just text
A raw transcript is hard to study. Learnco turns it into notes with headings, key terms, and takeaways you can edit.
Long lectures on Pro
Free accounts transcribe recordings up to 15 minutes and YouTube videos up to 20 minutes. Pro handles up to 3 hours per file and 600 audio minutes a month.
Flashcards and quizzes in one click
Generate a flashcard deck with spaced repetition or a practice quiz from the lecture so you review it while it is still fresh.
Frequently asked questions
How do I transcribe a lecture?
Record the lecture with Learnco's built-in recorder or upload the audio or video file. Learnco transcribes it with timestamps and writes study notes from the transcript.
What file types can I upload?
Audio files in MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, and WebM, video files in MP4 and MOV, and YouTube links. You can also record directly in your browser.
How long can a lecture recording be?
On the free plan, up to 15 minutes of audio and 20 minutes of YouTube video per upload. Pro supports up to 3 hours per file and 600 audio minutes a month.
Can I search the transcript and jump to a moment?
Yes. The transcript is searchable, every paragraph has a timestamp you can click, and you can copy a single paragraph or the full transcript.
Is lecture transcription free?
Yes, there is a free plan with no credit card required for shorter recordings. Pro is $14 a month (about $3.23 a week) or $128.96 a year for long lectures and more uploads.
Can I turn a transcribed lecture into flashcards or a quiz?
Yes. From the lecture notes you can generate flashcards with spaced repetition or a quiz with multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.
Stop rewatching lectures to take notes
Record or upload your next lecture and get a transcript, notes, and flashcards ready to study. Free to start.