alfieLecture Transcription for Students & Educators
Convert your university lectures and educational recordings into accurate, searchable transcripts for studying, accessibility, and documentation.
✨ Free to start. Audio deleted in 10 minutes!
Lecture Transcription Made Simple
Perfect for university courses, online learning, and academic research that require accurate documentation.
High Accuracy
Powered by state-of-the-art Whisper models for industry-leading accuracy. Handles accents and background noise.
Glossary Input
Provide domain-specific terms and key concepts to improve transcription accuracy for technical interviews, medical discussions, and specialized fields.
Speaker Recognition
Automatically identify and label different speakers in your recordings. Perfect for interviews and meetings.
Easy Edit
Make quick corrections to text and speaker labels directly in the transcript. Perfect for fixing any transcription errors or updating speaker names.
Private by Design
Your recordings are deleted after 10 minutes, and transcripts after 24 hours. Nothing lingers.
Multilingual Support
Supports English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, German, French, Italian, and Dutch with automatic detection.
Perfect For Every Learning Environment
Whether you're studying for exams, creating accessible course materials, or documenting research
Students & Study Groups
- Searchable Notes: Find specific concepts instantly in your lecture transcripts
- Exam Preparation: Review key points without rewatching entire lectures
- Accessibility Support: Follow lectures with hearing impairments or in noisy environments
- Group Study: Share transcripts with classmates for collaborative learning
Professors & Educators
- ADA Compliance: Meet accessibility requirements with accurate lecture transcripts
- Course Materials: Convert lectures into study guides and reference materials
- FERPA Compliant: Automatic deletion protects student privacy and educational records
- Flipped Classroom: Create searchable archives for self-paced learning
Researchers & Academics
- Research Documentation: Transcribe conference presentations and academic talks
- Multilingual Support: Process lectures in 8 languages with automatic detection
- Q&A Sessions: Speaker identification captures discussions and debates
- Citation Ready: Export formatted transcripts for research papers
How It Works
Simple, secure, and fast lecture transcription in four easy steps
Upload Your Lecture Recording
Support for MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, AVI and more up to 4 hours in length. Works with Zoom, Panopto, or any recording device.
Choose Your Settings
Select processing region (US or EU), pick your language (or use auto-detection), enable speaker identification, and add subject-specific terminology for improved accuracy.
Get Your Lecture Transcript
Receive notification when ready (2-3 minutes), review with integrated audio player, search for specific topics, and export in your preferred format.
Automatic Cleanup
Audio deleted after 10 minutes, transcript deleted after 24 hours. Meets FERPA compliance for student data protection.
Simple pricing that pays for itself
Start free, then unlock more when you need it.
BASIC
- 30 minutes transcriptionGive it a try for free. Suitable for something simple
- Fast processingUpload up to 30 minutes per file
- Smart speaker detectionAuto-identify speakers with timestamps
- Region selection & auto-deleteChoose where your audio is processed. Respect privacy by default.
- Multiple export formats.txt, .csv, .json, .vtt, .srt files
PRO
- Everything in Free planAll basic features included
- 600 minutes monthly transcription20x more than free plan
- Batch transcription (up to 10 files)Process multiple files at once
- 4-hour file uploadsPerfect for long meetings & conferences
- Unlimited file uploadsNo monthly limits or restrictions
- Priority supportGet help when you need it most
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it handle technical terms in specialized subjects?
Yes! Our glossary feature lets you add subject-specific terminology (medical terms, scientific concepts, technical jargon) to improve accuracy. The AI also learns from context and handles academic language exceptionally well.
Is this suitable for accessibility compliance?
Absolutely. Alfie helps you meet ADA and WCAG accessibility requirements by providing accurate transcripts of educational content. You can export in multiple formats for accessibility platforms.
What happens to student lecture recordings under FERPA?
Audio files are automatically deleted after 10 minutes, transcripts after 24 hours. This automatic deletion minimizes data retention risks and helps maintain FERPA compliance for educational records.
Can it transcribe lectures with multiple speakers?
Yes! Speaker identification automatically labels different speakers, perfect for lectures with Q&A sessions, panel discussions, or seminars with multiple presenters.
What languages are supported for international lectures?
Alfie supports English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, German, French, Italian, and Dutch with automatic language detection. Perfect for international universities and multilingual programs.
How accurate is the speaker identification?
Our AI achieves 95%+ accuracy in identifying speakers, even with similar voices or accents. Perfect for professional interview analysis.
What happens to my sensitive data?
Your files are automatically deleted after 24 hours. We never store your audio permanently, and you can choose exactly where your data gets processed (US or EU).
What file formats do you support?
We support a wide range of audio and video formats. Reach out if you don't see your desired format listed.
Audio formats: FLAC, MP4, MPEG, MP3, AMR, AAC, MPGA, OGG, WAV, WEBM, OGA
Video formats: MP4, AVI, MOV, QUICKTIME, WMV, FLV, WEBM, MKV
How long does transcription take?
It varies based on the length of the file. Most files are transcribed within 2-3 minutes. You'll get instant notifications when your transcript is ready.
Which languages do you support?
We support English, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Spanish, Japanese, German, French, and more. Automatic language detection is included.
Can I edit the transcript?
Yes, use our browser-based editor to make corrections on the transcript and speakers before exporting.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your Pro subscription anytime with no questions asked. You'll retain access until the end of your billing period.
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