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Audio Export: Download Original File

Download the original audio file that was uploaded or recorded for your transcription.

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TranscribeNext Team
Updated Jan 24, 2025

Need the original audio file? TranscribeNext stores your uploaded audio in its original format and allows you to download it anytime.

What You Get

  • Original audio in the format you uploaded (MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, etc.)
  • Same content, quality, and duration as uploaded file
  • Compatible with all audio players
  • Preserves original file format and quality

How Audio Files Are Stored

When you upload any audio or video file (MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV), TranscribeNext:

  1. 1Extracts the audio track (for video files)
  2. 2Stores the audio in its original format on secure servers
  3. 3Makes it available for download anytime
  4. 4Preserves the original filename and extension

Best Use Cases

  • Re-downloading files you uploaded from mobile
  • Getting audio from video files you uploaded
  • Backup of original recordings
  • Sharing the audio separate from transcription
  • Playing the audio in music players

Pro Tip

The audio export preserves your original file format (WAV, M4A, FLAC, MP3, etc.), so you get back exactly what you uploaded.

File Size

Your audio file is stored in its original format, so the size matches what you uploaded:

  • WAV files: Larger (uncompressed), but highest quality
  • MP3/M4A: Medium size (compressed)
  • FLAC: Large (lossless compression)
  • Extracted from video: Audio track only, smaller than original video

Storage Duration

Audio files are stored along with your transcription:

  • FREE Plan: 30 days
  • PRO Plan: 1 year
  • BUSINESS Plan: Unlimited

Important

After the storage period expires, audio files are automatically deleted, but transcriptions remain available. Download your audio files if you need to keep them long-term.

How to Download Audio

  1. 1Open your transcription
  2. 2Click the "Download" button
  3. 3Select "Audio File"
  4. 4File downloads in its original format

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