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How to Upload Audio & Video Files

Learn all the ways to upload files: drag & drop, browse, keyboard shortcuts, and supported formats.

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TranscribeNext Team
Updated Jan 15, 2025

TranscribeNext offers multiple ways to upload your audio and video files. Choose the method that works best for you.

Method 1: Drag & Drop

The fastest way to upload is by dragging your file directly onto the dashboard. Simply grab your file from your computer and drop it anywhere on the page.

Drag and drop file upload area

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Method 2: Upload Button

Click the "Upload" button in the top section of your dashboard, then browse your computer to select a file.

Method 3: Keyboard Shortcut

Press the U key on your keyboard to instantly open the upload dialog.

Pro Tip

Keyboard shortcuts make you faster! Press ? to see all available shortcuts.

Supported File Formats

  • Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WebM
  • Video: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, FLV, MPEG
  • All video formats - audio will be automatically extracted

File Size Limits

  • FREE Plan: Up to 50MB, 5 minutes max duration
  • PRO Plan: Up to 2GB, 5 hours max duration
  • BUSINESS Plan: Up to 5GB, 8 hours max duration

Upload Settings

When you upload a file, you'll see two modes:

  • Smart Mode (Recommended) - AI automatically chooses best settings
  • Custom Mode - Manually configure language, quality, and features

Important

Large files may take longer to upload. Make sure you have a stable internet connection.

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