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Common Questions & Quick Fixes

Common issues and solutions

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TranscribeNext Team
Updated Jan 15, 2025

How long does transcription take?

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Estimate: ~1/10th of Audio Duration

A 60-minute audio typically takes 6-8 minutes to transcribe.

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Speaker Diarization Adds Time

Add ~50% more time if speaker identification is enabled.

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Large Files Take Longer

Files over 1 hour may take 15-30 minutes.

Why is my transcription only 5 minutes? (FREE)

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Preview-Only Transcription

FREE plan transcribes first 5 minutes as a preview. Upgrade to PRO for full transcriptions up to 5 hours.

Can I transcribe YouTube videos?

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Use URL Upload

Dashboard → "From URL" tab → Paste YouTube URL → Start

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Works with Public Videos Only

Private or unlisted videos cannot be downloaded.

How do I change transcription language after upload?

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Must Re-upload

Language is set during upload and cannot be changed later. Upload again with correct language selected.

How do I delete my account?

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Cancel Subscription First

If you have PRO/BUSINESS, cancel subscription in Account → Billing first.

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Request Deletion

Go to Account → Settings → "Delete Account" button → Confirm

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Permanent and Immediate

Account deletion is permanent. All transcriptions and data will be deleted within 24 hours.

Why does my transcription have timestamps like [00:01:30]?

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Helpful for Long Transcriptions

Timestamps let you jump to specific parts in the audio player.

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Hide Timestamps

Click "Hide Timestamps" button in transcription view, or export as TXT without timestamps.

Can I edit the transcription after it's done?

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Click Any Word to Edit

Click on any word in the transcription to edit it. Changes save automatically.

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Changes Are Permanent

Edits update the transcription immediately. Export will include your changes.

What if I need help that's not covered here?

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Email Support

support@transcribenext.com - Response within 24-48 hours

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Include Details

Provide transcription ID, error message, browser version, and steps to reproduce the issue.

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