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Processing Stuck & Status Errors

Common issues and solutions

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TranscribeNext Team
Updated Jan 15, 2025

Status: PENDING (Not Starting)

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Possible Cause: Upload Incomplete

The file may not have finished uploading. Check your internet connection and look for upload progress.

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Solution 1: Wait for Queue

During peak hours, FREE plan transcriptions may wait in queue. PRO and BUSINESS plans have priority.

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Solution 2: Refresh Page

Refresh the page (Cmd/Ctrl + R) to check if status updated. Real-time updates work best in modern browsers.

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Solution 3: Cancel and Retry

If stuck for >5 minutes, click the transcription → Cancel → Upload again.

Status: PROCESSING (Taking Too Long)

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Normal Processing Time

~1/10th of audio duration (e.g., 60-minute audio = ~6 minutes to process). Large files take longer.

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Speaker Diarization Adds Time

If you enabled Speaker Diarization, add ~50% more time for AI to identify speakers.

Check Progress Percentage

Look at the progress bar. If it's moving (even slowly), processing is working normally.

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If Stuck at Same % for >10 Minutes

Contact support with the transcription ID. There may be an issue with the processing worker.

Status: FAILED

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Common Causes

Corrupted audio file, unsupported codec, file too long, or temporary server issue.

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Solution 1: Check Error Message

Click the failed transcription to see the specific error message, then search this page for that error.

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Solution 2: Re-encode Audio

Convert your file to MP3 format using a tool like FFmpeg or Audacity, then re-upload.

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Solution 3: Retry Upload

Click "Retry" on the failed transcription, or re-upload the file from scratch.

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If Issue Persists

Contact support with the transcription ID and error message for investigation.

Error: "Transcription record not found"

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Solution: Re-upload Your File

The original upload was not saved properly. Upload the audio file again.

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Prevention

Ensure stable internet connection during upload. Don't close browser until upload completes.

Real-Time Updates Not Working

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Cause: Browser or Network Issue

Real-time updates use Server-Sent Events (SSE). Firewalls or old browsers may block them.

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Solution 1: Manual Refresh

Refresh the page periodically to check progress manually.

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Solution 2: Check Browser Console

Press F12 → Console tab. Look for errors like "EventSource failed" or "Connection refused".

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Solution 3: Disable VPN/Proxy

Some VPNs or corporate firewalls block SSE connections. Try disabling temporarily.

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