Lecture transcription for students
You can't write as fast as a professor talks. Record the lecture, get the full text, and spend your time understanding instead of scribbling.
In the lecture hall
- Sit near the front or near a speaker, then open Transcription and tap Record and Transcribe.
- Lock your phone; the recording keeps going.
- Add quick notes on paper with the time when something is important (“14:20 exam topic!”).
After class
Transcribe online for the best accuracy, or on-device if you're offline or on a limited data plan. Lecture recorded on video? Import the video from the course platform instead and get the exact wording.
Study with the transcript
- Search every lecture for a term the night before the exam.
- Tap a sentence to replay the explanation you didn't get.
- Export to PDF or DOCX and highlight it like a textbook.
- Ask AI to quiz you: with Claude connected, ask “make 10 exam questions from this week's lectures and quote where each answer is”.
Lectures in another language
Transcription supports 120+ languages, so exchange students can transcribe in the language of the lecture and read along, which is often easier than following by ear.
FAQ
Can I record a two-hour lecture?
Yes. Recording continues with the screen locked; make sure you have enough storage and battery, or plug in.
Is it allowed to record lectures?
Check your university's policy and ask the lecturer. Many allow recording for personal study, and accessibility services can grant permission.
