Who this is for
- Teams storing recordings in a public or accessible file location.
- People who want to transcribe audio without downloading it first.
- Podcast or event teams that already have hosted audio files.
- Users who need a quick workflow for large recordings within the file limits.
How the workflow works
- Paste a direct HTTP or HTTPS link to an audio file.
- Choose the language settings before starting transcription.
- EasyVerbatim sends the accessible audio source for processing.
- Review and export the finished transcript from your account.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Pasting a private Google Drive, Dropbox preview, or web page link instead of the direct audio file.
- Using a link that expires before processing starts.
- Assuming a webpage with an embedded player is the same as the audio file URL.
Recommended workflow
- Open the link in a private browser window to confirm it is accessible.
- Make sure the URL points to an audio file format such as MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, AAC, or WMA.
- Use a clear title because URL filenames are often messy.
- Keep a copy of the source audio in case you need to reprocess it later.
Frequently asked questions
Can I paste a YouTube URL?
No. Use a direct audio file URL or upload the audio file. Ordinary video pages and private player pages are not direct audio files.
Why would a direct audio URL fail?
The link may be private, expired, blocked, or not actually pointing to an audio file.