Study Guide Generator from Recorded Lectures
Turn a recorded lecture into a structured study guide
Upload a recording and we transcribe it. The study kit then writes a study guide of roughly 250 to 500 words: the main themes first, then the content in sections with the key takeaways under each and the key terms in bold. Flashcards and a quiz come in the same kit.
No account? The first 30 minutes of any file are free. Create a free account for premium on your first file.
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Why use Study Guide from a Recording?
Structured for revision
Main themes first, then sections with bullet points and key terms in bold.
Key quotes, word for word
Up to 8 quotes copied exactly from the recording, each with a note on why it matters.
Full transcript next to it
Every point traces back to a transcript with timestamps, so you can check the exact moment.
Flashcards and quiz included
The same study kit adds flashcards, a quiz and question and answer pairs.
How it works
Upload the recording
Drop an audio or video file, or paste a link.
Get the transcript
We transcribe it with speaker labels and timestamps.
Generate the guide
Open the Study kit tab and generate. Add a focus topic if you only need one part.
A study guide from your recording: how it works
Everything in one study kit
Flashcards, a quiz and a study guide come from the same study kit, built from your transcript in one step.
- A study guide with headings, bullet points and the key terms in bold
- Up to 12 flashcards
- Up to 8 multiple-choice quiz questions, each with 4 options and an explanation
- Up to 8 question and answer pairs
- Up to 8 key quotes, copied word for word from the recording
You choose the difficulty (easy, medium or hard), how many of each item you want, and an optional topic to focus on.
What is free and what needs a pass
- Without an account you get a 30-minute transcript preview. The study kit needs a free account.
- On a free account, the study kit works on your first file, which can run up to 60 minutes.
- After that, the Student Pass unlocks it for students with a university or college email: $4.99 for 30 days with 30 hours of transcription, or $19 for 120 days with 100 hours. One payment, no renewal.
- Any paid plan unlocks the study kit too.
Study Guide from a Recording vs typing it out by hand
Why upload-and-go beats manual transcription every time.
| Capability | CATT | Manual transcription |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first draft | Minutes per file | 8 to 10 hours per audio hour |
| Accuracy | 99% on clear audio | Depends on the typist |
| Speaker detection | Automatic | Tagged by hand |
| Languages | 99+ supported | Whatever you speak |
| Exports | TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT | Whatever you build by hand |
| Cost | Free for the first 30 minutes | Your time, every time |
Simple pricing
Free for files up to 30 minutes, no card needed. Paid plans start at $14.99.
Free
- Every file on our premium engine, with speaker detection and top accuracy
- 30 free transcriptions every day, each up to 30 minutes, and your first file up to an hour with an AI summary
- Free TXT download, plus copy and edit every transcript
Cancel anytime. Try the free plan before you upgrade. See all plans
Frequently asked questions
Usually about 250 to 500 words, so it stays short enough to revise from.
The study kit works on the first file of a free account (up to 60 minutes). After that it needs the Student Pass or a paid plan. The transcript preview needs no account.
Yes. Any recording with speech works: lectures, seminars, webinars, talks and recorded study sessions.
The Lecture template gives a study outline, a glossary of key terms, exam-style questions with model answers, and the readings the speaker mentioned.
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