Get Transcription Results
After uploading your audio file, LansonAI's AI will process it and generate an accurate transcription. This guide explains how to access and review your results.
Processing Timeline
Typical Processing Times
Short files (< 5 minutes): 1-2 minutes
Medium files (5-30 minutes): 3-10 minutes
Long files (30-60 minutes): 10-20 minutes
Very long files (> 60 minutes): 20+ minutes
Processing time depends on:
Audio file length
Audio quality
Current system load
Selected AI model
Checking Status
Dashboard View
1. Navigate to Dashboard
- All your files are listed here
- Recent uploads appear at the top
2. Status Indicators
- Uploading: File is being transferred
- Queued: Waiting to be processed
- Processing: AI is transcribing the audio
- Completed: Transcription is ready
- Failed: An error occurred
3. Real-time Updates
- Status updates automatically
- No need to refresh the page
- Progress percentage shown during processing
Notifications
Email notifications (if enabled)
- Sent when transcription completes
- Contains link to view results
In-app notifications
- Bell icon in the top navigation
- Click to see recent updates
Viewing Results
Access Your Transcription
1. From Dashboard
- Find the completed file
- Click on the file name or "View" button
- Opens in the Episode Editor
2. From Notifications
- Click the notification
- Redirects to the transcription
Transcription Display
The results include:
Full text transcript
- Complete word-for-word transcription
- Organized in paragraphs or segments
Timestamps
- Each segment has start/end times
- Useful for navigation and reference
Speaker labels (if detected)
- Different speakers identified
- Labeled as Speaker 1, Speaker 2, etc.
Confidence scores
- AI's confidence in the transcription
- Higher scores indicate greater accuracy
Understanding Accuracy
Expected Accuracy Levels
Clear speech, no background noise: 95-98%
Good quality with some noise: 85-95%
Multiple speakers or accents: 80-90%
Poor audio quality: 70-85%
Factors Affecting Accuracy
Positive Factors:
Clear, articulate speech
Good recording equipment
Quiet environment
Single speaker
Standard accent
Negative Factors:
Background noise
Multiple overlapping speakers
Heavy accents
Poor audio quality
Technical jargon
Review Your Transcription
Quick Check
1. Read through the transcript
- Look for obvious errors
- Check critical names and terms
2. Listen while reading
- Play audio alongside text
- Verify accuracy of important sections
3. Note any issues
- Mark sections needing correction
- Prepare for editing if needed
Quality Assessment
Overall coherence: Does it make sense?
Speaker identification: Are speakers correctly labeled?
Punctuation: Are sentences properly structured?
Technical terms: Are specialized words correct?
What to Do Next
If Results Are Satisfactory
1. Export the transcription
- Download in your preferred format
- Available formats: TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON
2. Share the results
- Copy text for use in other applications
- Share link with collaborators (if enabled)
If Editing Is Needed
1. Open Episode Editor
- Make corrections directly in the editor
- Fix any transcription errors
- Adjust timestamps if needed
2. Learn more about editing
- See [Episode Editor Guide](/docs/guides/features/episode-editor.md)
If Results Are Poor
1. Check audio quality
- Re-upload with better quality if possible
- Consider noise reduction before upload
2. Try different settings
- Some models handle accents better
- Adjust VAD settings if available
3. Contact support
- If consistently poor results
- We can help optimize for your use case
Managing Your Transcriptions
Organization Tips
Name files clearly: Use descriptive names
Add tags: Categorize by project or topic
Archive old files: Keep workspace clean
Regular backups: Download important transcriptions
Storage Limits
Free plan: Limited storage
Paid plans: Increased storage capacity
See pricing: Check [Subscription Plans](/docs/guides/subscription/paid-plans.md)
Troubleshooting
Transcription Not Completing?
Wait longer: Large files take time
Check credits: Ensure sufficient balance
Refresh page: Sometimes status needs update
Contact support: If stuck for > 30 minutes
Missing Words or Sections?
Common with poor audio: Improve recording quality
Try re-processing: Sometimes gives better results
Manual editing: Use Episode Editor to fill gaps
Wrong Language Detected?
Check file language: Ensure correct language selected
Re-process: Try uploading again with correct settings
Next Steps
Learn how to [Edit and Export](/docs/guides/getting-started/edit-export.md) your transcriptions
Explore [Advanced Features](/docs/guides/features/file-transcription.md)
Check your [Usage Statistics](/docs/guides/subscription/usage-statistics.md)
Need Help?
Email: support@lansonai.com
Response time: Usually within 24 hours
Include file ID for faster assistance