Live Transcription for Zoom Meetings
Real-time captions for every Zoom call. No meeting bots, no one gets notified, no recording files. Just click and transcribe.
Why Transcribe Zoom Meetings?
Zoom's built-in captions only work in English and miss context when people talk over each other. TranscribeAudio captures audio directly from your browser tab and transcribes it in 57 languages using OpenAI's Whisper-based speech recognition, which achieves a 4.2% word error rate on standard benchmarks. No bot joins your meeting, no participants get notified, and you get a live transcript you can reference during the call.
No Bots. No Notifications. No Awkward Moments.
Unlike Otter.ai, Fireflies, or Zoom's native transcription, TranscribeAudio doesn't add a bot participant to your meeting. It works entirely within your browser — capturing tab audio locally and sending it to OpenAI for real-time transcription. Other participants never know you're transcribing. This makes it ideal for sales calls, client meetings, and 1:1s where a visible recording bot would change the dynamic.
Works with the Zoom Web Client
Open your Zoom meeting in Chrome (use the web client or join via a meeting link), click the TranscribeAudio icon, and hit Start. A floating overlay shows live captions as people speak. Drag it anywhere on screen so it doesn't block your video grid or chat panel.
Built for Multilingual Teams
Working with colleagues across time zones and languages? TranscribeAudio supports 57 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, and Arabic. It detects the spoken language automatically — no manual switching needed. According to OpenAI, Whisper's multilingual model covers languages spoken by 97% of the world's population.
How It Works
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Install TranscribeAudio
Add the free Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store. Click the puzzle icon in your toolbar and pin TranscribeAudio for quick access.
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Join your Zoom meeting in Chrome
Open your Zoom meeting using the web client in Chrome. Click 'Join from Your Browser' on the meeting link page.
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Click Start Transcribing
Click the TranscribeAudio icon in your toolbar and hit 'Start Transcribing.' A floating caption window appears instantly over your meeting.
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Read captions as people speak
Live text appears in the overlay as participants talk. Drag the overlay anywhere on your screen to keep it out of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TranscribeAudio join my Zoom meeting as a bot?
No. TranscribeAudio captures audio from your Chrome browser tab — it doesn't join the meeting as a participant. No bot appears in the attendee list, and no one is notified that you're transcribing. This is different from tools like Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai, which add a visible bot to your call.
Does this work with the Zoom desktop app?
TranscribeAudio works with Zoom's web client in Chrome. For the best experience, join your meeting via the browser instead of the desktop app. Click 'Join from Your Browser' when you open a meeting link. Zoom's web client supports all core features including screen sharing, chat, and reactions.
How does this compare to Otter.ai for Zoom?
Otter.ai adds a bot to your Zoom meeting that other participants can see. TranscribeAudio works silently in your browser tab — no bot, no notifications. TranscribeAudio supports 57 languages (Otter primarily supports English), uses OpenAI's latest speech recognition models, and starts at $0/month with a free plan.
What languages are supported for Zoom transcription?
57 languages are supported, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, and Thai. The language is detected automatically from the audio — no configuration needed.
Is there a free plan for Zoom transcription?
Yes. The free plan includes 30 minutes of transcription per month — no credit card required. That's enough for a typical 1:1 meeting. Starter is $4.99/month for 2 hours (covers about 4 meetings), and Pro is $9.99/month for unlimited transcription.