# SpeakNotes

> AI-powered transcription and summarization for audio, video, YouTube, and PDFs.

## Quick Start

- [Create Summary](https://speaknotes.io/new): Upload content for AI transcription and summarization
- [Free Tools](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools): Try all tools free with no account
- [Integrations](https://speaknotes.io/integrations): Explore SpeakNotes integrations and agent tooling
- [SpeakNotes developer platform](https://speaknotes.io/developers): API, MCP server, OAuth, sandbox, and credits

## For Developers and Agents

- [SpeakNotes developer platform](https://speaknotes.io/developers): Start here. API, MCP server, OAuth, sandbox, and pricing
- [SpeakNotes API quickstart](https://speaknotes.io/developers/quickstart): First call in curl, starting in the free sandbox
- [SpeakNotes API authentication](https://speaknotes.io/developers/authentication): API keys, scopes, and rate limits
- [SpeakNotes OAuth 2.1 guide](https://speaknotes.io/developers/oauth): PKCE, dynamic client registration, refresh, revocation
- [SpeakNotes API error codes](https://speaknotes.io/developers/errors): Every error code and what to do about it
- [SpeakNotes API pricing](https://speaknotes.io/developers/pricing): Credit costs, monthly grants, and prepaid packs
- [SpeakNotes API documentation](https://speaknotes.io/docs/api): Endpoint list and base URL
- [SpeakNotes OpenAPI specification](https://speaknotes.io/integrations/speaknotes/openapi.json): OpenAPI 3.1 contract, 21 documented operations
- [SpeakNotes MCP manifest](https://speaknotes.io/.well-known/mcp.json): MCP server, transport, and tool list
- [SpeakNotes MCP server guide](https://speaknotes.io/integrations/mcp): Streamable HTTP endpoint at https://api.speaknotes.io/mcp
- [SpeakNotes agent skill (SKILL.md)](https://speaknotes.io/integrations/speaknotes/SKILL.md): Drop-in skill file for agent runtimes
- [SpeakNotes OAuth authorization server metadata](https://speaknotes.io/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server): RFC 8414 discovery document
- [SpeakNotes OAuth protected resource metadata](https://api.speaknotes.io/.well-known/oauth-protected-resource): RFC 9728 discovery document
- [SpeakNotes API keys](https://speaknotes.io/settings/api-keys): Create and revoke keys, choose scopes, check credits
- [SpeakNotes connected apps](https://speaknotes.io/settings/connected-apps): Review and revoke OAuth apps
- [Sitemap](https://speaknotes.io/sitemap.xml): Every indexable page

**API base URL**: `https://api.speaknotes.io`. `GET /v1` needs no credential and describes every resource, scope, rate limit, and credit cost.

**Authentication**: send `Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY`, or an OAuth 2.1 access token. Any signed-in account can create a key at https://speaknotes.io/settings/api-keys; no paid plan is required. OAuth 2.1 with PKCE and dynamic client registration is supported for apps acting on behalf of other users. There is no anonymous access to account data, though `GET /v1`, `GET /v1/health`, and the MCP `initialize` and `tools/list` methods work without a credential.

**Sandbox**: keys beginning `sn_test_` return fixed output, spend no credits, and write to a separate sandbox library. Live keys begin `sn_live_`.

**Credits**: one credit is one started minute of media. Free accounts get 60 credits a month, Pro accounts 2,000, and extra credits are prepaid. Reads are free.

**Errors**: every failure returns `{"error": {"type", "code", "message", "doc_url"}}` as JSON, never HTML.

## Features

- Audio & video transcription (50+ languages, 95%+ accuracy)
- AI summarization in multiple formats (key points, action items, study notes)
- YouTube video transcription and summarization
- PDF summarization
- Voice memo transcription (iPhone, Android, all formats)
- In-browser recording
- Folder organization and sharing
- Export to Notion, Obsidian, PDF, Word
- Team collaboration features

## Free Tools

### AI Summarizer
- [AI Summarizer](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/ai-summarizer): Summarize any audio, video, or document with AI

### Transcription Tools
- [Transcribe Audio to Text](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/transcribe-audio-to-text): Convert any audio file to text
- [Voice Memo Transcription](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/voice-memo-transcription): Transcribe voice memos from iPhone, Android, or any device
- [YouTube Transcript Generator](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/youtube-transcript-generator): Get transcripts from YouTube videos
- [Audio Transcription](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/transcribe): Transcribe audio files to text
- [MP3 Transcription](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/transcribe/mp3): Transcribe MP3 files
- [MP4 Transcription](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/transcribe/mp4): Transcribe MP4 videos
- [WAV Transcription](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/transcribe/wav): Transcribe WAV files

### Summarizers
- [YouTube Video Summarizer](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/youtube-summary-generator): Summarize YouTube videos
- [Meeting Summary Generator](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/meeting-summary-generator): Summarize meeting recordings
- [Lecture Summary Generator](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/lecture-summary-generator): Create study notes from lectures
- [Podcast Summary Generator](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/podcast-summary-generator): Summarize podcast episodes
- [Interview Summary Generator](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/interview-summary-generator): Extract key points from interviews
- [Book Summary Generator](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/book-summary-generator): Summarize book content
- [Article Summary Generator](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/article-summary-generator): Condense articles
- [PDF Summary Generator](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/pdf-summary-generator): Summarize PDF documents

### Idea Generators
- [Blog Ideas](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/blog-ideas-generator): Generate blog post ideas
- [Podcast Ideas](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/podcast-ideas-generator): Generate episode ideas
- [YouTube Ideas](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/youtube-ideas-generator): Generate video ideas
- [Newsletter Ideas](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/newsletter-ideas-generator): Generate newsletter ideas
- [Content Marketing Ideas](https://speaknotes.io/free-tools/content-marketing-ideas-generator): Generate marketing ideas

## Use Cases

SpeakNotes is used for:
- **Meeting transcription & summaries**: Automatically transcribe and summarize meeting recordings with action items
- **Lecture notes**: Convert lecture recordings into structured study notes
- **Voice memo transcription**: Turn voice memos into searchable, editable text
- **Podcast summarization**: Get key takeaways from podcast episodes
- **YouTube video analysis**: Transcribe and summarize YouTube videos
- **Interview transcription**: Convert interview recordings to text for research
- **Content creation**: Turn audio/video content into written articles and blog posts

## Pricing

- **Free tier**: Upload files up to 5MB, basic transcription and summarization
- **Pro**: Unlimited files up to 500MB, advanced AI features, all export formats, priority processing

## Supported Formats

- **Audio**: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, OPUS, FLAC
- **Video**: MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, MKV
- **Documents**: PDF
- **URLs**: YouTube videos

## Blog

- [What's the best AI app for transcribing lectures and meetings into notes?](/blog/best-ai-app-for-transcribing-lectures-and-meetings): Honest shortlist. Otter, Fireflies, Fathom, and Granola for live calls; upload tools when the source is a lecture, file, or YouTube URL
- [Best AI transcription and summarization tools in 2026](/blog/best-ai-transcription-and-summarization-tools): Transcription and summarization are two jobs. Meeting assistants vs upload-and-summarize tools
- [Never Miss Meeting Details](https://speaknotes.io/blog/never-miss-meeting-details): Complete guide to capturing every important meeting detail with AI and proven strategies
- [Future of AI Transcription](https://speaknotes.io/blog/future-ai-transcription): 7 trends shaping the future of AI transcription in 2026 and beyond
- [Organize Voice Memos](https://speaknotes.io/blog/organize-voice-memos): Master voice memo organization with naming, folders, tags, and AI search
- [Meeting Action Items](https://speaknotes.io/blog/meeting-action-items): How to create action items from meeting notes automatically
- [Voice Notes Productivity](https://speaknotes.io/blog/voice-notes-productivity): 7 ways voice notes boost your daily productivity
- [Transcribe Interviews for Research](https://speaknotes.io/blog/transcribe-interviews-research): How to transcribe interviews for research projects efficiently
- [Otter vs SpeakNotes](https://speaknotes.io/blog/otter-vs-speaknotes): Compare AI note-taking tools to find the right one for you
- [Meeting Summary Guide](https://speaknotes.io/blog/meeting-summary-guide): Complete guide to meeting summaries with templates and AI tools
- [How AI Transcription Works](https://speaknotes.io/blog/how-ai-transcription-works): Deep dive into AI transcription technology
- [Voice Recording Tips](https://speaknotes.io/blog/voice-recording-tips): 10 tips for crystal clear audio
- [Voice Memos vs Typed Notes](https://speaknotes.io/blog/voice-memos-vs-typed-notes): Which is better for retention?
- [AI Lecture Notes Guide](https://speaknotes.io/blog/ai-lecture-notes): How to use AI for better lecture notes
- [AI Meeting Transcription](https://speaknotes.io/blog/ai-meeting-transcription-remote-work): AI transcription for remote work
- [Voice Recording Apps for Students](https://speaknotes.io/blog/best-voice-recording-apps-students): Best recording apps
- [Convert Voice Memo to MP3](https://speaknotes.io/blog/how-to-convert-voice-memo-to-mp3): Voice memo conversion guide
- [Recording Lectures Tips](https://speaknotes.io/blog/recording-lectures-tips): Complete guide to recording college lectures effectively
- [Voice Recordings to Written Content](https://speaknotes.io/blog/voice-recordings-to-written-content): Complete guide to turning voice recordings into blog posts, articles, and social media
- [Voice-to-Text for Content Creators](https://speaknotes.io/blog/voice-to-text-content-creators): Best voice-to-text tools and workflows for podcasters, YouTubers, and writers
- [AI Lecture Review](https://speaknotes.io/blog/ai-lecture-review): Study smarter with AI tools for reviewing lecture recordings
- [Remote Meeting Tips](https://speaknotes.io/blog/remote-meeting-tips): 15 best practices for hybrid teams to run efficient remote meetings
- [Voice Notes for Language Learning](https://speaknotes.io/blog/voice-notes-language-learning): How to use voice recordings to master pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency faster
- [Podcast to Blog Post](https://speaknotes.io/blog/podcast-to-blog-post): Complete guide to converting podcast episodes into SEO-optimized blog posts with AI transcription
- [Voice Notes for Medical Students](https://speaknotes.io/blog/voice-notes-medical-students): How med students use voice notes to master anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical concepts
- [Recording in Noisy Environments](https://speaknotes.io/blog/recording-noisy-environment): Proven techniques for capturing clear voice audio in cafes, offices, outdoors, and other challenging environments
- [Descript vs SpeakNotes](https://speaknotes.io/blog/descript-vs-speaknotes): Compare video editing vs note-taking - which AI transcription tool fits your workflow
- [Transcription for Law Students](https://speaknotes.io/blog/transcription-law-students): How law students use transcription tools to master case law, ace exams, and study efficiently
- [Second Brain with Voice Notes](https://speaknotes.io/blog/second-brain-voice-notes): How to build a second brain using voice notes and AI for capturing and organizing ideas

## Pages

- [Home](https://speaknotes.io/): Product overview
- [About](https://speaknotes.io/about): Who builds SpeakNotes and how it handles your data
- [Developers](https://speaknotes.io/developers): SpeakNotes developer platform: API, MCP server, OAuth, sandbox, credits
- [API Documentation](https://speaknotes.io/docs/api): SpeakNotes REST API, authentication, and MCP server
- [Pricing](https://speaknotes.io/pricing/pro): Pro subscription details
- [Integrations](https://speaknotes.io/integrations): Integrations directory for all SpeakNotes workflows
- [AI Skill Integration](https://speaknotes.io/integrations/ai-skill): Platform-agnostic SKILL.md + OpenAPI integration
- [OpenClaw Integration](https://speaknotes.io/integrations/openclaw): OpenClaw-specific skill integration
- [MCP Integration](https://speaknotes.io/integrations/mcp): SpeakNotes MCP server integration
- [Notion Integration](https://speaknotes.io/integrations/notion): Export summaries to Notion pages and databases
- [Obsidian Integration](https://speaknotes.io/integrations/obsidian): Sync notes into Obsidian workflows
- [Google Meet Bot](https://speaknotes.io/integrations/google-meet): Meeting bot for automated call notes
- [Microsoft Teams Bot](https://speaknotes.io/integrations/microsoft-teams): Teams meeting transcription and summaries
- [Contact](https://speaknotes.io/contact): Support and contact info
- [Privacy](https://speaknotes.io/privacy): Privacy policy
- [Terms](https://speaknotes.io/terms): Terms of service

**For AI agents**: Request any page with `Accept: text/markdown` header for clean Markdown (~30x fewer tokens). Responses set `Vary: Accept, Accept-Encoding`, so caches keep the HTML and Markdown variants apart. Paths that do not exist return a real 404 with a Markdown body listing where to look next.