Upload vs Record vs From Link

Upload is the safest choice for WhatsApp voice notes, downloaded recordings, exported meeting clips, and files from your phone. The browser sends the selected file for transcription and returns the transcript.

Use this path when you can already see the file in your device storage. It avoids link permissions, page scraping, and microphone access issues.

Record is useful when the idea exists only in your head or in the room. Allow microphone access, capture a short clip, listen back if needed, and transcribe it.

Recording quality matters. A quiet room, close microphone, and steady speaking pace usually produce better transcripts than a rushed recording in a noisy space.

The link workflow helps when the audio is already online. It works best with direct audio files or simple pages that expose a supported audio source.

It is not a bypass for private platforms. If a page requires a login, subscription, token, or app session, download the file yourself if you have permission and use Upload instead.