To translate audio to English with MeetNotes, record it on your phone or import the audio or video file, then open it and tap View in another language. You get the full transcript and the notes in English, or in any of 110 languages, with the original always one tap away. It is made for lectures: record a class taught in Spanish, Hindi, Arabic or French and read the notes, the transcript and the study tools in the language you learn best in.
There is no language to set before you record. MeetNotes writes down what was said, in the language it was said in, and translates when you ask.
Who this is for
- Students abroad sitting through lectures in a language they are still learning. Record the class, then read it again tonight in your first language.
- Students at home whose classes switch language: physics in Hindi with English terms, a Tamil-medium lecture with English textbooks, a Spanish seminar with English slides.
- Anyone with a recording they can't follow: a talk, a training video, an interview, a family voice message, a meeting in a language half the team doesn't speak.
How to translate a lecture recording, step by step
- Record the lecture, or import one you already have. Open MeetNotes and press record in class, or import an audio or video file: MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, OGG, OPUS, FLAC, and MP4, MOV and WEBM video, up to 300 MB a file. More on audio to text from a file.
- Wait for the notes. MeetNotes transcribes the lecture as spoken, with timestamps, and when one person teaches for most of the recording it writes lecture notes: the outline in the order taught, key concepts and definitions, formulas, worked examples, the Q&A, announcements, a revision sheet and likely exam questions. See AI lecture notes for every section.
- Open the menu and tap View in another language. Pick English, or any language on the list. The notes and the transcript lines switch to that language.
- Switch back any time. Choose Original to see the lecture exactly as it was spoken. The translation is kept, so opening it again is instant.
MeetNotes remembers the language you picked, so the notes for your next lectures come straight in that language.
Get everything in your language from the start
If you already know you want English (or Arabic, or Hindi) notes from every lecture, set it once. When you stop a recording or import a file, MeetNotes can ask which language to write the notes in, and you can set it for good in Settings → Minutes language.
Then the lecture notes are written in your language from the start, and so are the study tools: the quiz, the flashcards, the hardest ideas explained simply and the one-page revision sheet (how the study tools work). The transcript keeps the language the lecturer spoke, so you always have the source.
A small difference worth knowing: View in another language translates the notes and the transcript of a lecture you already have. The quiz and flashcards are made in your notes language, so if you want them in your own language, set the Minutes language before the lecture is processed.
What a translated lecture looks like
This is an illustration of the shape, not a real student's notes. The lecture: Introduction to Microeconomics, taught in Spanish. The student reads in English.
| Original (as spoken) | Viewed in English | |
|---|---|---|
| Transcript line | "La elasticidad nos dice cuánto cambia la cantidad demandada cuando cambia el precio." | "Elasticity tells us how much the quantity demanded changes when the price changes." |
| Key concept | Elasticidad precio de la demanda | Price elasticity of demand |
| Announcement | Examen parcial el viernes 24 | Midterm exam on Friday the 24th |
People's names are not translated, and numbers and dates are kept exact. Each transcript line keeps its timestamp, so you can find the moment in the recording and hear the lecturer's own words.
More than English: any language, both directions
"Translate audio to English" is the most common ask, but it works in every direction. An English lecture can be read in Hindi, Bengali, Swahili or Vietnamese. A Hindi lecture can be read in English, or in Tamil. Hindi, Gujarati and other Indian languages can also be written in English letters (Hinglish and its cousins), which is how many people actually read on their phone.
The full list of 110 languages is on the languages page. Lectures that mix two languages in one sentence are transcribed as spoken, not quietly translated away; Hindi and Hinglish transcription shows how.
Sharing the translated notes
For languages written in Latin letters and for the main Indian scripts (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Odia and Nepali), you can share the translated notes as a PDF with your study group. For other languages, read the translation in the app; the PDF you share is in the original language.
Using ChatGPT or Claude? Ask your lecture there
If you already study with ChatGPT or Claude, connect MeetNotes to it and ask about your lectures in whatever language you type in: "Explain the part about elasticity again, in simple English", or "Make me ten flashcards from Tuesday's lecture". It reads your real recordings instead of a transcript you pasted in. Setup takes a couple of minutes: MeetNotes in ChatGPT or MeetNotes in Claude.
What it is not
- Not a live interpreter. The translation comes after the recording is processed, not in your ear during the class.
- Not a voice-over. You get text to read: the transcript, the notes and the study tools. The audio stays in the original language.
- Not a certified translation. It is automatic, so it may not be 100% right, and quality is best in widely written languages. For anything important, check the original line (tap it and listen) or ask someone who speaks both languages. For official documents, use a human translator.
Before you record a class
Ask the lecturer first and follow your school or college's rules on recording. Many allow it for personal study; some don't. The lecture recorder page covers the rest.
Every account starts with 100 free minutes, enough to try it on a couple of full lectures.
FAQ
How do I translate an audio recording to English?
Record it in MeetNotes or import the audio or video file, wait for the transcript and notes, then open the menu and tap View in another language and pick English. The notes and the transcript switch to English, and Original shows them as spoken.
Can I translate a lecture into my own language?
Yes. Record or import the lecture, then view it in any of 110 languages. To get the lecture notes, quiz and flashcards in your language from the start, set Minutes language in Settings before the lecture is processed.
Can I translate the audio from a video?
Yes. Import the video file (MP4, MOV or WEBM, up to 300 MB) and MeetNotes transcribes its audio. Then view the transcript and notes in English or any other language on the list.
Does it translate the audio itself into another voice?
No. MeetNotes translates the text: the transcript, the notes and the study tools. The recording itself stays in the language it was spoken in.
Does viewing a recording in another language use more minutes?
No. Minutes are counted on the recording. Viewing it in another language does not use more.
Is the translation accurate?
It is automatic, so it may not be 100% right, and it is best in widely written languages. People's names are not translated, and numbers and dates are kept exact. For anything important, tap the line in the transcript and hear the original.
