This article explains how to use Otter AI to transcribe meetings using OtterPilot for automaticormanual recordings or audio file uploads.
Otter AI offers multiple methods for audio transcription, including:
These steps outline each of these methods.
The screenshots and instructions focus on the web interface, but the steps are largely the same in the mobile app.
Sign up for an account at Otter.ai and verify your email address.
Once you've confirmed your account and logged in, selectAppsin the left sidebar.
To link a calendar, chooseAddbeside your desired option.
You can repeat these steps to link multiple calendars.
Sign in to your calendar account if prompted and confirm the account link-up by selectingYes or Allow.
View and edit the meetings OtterPilot will attend by returning to your accountHomepage and selecting a day from the calendar view.
Use the toggle feature to allow or restrict OtterPilot's access.
Once Otter AI finishes processing the conversation, view the transcript inMy Conversations.
You can also link your Zoom account and meeting schedule fromApps>Zoom>Add. OtterPilot will automatically join all meetings you host and record, unless you toggle off access.
If you'd rather not provide calendar access to OtterPilot, you can also manually record and transcribe meetings using these steps:
On your account Home page, find thePaste meeting URL to recordbox in the upper-right corner.
Copy and paste a Zoom meeting URL and pressEnteron your keyboard.
In your active Zoom meeting, pressAllowin the dialog box that appears to confirm OtterPilot's note-taking permissions.
Alternatively, in a non-Zoom or Teams meeting, you can manually record a conversation or meeting using theRecordbutton in the upper-right corner of your Otter AI home page.
Transcription happens in real-time and appears in the Summary view. Find the completed conversation from theMy Conversations or All Conversationstabs.
If you have a meeting recording you'd like to process and transcribe, you can upload it to Otter AI.
From your Otter AI Home screen, look for theImportbutton in the upper-right corner.
SelectBrowse filesor drag and drop the file to upload.
Compatible file types include audio and video formats, such as AVI, MP4, MOV, MP3, WAV, and AAC. Double-check the compatibility list and make sure it doesn't exceed 5GB before uploading.
The upload progress bar appears on screen.
Once processing completes, view the fully transcribed conversation from theMy Conversationstab
Otter AI is a meeting and transcription service that uses the OtterPilot AI assistant to automate note-taking. It can use real-time recordings, uploaded audio or video files, or join active meetings to capture and transcribe conversations live.
Otter AI offers the ability to record and share transcription summaries with team members using the web and mobile apps and integrates with various services including Slack, Google Calendar, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
It's available with a free account tier, but the paid memberships provide fewer limitations on the number of transcription minutes, audio and video file imports, and more.
Otter AI bundles several core features using two main AI tools, OtterPilot and AI Chat.
Here are some of the most noteworthy features of both tools and the platform as a whole.