Audio transcript or summary? Which do you need?
Choose a transcript when you need the wording of a recording. Choose a summary when readers need its key points and decisions. For a meeting with both quotes and action items, keep both formats and link them back to the audio.
Compare the same audio in both formats
Transcript excerpt — “The launch is still set for Tuesday. Eva, can you check the final signup form on Monday? We’ll keep the old link active until the new one is working.”
Summary — Launch stays on Tuesday. Eva was asked to check the final signup form on Monday. Keep the old link active until the replacement works.
The transcript preserves how the request was made. The summary is easier to scan, and “was asked” avoids implying Eva already agreed.
Pick the format by what you’ll do with it
- Use Speech to Text when you plan to quote an interview, check phrasing, or keep a written record. Verify quotations against the audio.
- Use Audio Summarizer when you want to share decisions and next steps. Confirm names and deadlines before assigning work.
- Use both when you want to share short notes and keep the context. Add timestamps to the parts you may need to hear again.
Rewording’s tools accept clips up to four minutes and 8 MB. If you need to handle a longer recording, split it by topic before you upload it.