Question 1

Why use VideoText instead of Zoom's built-in transcription?

Accepted Answer

Zoom AI Companion transcription requires a Business or Enterprise plan ($20+/month per user). VideoText works with any Zoom recording on any plan — download the MP4 and upload it. No Zoom account connection needed. Files are deleted immediately after processing.

Question 2

Does VideoText give better transcription than Zoom?

Accepted Answer

VideoText uses Whisper large-v3 (~97–99% word accuracy on clear speech). Zoom's accuracy is comparable but its output is less structured — VideoText adds speaker labels, summary, chapters, and keyword index on top of the raw transcript.

Question 3

How do I get my Zoom recording to transcribe?

Accepted Answer

Cloud recordings: zoom.us → Recordings → Download the MP4. Local recordings: Documents/Zoom folder on your computer. Upload the MP4 to VideoText and get a transcript in 5–8 minutes for a 60-minute call.

Question 4

Does VideoText store my Zoom recordings?

Accepted Answer

No. Your file is deleted immediately after transcription. Zoom stores cloud recordings until you manually delete them — VideoText has zero retention.

Question 5

Is VideoText free for Zoom transcription?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Free tier includes 3 imports per month. No credit card. Paid plans start at $19/month for 450 minutes.

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