Transcribe Lectures to Notes with AI | DueToday

Why transcribing lectures on its own isn’t enough

Capturing every word of a lecture is a good start, but a 60-minute wall of text won’t help you remember the material. Students often drown in raw transcripts without knowing what actually matters.

• You lose valuable time reading through the lecturer’s irrelevant tangents.

• It’s hard to find specific concepts quickly in a 10,000-word document.

• A passive transcript doesn’t engage your memory, so you forget the information fast.

Quick win: Use the search function in your transcript to jump straight to terms the lecturer repeats; these often turn up as exam questions.

Common mistake: Thinking that having a transcript is the same as understanding the material. Active processing is essential.

What you get in DueToday

DueToday is a complete study system, not a simple text converter. It turns your audio straight into study tools so you are ready for your exams.

Searchable transcript

Find any word from the lecture instantly. Click a sentence and hear exactly what the lecturer said at that moment, ideal for complex formulas or context.

• Best for: Checking quotes you weren’t sure about.

• Best for: Moving quickly through long recordings.

Smart summary

DueToday filters the noise out of your lecture. The AI follows the structure and summarises the main arguments and theories in clear language.

• Best for: A quick recap before a seminar.

• Best for: Understanding the big picture.

Study guide

Get a structured overview of the whole lecture, including definitions and the links between different topics.

• Best for: Building a solid base for your own notes.

• Best for: Bringing structure to chaotic lectures.

Flashcards (spaced repetition)

Turn the key facts from the transcript into flashcards automatically. DueToday helps you remember them through spaced review.

• Best for: Memorising terms and dates.

• Best for: Training long-term memory.

Practice tests (active recall)

Test your knowledge straight after the lecture. The AI writes questions based on what was actually covered in class.

• Best for: Getting over test anxiety.

• Best for: Spotting gaps in your knowledge.

Key questions and action points

Get a list of questions to ask yourself and tasks still to do, such as looking up a specific source.

• Best for: Planning your next study session.

• Best for: Staying focused on the main takeaways.

Quick win: Generate your flashcards right after the lecture, while the context is still fresh in your mind.

Common mistake: Putting too much text on one flashcard. Keep it to one question and one answer.

How it works

1. Upload your recording: Upload your audio file or link a video of the lecture in DueToday.

2. AI transcription: The AI converts speech to text and identifies different speakers and topics.

3. Start studying: Use the generated summaries and quizzes to make the material your own.

Checklist before you upload

• Make sure the recording is clear without too much background noise.

• Check that the language setting is correct for the best accuracy.

• Make sure your recording device is fully charged for long sessions.

• Give your file a clear name (course-date-topic).

Quick win: Put your phone or recorder close to the speaker for the most accurate transcript.

Common mistake: Waiting too long to upload. The sooner you process it, the more you retain.

Built for lectures

Lecture halls

Capture every detail of intensive university lectures without your hand cramping from writing.

• You get: A full written record.

• You get: Structured headings for each topic.

Seminars and tutorials

Focus on the discussion instead of taking notes. Capture the back-and-forth between students and the tutor.

• You get: Identification of different speakers.

• You get: A summary of the discussion points.

Online webinars

Import links from online learning platforms and turn video straight into text and flashcards.

• You get: Direct support for video sources.

• You get: Screenshots of key slides (where supported).

Quick win: Use DueToday for guest lectures, where the slides often aren’t shared.

Common mistake: Forgetting to pause the recording during breaks, which leaves long silences in your transcript.

The result: study faster, remember longer

More effective review

No more spending hours flicking through notebooks. Everything sits in one place in your digital brain.

• What changes: Less time spent searching.

• What changes: Direct access to the core of the material.

Better grades through active recall

By answering practice questions instead of only rereading, you remember the material far better.

• What changes: You know exactly what you do and don’t understand.

• What changes: More confidence in the real exam.

“DueToday completely changed how I prepare for exams. From audio to a full study guide in minutes.”

Quick win: Share your generated summary with classmates to fill gaps in your own understanding.

Common mistake: Saving transcripts and never looking at them again. Use the AI tutor to ask questions about your transcript.

Trust and workflow fit

DueToday fits into the way students already work. Whether you use Zoom, in-person recordings or YouTube links, everything comes together in one place.

• Supported inputs: lecture audio, Zoom recordings, voice memos and Notion notes.

• Organisation: All your courses in clear folders inside your AI Brain.

• Export: Share your summaries easily with your study group.

• Privacy: Your data is yours and is stored securely in your workspace.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is lecture transcription?

DueToday’s AI is highly accurate, even with technical jargon or lecturers with strong accents. For the best results, place your recording device as close to the speaker as possible. You can always edit the text by hand if needed.

Can I upload several recordings at once?

Yes, DueToday supports bulk uploads for audio files. This is ideal if you want to turn all of the week’s recordings across your courses into study material in one go.

Are the flashcards created automatically?

Yes. Once your lecture is transcribed, you can generate flashcards with one click. The AI picks out the most important concepts and definitions and turns them into a question-and-answer format for effective review.

Can I make practice tests from my own lectures?

Yes, that is one of the most useful features. DueToday analyses the transcript and writes quiz questions about what your lecturer actually said, which is often more relevant than generic online practice tests.

Which file types are supported?

We support the most common formats, such as MP3, WAV, M4A and MP4. You can also import YouTube links or web pages directly for the AI to analyse.

Can lecturers share transcripts with students?

Yes. Lecturers can use DueToday to make their classes more accessible by providing accurate transcripts and summaries to students with different learning styles or needs.

What is the difference between DueToday and a regular transcription tool?

A regular tool only gives you text. DueToday builds a whole study system around that text: from study plans in your Google Calendar to an interactive AI tutor that answers questions about your lecture.

How do I get the best results from the AI?

Make sure the audio quality is good and give the AI context by adding your PDF slides or handwritten notes to the same workspace. The more context the AI has, the better the summaries.

Is there a free plan?

There is no free plan, but every account starts with a free trial so you can see how transcription and the study outputs work for your lectures. After the trial, DueToday is $99 a year (about $8.25 a month) or $15 month to month.

Does it work for complex subjects like medicine or law?

Yes. The AI recognises and summarises specialist terms from medicine and legal language correctly, so it works well for demanding subjects.