Recordings

Turn any recording into a Study Doc

Record a lecture as it happens, or upload audio and video you already have. BrightStudy transcribes it, then turns the transcript into notes, flashcards and MCQs, the same way as any other upload.

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7 formatsMP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, WEBM, OGG and AAC

200 MBmaximum per recording or upload

20 partsa live recording can survive a lost connection

AI transcriptstranscribes every recording

A small voice recorder with a glowing red light on a desk beside an open notebook

Capture any lecture

However the lecture reaches you

Start from the upload page, whether the recording already exists or is happening right now.

Upload existing audio or video

MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, WEBM, OGG or AAC, up to 200 MB.

Record live in your browser

Press Record, Pause and Resume whenever you need to, then Finish recording.

Keep going through a drop-out

Lose your connection mid-recording and BrightStudy picks up as another part of the same recording, up to 20 parts.

Review before you generate

Edit or delete any part of the transcript before turning it into notes.

Kept in its own Vault centre

Every recording and its transcript collect in a Recordings storage centre.

Two ways to start

Already recorded, or happening now

Hover a card to see what each way gives you.

A smartphone showing a voice memo app next to a laptop

Upload a file

Bring in a recording you already have, from a phone, a dictaphone or a lecture-capture system.

A laptop open on a lecture desk with a recording timer visible on screen

Record live

Start the in-page recorder and capture a lecture or seminar as it happens, right in your browser.

What happens to your words

From audio to an editable transcript

A live preview while you talk, and a proper transcript once you finish.

Example recording

Lecture: renal physiology and fluid balance, 42 minutes

Each stage

Live previewWhile recordingTranscribed by AIAfter you finishEdit before you generateYour review

Live preview

Where your browser supports it, a rough transcript scrolls past as you talk.
This is only a preview — it is not the version used to generate your notes.

Transcribed by AI

BrightStudy sends the audio to AI speech recognition, a speech-to-text model, for the transcript that actually gets used.

Edit before you generate

Review the transcript for accuracy. You can edit or delete any part before generating your materials.

Built for real lectures

A recording that survives the real world

Lectures do not pause for a dead battery or a dropped connection, so BrightStudy is built to cope when they happen.

Keeps going through a reload

Close the tab or lose your connection mid-recording, and what follows becomes another part of the same recording, up to 20 parts.

Parts play as one track

In review, every part plays back as a single continuous recording, not separate clips.

One transcript, not several

The text from every part is joined into a single transcript to edit and generate from.

Pick your starting point

However you have the recording

Start from whichever is true for you right now.

Upload a file

Choose it if

You already have an audio or video recording.

You get

MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, WEBM, OGG or AAC, up to 200 MB.

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Record live

Choose it if

A lecture or seminar is happening right now.

You get

Record straight in your browser, with Pause and Resume.

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Keep going after a drop-out

Choose it if

Your connection or battery lets you down mid-recording.

You get

BrightStudy treats what follows as another part of the same recording.

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Edit before you generate

Choose it if

A word was misheard, or you want to tidy the transcript first.

You get

A review screen where you can fix or delete any part before generating notes.

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Inside BrightStudy

Every recording, kept in its place

A storage centre of its own in the Vault, and a recorder that is always one click away.

A storage centre just for recordings

Every recording and its transcript, with filters for what has a transcript and what does not.

Vault →

Record without leaving BrightStudy

Record, Pause, Resume and Finish recording, right in the browser.

The BrightStudy live lecture recorder with Record, Pause and Finish recording controls

Review before you generate

Edit or delete any part of the transcript before it becomes a Study Doc.

The BrightStudy voice review screen with an editable transcript beside the original audio

Flashcards and MCQs follow too

Tick them alongside your notes, generated from the same transcript.

Spaced repetition →

A BrightStudy flashcard with Incorrect, Almost and Correct buttons showing their next review times

How it works

From a recording to a finished Study Doc

Most recordings are ready to review within a few minutes of finishing.

1
Record or upload
Capture a lecture live, or upload a recording you already have.
2
Transcribed automatically
AI speech recognition turns the audio into text.
3
Review the transcript
Fix or delete any part before generating anything.
4
Tick what you want
A Study Doc, flashcards or MCQs from the same recording.
5
Open your Study Doc
Formatted notes, with the recording and transcript kept together in the Vault.

In the Vault

Your recording, kept whole

Play the original audio, edit the transcript in place, download it, rename it, and see exactly which Study Doc it made — all from one page.

The BrightStudy Vault recording detail page with an editable transcript beside an audio player with seek and speed controls

A recording in the Vault: play the audio, edit the transcript, see what it is linked to.

FAQ

Questions, answered

What BrightStudy can record and transcribe, and what happens to the result.

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What audio and video formats can I upload?

MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, WEBM, OGG and AAC, up to 200 MB.

Can I record a lecture live in BrightStudy?

Yes. Open the in-page recorder, press Record, and use Pause and Resume as needed before you Finish recording.

What happens if I lose my connection while recording?

BrightStudy treats what follows as another part of the same recording, up to 20 parts. The parts play back as one continuous track, and their text is joined into a single transcript.

How accurate is the transcript?

The transcript used to generate your notes comes from AI speech recognition, a dedicated speech-to-text model. Any live preview shown while you are recording is only a rough preview, not the final version.

Can I edit the transcript before generating notes?

Yes. A review screen lets you edit or delete any part of the transcript before you generate a Study Doc, flashcards or MCQs from it.

Where are my recordings kept afterwards?

In the Recordings storage centre in your Vault, where you can play the audio, edit the transcript, download it, rename it and see which Study Doc it made.

Can I get flashcards and MCQs from a recording, not just notes?

Yes. Tick Flashcards or MCQs when you generate from a recording, and they are made from the same transcript.

Is recording and transcription free?

Recording and uploading are free; transcribing and generating notes use your monthly AI allowance. Compare plans.

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