Every word, searchable.

Automatic transcription for everything.

Audio files.
Upload any audio recording and Fabric transcribes it automatically. Interviews, voice memos, podcast episodes, and meeting recordings are all converted to searchable text in the background.

Video files.
Video content is transcribed the same way. Upload a video and the spoken content becomes searchable text. The video stays playable in Fabric, with the transcription attached and synced to the timeline.

YouTube videos.
Save a YouTube URL to Fabric and the video's content is transcribed and indexed. Search through hours of video content by what was said, without watching a single minute.

Search by what was said.

Full-text search across media.
Transcribed content is indexed by Fabric's smart search just like any other text. Search for a word or phrase and find the exact recording where it was said, alongside results from your notes, documents, and files.

Timestamp precision.
Search results and AI responses reference exact timestamps in your recordings. Click a timestamp to jump directly to that moment in the audio or video, without scrubbing through the entire file.

AI assistant with citations.
Ask your AI assistant a question and it can pull answers from your transcribed media, citing the exact timestamp where the relevant information was spoken. It treats your audio and video content the same way it treats written documents.

Your recordings become knowledge.

Most audio and video content is effectively invisible to search. You know something was discussed in a meeting, mentioned in a lecture, or covered in a podcast, but finding that specific moment means listening through the entire recording. Transcription in Fabric solves this by converting every piece of spoken content into searchable text, automatically and in the background.

This transforms how recordings function in your workspace. A one-hour meeting recording is no longer a block of time you have to re-listen to. It is a searchable document where you can find the exact moment someone discussed pricing, agreed on a deadline, or proposed a new direction. A saved YouTube lecture becomes a reference you can query as easily as a PDF. Voice notes you recorded on your phone become searchable notes accessible from any device through Fabric's sync.

Ask your assistant, get timestamps.

The real power of transcription in Fabric comes from the AI assistant integration. When you ask a question, the assistant searches across all your content, including transcribed audio and video. If the answer comes from a recording, it cites the exact timestamp. You can click that timestamp and jump straight to the relevant moment in the file. This means you can treat your entire library of recordings as a knowledge base you can query in natural language, with precise references to where every answer comes from.

For researchers working with interview recordings, this changes the analysis workflow entirely. Instead of transcribing interviews manually and then coding the transcripts, Fabric handles the transcription and lets you search across all interviews at once. Ask the assistant to find every mention of a specific topic across dozens of recordings and get timestamped results in seconds. The same applies to user researchers analyzing usability sessions, students reviewing recorded lectures, and anyone who works with spoken content regularly.

One search across all content types.

Because transcriptions are indexed alongside everything else in your workspace, a single search query can return results from your notes, documents, saved articles, and recordings all at once. You do not need a separate tool to search audio and a different tool to search text. If you discussed a topic in a meeting, wrote about it in your notes, and saved an article about it from the web, one search finds all three. This is especially valuable for people who capture information in different formats depending on the situation, such as meeting notes for some conversations and audio recordings for others.

Transcribed content also benefits from Fabric's smart organization. Audio and video files are automatically tagged and categorized based on what was said in them, making them discoverable even when you do not remember exactly what to search for.

Use cases

Meeting recordings
Record meetings and search through them later by what was discussed. Find the exact moment a decision was made or an action item was assigned without re-listening to the entire recording. See how Fabric supports meeting notes.

Research interviews
Transcribe interview recordings automatically and search across all of them at once. Find every mention of a specific theme or topic with timestamped results. See how Fabric supports research.

Lecture and study materials
Save recorded lectures and YouTube educational content. Search through hours of material by topic and jump to the exact moment a concept was explained. See how Fabric supports studying.

Podcast and media research
Save podcasts and video content relevant to your work. Transcription makes them searchable alongside your notes and research, turning hours of audio into a queryable reference library.

Content production
Transcribe raw footage, interview recordings, and research calls. Video editors and content creators can search through source material by content instead of manually logging timecodes.

Perfect for

Researchers
Search across all your interview and field recordings instantly. Ask your AI assistant questions that span dozens of recordings and get timestamped answers. Learn more about Fabric for researchers.

Students
Turn recorded lectures into searchable study materials. Find the exact moment your professor explained a concept and revisit it before exams. Learn more about Fabric for students.

Video editors and content creators
Search through raw footage and source recordings by what was said. Find the clips you need without manually scrubbing through hours of content. Learn more about Fabric for video editors.

Product and user researchers
Analyze usability sessions and customer interviews at scale. Search across all recordings for mentions of specific features, pain points, or feedback themes. Learn more about Fabric for user research.

Works seamlessly with other features.

AI assistant
Your AI assistant can answer questions from your transcribed content, citing exact timestamps. It treats your recordings the same way it treats text documents.

Smart search
Transcribed content is fully searchable alongside your notes, files, and saved links. One search query spans all content types.

Voice notes
Voice notes recorded on your phone are transcribed automatically and become searchable text. Capture ideas on the go and find them later by what you said.

Smart organization
Transcribed recordings are automatically categorized based on their content. Tags, metadata, and content relationships are extracted from what was said.

FAQ

What audio formats are supported?
Fabric supports common audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, and others. Most audio files you upload will be transcribed automatically. See the supported files guide for a full list.

What video formats are supported?
Common video formats including MP4, MOV, and WebM are supported. Video files are transcribed automatically when uploaded to your workspace.

How does YouTube transcription work?
Save a YouTube URL to Fabric and the video content is transcribed and indexed. You can then search through the video by what was said, and your AI assistant can reference specific timestamps.

How accurate are the transcriptions?
Transcription accuracy is high for clear recordings in supported languages. Factors like background noise, multiple speakers, and audio quality can affect results. You can always edit transcriptions if needed.

Can I search for a specific word or phrase across all my recordings?
Yes. Transcribed content is indexed by Fabric's smart search. Search for any word or phrase and results will include timestamped matches from your audio and video files alongside matches from your text content.

Can the AI assistant answer questions from my recordings?
Yes. The AI assistant can search through your transcribed recordings, answer questions based on what was said, and cite the exact timestamp where the relevant information appears.

Can I click on a timestamp to jump to that moment?
Yes. Timestamps in search results and AI responses are clickable. Click any timestamp to jump directly to that moment in the audio or video file.

Do voice notes get transcribed too?
Yes. Voice notes recorded in Fabric or synced from your phone are transcribed automatically and become searchable text.

How long does transcription take?
Transcription happens in the background and is typically fast. Longer recordings may take a few minutes. You can continue using Fabric while transcription is in progress.

How is this different from tools like Otter.ai or Fireflies?
Dedicated transcription tools focus on meeting recordings and live transcription. Fabric transcribes all types of audio and video content and integrates the transcriptions into your complete workspace. Your recordings are searchable alongside your notes, documents, and saved content, and your AI assistant can reference them with the same depth it applies to text. See how Fabric compares to Otter.ai, Fireflies, Fathom, and other meeting note tools.