Does Zotero transcribe on its own?
Zotero stores sources and notes; audio sources stay unsearchable on their own.
Step by step
Get the audio/video
Take the media you're working on in Zotero, or its source file.
Transcribe with Whipscribe
Upload it or paste a link — a timestamped, speaker-labeled transcript in minutes. Instant free preview.
Bring it back in
Export TXT for notes or SRT/VTT captions and import them into Zotero.
Frequently asked
Can Zotero transcribe audio to text?
Zotero stores sources and notes; audio sources stay unsearchable on their own.
Fastest way to a transcript?
Attach the Whipscribe transcript to the item — talks and interviews become quotable, citable text.
How much does it cost?
A pack from $4 (500 minutes) opens the full transcript. Preview any transcript instantly with no signup; a pack from $4 opens the full transcript, no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs: $8 for 1,000 minutes, $12 for 2,000 minutes or $24 for 5,000 minutes, and credits never expire.
Can I get SRT or VTT captions?
Yes — Whipscribe exports TXT, SRT, VTT, and DOCX for import into Zotero.