How long can I record in one go?

A signed-in free Shorty account can record and transcribe for up to 15 minutes in one session, and Shorty Premium raises that to 120 minutes. Without an account the limit is 30 seconds, enough to try it.

Does the transcript appear while I speak?

Yes. Shorty transcribes as you record, so the text appears live rather than after you stop, and the finished transcript is saved to your library when you are done.

Is Shorty free to use?

Yes. Shorty is free to use and does not require an account for the summarizer tools — paste or upload something and read the result. A free Shorty account keeps your history in a searchable library, and paid Premium and Pro plans raise the size and volume limits.

Does a failed job still use up my quota?

No. A Shorty job that ends in an error or is cancelled never counts against a quota — the usage is refunded automatically, so a failure costs nothing.

Which languages can Shorty transcribe?

Shorty transcribes speech in 113 languages. Leave the language on auto-detect and Shorty's speech-to-text model identifies the spoken language itself, or pick it from the menu if you already know it.

Does Shorty have an API?

Yes. Shorty has a public REST API at https://aishorty.com/v1, an official TypeScript SDK (@aishorty/sdk), and an OAuth 2.1 MCP server at https://aishorty.com/api/mcp that lets Claude and other AI assistants summarize, transcribe and search on your behalf.

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How It Works

Upload Your File

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Why Use Shorty for Transcription?

Audio & Video

MP3, WAV, OGG, MP4, WEBM, and many more formats supported.

Multi-Language

Transcribe in 113 languages with automatic detection.

No Login Required

Start transcribing instantly on the free tier without creating an account first.

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Shorty uses state-of-the-art AI models to convert speech to text. Whether you need to transcribe a podcast, lecture recording, interview, or meeting, simply upload your file and let Shorty handle the rest. The free tier covers uploads up to 2 GB, while Shorty Premium expands that to 10 GB for longer recordings and heavier source files.

Frequently asked questions

How long can I record in one go?: A signed-in free Shorty account can record and transcribe for up to 15 minutes in one session, and Shorty Premium raises that to 120 minutes. Without an account the limit is 30 seconds, enough to try it.
Does the transcript appear while I speak?: Yes. Shorty transcribes as you record, so the text appears live rather than after you stop, and the finished transcript is saved to your library when you are done.
Is Shorty free to use?: Yes. Shorty is free to use and does not require an account for the summarizer tools — paste or upload something and read the result. A free Shorty account keeps your history in a searchable library, and paid Premium and Pro plans raise the size and volume limits.
Does a failed job still use up my quota?: No. A Shorty job that ends in an error or is cancelled never counts against a quota — the usage is refunded automatically, so a failure costs nothing.
Which languages can Shorty transcribe?: Shorty transcribes speech in 113 languages. Leave the language on auto-detect and Shorty's speech-to-text model identifies the spoken language itself, or pick it from the menu if you already know it.
Does Shorty have an API?: Yes. Shorty has a public REST API at https://aishorty.com/v1, an official TypeScript SDK (@aishorty/sdk), and an OAuth 2.1 MCP server at https://aishorty.com/api/mcp that lets Claude and other AI assistants summarize, transcribe and search on your behalf.