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Upload, transcribe Zoom classes and convert into summaries, notes, and practice tools
Stop manual note-taking. Transcribe Zoom classes into searchable notes, flashcards, and practice quizzes with Duetoday’s AI learning workspace.
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Why transcribing Zoom classes isn’t enough
Recording a lecture is only the first step. For many students, a raw transcript is just a giant wall of text that is hard to navigate and even harder to study from. When you transcribe Zoom classes, the goal isn't just to have a record of what was said, but to actually understand the material.
Information Overload: Sifting through 60 minutes of raw text to find one 30-second explanation is exhausting.
Lack of Structure: Transcripts don't highlight what's important, leaving you to guess what will be on the exam.
Passive Learning: Simply reading a transcript back is one of the least effective ways to retain information.
Quick win: Use the search function (Cmd+F/Ctrl+F) to jump straight to keywords like "due date" or "exam topic" in your transcript.
Common mistake: Thinking that having the transcript is the same as having studied. You need active recall to make the info stick.
What you get in Duetoday
Duetoday is a retention-first AI learning workspace. It turns your recorded lectures into a centralized study system, not just a static text file.
Searchable transcript
Get a high-accuracy text version of your Zoom recording where every word is indexed. Click any sentence to see exactly when it happened in the lecture context. Perfect for verifying complex formulas or diagrams mentioned during the call.
Best for: Finding specific instructor quotes and verifying technical definitions.
Smart summary
Duetoday processes the entire Zoom session to generate a structured summary. It identifies the main themes, sub-topics, and the general narrative flow of the lecture so you can review a week's worth of content in minutes.
Best for: Quick pre-exam reviews and catching up on missed classes.
Study guide
Convert your Zoom audio into a comprehensive study guide. This output organizes the transcript into logical headers, bullet points, and bolded terms, essentially doing the heavy lifting of note-taking for you.
Best for: Creating a structured workspace for long-term retention.
Flashcards (spaced repetition)
Duetoday automatically extracts key terms and concepts from your Zoom classes to create digital flashcards. These are designed for active recall, helping you memorize facts without manual data entry.
Best for: Hard sciences, vocabulary, and formula-heavy subjects.
Practice quiz (active recall)
Test your knowledge immediately after the call. Duetoday generates multiple-choice and short-answer questions based directly on the lecture content to identify your knowledge gaps.
Best for: Self-testing before actual midterms or finals.
Key questions / action items
Never miss a deadline or a homework prompt mentioned in passing. The AI identifies explicit tasks, project instructions, and suggested reading mentioned during the Zoom session.
Best for: Organizing your weekly to-do list and tracking project requirements.
Quick win: Generate your flashcards immediately after uploading to capitalize on fresh memory.
Common mistake: Deleting your original audio. Keep it synced in Duetoday to refer back to the instructor's tone and emphasis.
How it works
Upload your recording: Drag and drop your MP4 or M4A Zoom recording directly into the Duetoday workspace.
AI Processing: Duetoday transcribes the audio and simultaneously generates your summary, flashcards, and quiz.
Study and Recall: Use the AI Tutor chat to ask questions about the lecture or jump straight into the practice tools.
Checklist before you upload
Ensure the file is not password-protected.
Check that the instructor's audio is clear.
Gather any supplemental PDFs or slides from the class.
Make sure you have a stable internet connection for the initial upload.
Quick win: Upload your syllabus alongside your Zoom recordings so Duetoday knows the context of your course timeline.
Common mistake: Waiting until finals week to upload. Processing your Zoom sessions weekly keeps your AI Brain updated throughout the term.
Made for Zoom Classes
Large Lecture Halls
When the professor speaks fast and covers 50 slides in an hour, it's hard to keep up. Duetoday captures everything so you don't have to.
You get: A complete transcript and a condensed summary of the main points.
Seminar Discussions
Capture the nuances of student debates and specific interpretations of texts during smaller Zoom breakout sessions or seminars.
You get: Categorized notes based on different discussion topics.
Exam Prep Sessions
Zoom reviews are often goldmines for what will be on the test. Transcribe these specifically to generate targeted practice questions.
You get: A custom-built practice quiz based on the instructor's hints.
Technical Tutorials
For coding or math classes, see the step-by-step logic written out in the transcript to follow along with the screen share.
You get: Structured action items for your next lab or assignment.
Language Learning
Transcribe foreign language Zoom classes to see the spelling and grammar of what the instructor is saying in real-time.
You get: Flashcards for new vocabulary words mentioned in class.
Quick win: Use the 'Teach Me' feature to have the AI explain a complex part of the Zoom lecture in simpler steps.
Common mistake: Forgetting to check the 'Action Items'—instructors often hide homework clues in the last 2 minutes of a Zoom call.
The result: study faster, remember longer
Total Information Organization
All your Zoom classes live in one place, connected to your notes and PDFs. You never have to scrub through a video timeline again.
What changes: Search across every lecture simultaneously; stop losing track of class recordings.
Active Retention
Instead of passively reading, you are actively testing yourself with flashcards and quizzes generated seconds after class ends.
What changes: Higher confidence during exams; better long-term memory of core concepts.
Reduced Stress
The anxiety of missing a key point during a live Zoom call disappears when you know Duetoday is capturing every word for you.
What changes: Better focus during the live session; less time spent on manual transcription.
"The AI turned my 2-hour Zoom seminar into a 5-minute summary that actually made sense. I stopped taking messy notes and just started listening."
Quick win: Use the confetti feature by checking off your AI-generated action items to keep your momentum up.
Common mistake: Using multiple platforms for notes. Keeping everything in Duetoday allows the AI to connect dots between different lectures.
Trust & workflow fit
Duetoday is designed to fit into your existing student workflow without adding complexity. It centralizes your materials so you can spend your time learning, not organizing.
Supported inputs: Upload Zoom MP4s, voice memos from your phone, or YouTube links of recorded lectures.
Organization: A unified content library that connects PDFs, Notion, and Google Calendar.
Sharing: Easily export your notes or summaries to share with study groups or classmates.
Privacy: Your recordings and transcripts are your own; we prioritize a secure learning environment.
How accurate is the transcription for Zoom classes?
Duetoday uses advanced speech-to-next models designed to handle academic jargon and various accents with high precision. While no AI is 100% perfect, it provides a highly reliable foundation that you can easily edit. For best results, ensure the Zoom recording has clear audio from the speaker.
Can I upload multiple Zoom recordings at once?
Yes, Duetoday supports bulk uploads, allowing you to process an entire semester’s worth of Zoom classes in one go. This helps create a unified 'AI Brain' where you can search across all your lectures simultaneously. It centralizes your learning rather than scattering files across folders.
How does Duetoday turn a transcript into flashcards?
Our AI analyzes the transcribed text to identify definitions, key concepts, and significant facts mentioned during the lecture. It then formats these into front-and-back flashcards automatically. You can review these within the app to leverage active recall and spaced repetition.
What types of practice quizzes can it generate?
Duetoday can generate various quiz formats including multiple-choice, true/false, and open-ended Q&A. These questions are strictly based on the content of your Zoom recording. This ensures that you are practicing exactly what your instructor emphasized during class.
What file types are supported for Zoom uploads?
You can upload standard video formats like MP4 or audio-only files like M4A and MP3 produced by Zoom. If you have a cloud link, you can also download the file and drop it directly into the Duetoday workspace. The platform handles the parsing and extraction of text automatically.
Can teachers share these transcripts with students?
Absolutely. While Duetoday is a powerful tool for individual students, the generated summaries and study guides can be exported or shared. This makes it a great resource for educators who want to provide accessible study materials to their entire class after a Zoom session ends.
How is this different from a raw Zoom transcript?
Raw transcripts are often disorganized and full of filler words like 'um' and 'ah.' Duetoday cleans up the text and, more importantly, transforms it into actionable study tools like quizzes and summaries. It doesn't just tell you what was said; it helps you learn it.
Any tips for getting the best transcription results?
To get the best results, use recordings where the instructor used a dedicated microphone. If the Zoom class included a lot of background noise or multiple people talking over each other, the AI might struggle with speaker identification, but the core content usually remains highly accurate.
Is there a free trial or plan available?
Duetoday offers various ways to get started, including an example mode where you can see how the AI processes a lecture. You can upload your own recordings to see the speed and quality of the transcription and study tool generation before committing to a plan.
Does it work for both live and recorded Zoom classes?
You can upload any recorded Zoom session once the meeting has ended and the file has been processed by Zoom. Simply take the local recording or the downloaded cloud file and drag it into Duetoday to begin the transformation into a study system.
Duetoday is an AI-powered learning OS that turns your study materials into personalised, bite-sized study guides, cheat sheets, and active learning flows.
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