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Troubleshooting uploads and processing
Resolve common upload and processing issues.
Uploaded files list in the upload workspace
Upload queue state used for troubleshooting file readiness before starting transcription.

Overview

Most issues are caused by file size limits, unstable connections, or unsupported formats.

Upload errors

Processing stuck

Empty or very short transcript

Contact support

Include your account email, the file name, and a short description of what happened.

Rapid diagnostic flow

When processing fails, troubleshoot in this order: source file validity, network reliability, browser state, then account or plan constraints. Following this sequence solves most issues in minutes.

  1. Test with a short known-good MP3 or WAV sample.
  2. Retry upload in a private window with extensions disabled.
  3. Check if the same file opens and plays locally without errors.
  4. Re-export source media with a standard codec if needed.

When contacting support

Need a hand?

Our support team can walk you through this workflow.

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