Question 1

Is Hearlog free for Hindi and Indian languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hearlog supports every major Indian language including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam and Hinglish. Every language is available on the free plan — none are locked behind Pro. No credit card required.

Question 2

Can I try Hearlog without creating an account?

Accepted Answer

Yes — record and transcribe up to 3 minutes instantly without any signup or credit card. Create a free account to save notes and record up to 300 minutes free every month. The free plan needs no credit card — no hidden charges.

Question 3

What happens if my internet drops during recording?

Accepted Answer

Your audio is always saved safely on your device as you record. If the network drops, Hearlog shows a warning and continues recording without interruption. When your connection returns, transcription resumes automatically for any segments that could not be processed. You never lose your audio or your recording.

Question 4

How accurate is Hearlog transcription?

Accepted Answer

Hearlog is powered by Google Gemini AI and achieves up to 99% accuracy on clear audio. It is specifically optimised for Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hinglish (Hindi-English mixing). Accuracy may vary based on audio quality and background noise. For best results, use in a quiet environment with a clear microphone.

Question 5

Can I edit my transcript after recording?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can edit individual segments or the full transcript directly in the app. Your edits are saved and used for AI summary generation, translation, and export.

Question 6

What are the 5 summary styles?

Accepted Answer

Hearlog offers 5 AI summary styles: Meeting Notes — structured format with key discussions, decisions, action items and risks. Lecture Notes — key concepts and study points for students. Detailed — comprehensive narrative. Concise — under 200 words for quick review. Key Points — 8 to 12 numbered facts and decisions.

Question 7

How does segment transcription work?

Accepted Answer

Hearlog automatically splits your recording into 5-minute segments. Each segment is transcribed by AI as soon as it completes — while you continue recording the next segment. This means you see results during recording, not just at the end. Long recordings of 60 plus minutes work reliably without data loss.

Question 8

Is Hearlog completely free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Hearlog offers robust free features including voice recording, AI transcription, smart summaries, and translation. Sign up free in 30 seconds for 300 minutes a month of processing, note saving and cloud sync — no credit card required.

Question 9

Do I need to create an account to use Hearlog?

Accepted Answer

No account is needed to try Hearlog. You can record and transcribe up to 3 minutes instantly without signing up. Create a free account (no credit card required) to save your transcripts, record longer sessions, and access all features — it takes 30 seconds.

Question 10

What audio formats does Hearlog support?

Accepted Answer

Hearlog supports all major audio formats including MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, WebM and FLAC — including WhatsApp voice notes (.opus) and phone voice memos (.m4a). You can upload files up to 100MB in size (about 100 minutes of audio). For longer recordings, the system automatically chunks the audio for optimal processing.

Question 11

How long can my audio recordings be?

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Registered users can record and process audio of any length. Long recordings are automatically segmented into 5-minute chunks for reliable processing, then seamlessly combined.

Question 12

What languages does Hearlog support for transcription?

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Hearlog supports 50+ languages for transcription including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Urdu, and many more regional languages.

Question 13

Can I transcribe audio in one language and translate to another?

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Absolutely! Hearlog offers free audio translation to 50+ languages. After transcription, you can translate both the transcript and summary to any supported language. This is perfect for multilingual meetings or studying content in a foreign language.

Question 14

How accurate is the AI transcription?

Accepted Answer

Hearlog uses Google Gemini AI for transcription — the same AI behind Google's own products. Accuracy is up to 99% on clear audio, and varies with audio quality, accents and background noise. For best results, use a clear microphone in a quiet environment.

Question 15

Does Hearlog support Hindi and other Indian languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Hearlog has excellent support for every major Indian language — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Urdu, Odia, Assamese, Bhojpuri, and more. You can transcribe in any Indian language and translate to English or other languages.

Question 16

Why does my long recording's script change partway through?

Accepted Answer

When the language is left on Auto-detect, Hearlog processes long recordings in roughly 5-minute pieces and identifies the language separately for each piece. On rare occasions, one piece may come back in a different script than the rest — for example, English letters instead of Devanagari for a Hindi recording — even if you spoke the same language the whole time. For the most consistent results on long recordings, select your specific language from the dropdown before recording or uploading, instead of leaving it on Auto.

Question 17

Can I get my Hindi transcript in Roman/English letters (Hinglish-style) instead of Devanagari?

Accepted Answer

Not currently. Hearlog transcribes Hindi speech in Devanagari script by design, keeping English words (like "meeting" or "email") in English letters — this gives the most accurate, readable transcript. A fully Romanized output (Hindi words spelled out in English letters) isn't offered as a separate mode today.

Question 18

What summary styles are available?

Accepted Answer

Hearlog offers 5 AI summary styles: (1) Meeting Notes — structured format with key discussions, decisions, action items and risks. (2) Lecture Notes — key concepts and study points for students. (3) Detailed — comprehensive narrative. (4) Concise — under 200 words for quick review. (5) Key Points — 8 to 12 numbered facts and decisions.

Question 19

Can I export my transcriptions and summaries?

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Yes, you can export your notes in multiple formats including PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), and plain text (.txt). This makes it easy to share notes with colleagues, include them in reports, or archive for future reference.

Question 20

Can I edit the transcription after processing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can edit individual segments or the full transcript directly in the app. Your edits are saved and used for AI summary generation, translation, and export.

Question 21

How does the Meeting Notes summary style work?

Accepted Answer

The Meeting Notes style is specifically designed for professional meetings. It extracts action items, key decisions, attendee contributions, and follow-up tasks. This format is ideal for sharing meeting outcomes with team members who could not attend.

Question 22

Is my audio data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we take security seriously. Your audio files and notes are stored with enterprise-grade encryption. Your data is never shared or sold to third parties.

Question 23

Can I delete my data?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You have complete control over your data. You can delete individual notes at any time, or delete your entire account along with all associated data. We believe in data minimization and user control.

Question 24

Is my audio sent to third-party servers?

Accepted Answer

Audio is processed using Google Gemini AI for transcription. The audio is transmitted securely and is not stored by Google for training purposes. We use Supabase for secure data storage with row-level security policies.

Question 25

Do you use my data to train AI models?

Accepted Answer

No. Your audio, transcriptions, and notes are never used to train AI models. We use AI services in a privacy-preserving manner that does not contribute your data to model training.

Question 26

What browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Hearlog works best on modern browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. For voice recording features, Chrome and Firefox provide the best experience. Mobile browsers are also supported.

Question 27

Can I use Hearlog on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Hearlog is fully responsive and works on mobile devices. You can scan the QR code from your desktop to quickly access Hearlog on your phone. Recording and all features work on mobile browsers.

Question 28

What is the maximum file size for uploads?

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You can upload audio files up to 100MB in size — about 100 minutes of audio. For recordings longer than that, we recommend using the built-in recorder which handles any length. You can also split very large files into smaller parts using free tools like Audacity before uploading.

Question 29

Why did my transcription fail?

Accepted Answer

Transcription can fail due to several reasons: very poor audio quality, no speech detected in the recording, network connectivity issues, or session timeout for very long recordings. Try re-recording with better audio quality or in shorter segments.

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