You can export conversations, including ones shared with you, in multiple formats (audio and text). This makes it easy to reuse them in other services, such as generating closed captions or sharing via email.
You have the following options you can export, in addition to your conversation transcript:
- Export Highlights & Comments
- Export conversation audio
- Export your conversation as an SRT file for closed captioning and subtitles
Export to Text
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Open the conversation you want to export, click the three dots in the top corner, then select Export.
- Choose the file format for the text file.
- Clipboard copies the text directly to your computer’s clipboard (only available when "Highlights and Comments" and "Audio" are toggled off).
- TXT exports a plain text file with no formatting.
- DOCX creates a Microsoft Word document.
- PDF generates a portable document (PDF) for easy sharing and viewing.
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SRT exports text with timestamps in SubRip Subtitle format, which can be used for video captions and is commonly supported by platforms like YouTube.
- Choose how to name the exported file and any additional export options. A preview of the exported text is shown below the options.
- Show speaker names
- Show timestamps
- Show highlights
- Show images
- Combine paragraphs of the same speaker
- Combine all paragraphs
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Remove Otter branding (available for TXT and CLIPBOARD formats)
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Click Export to save the conversation to your selected download location.
Export to Audio
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Open the conversation you want to export, click the three dots in the top corner, then select Export.
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Turn on Audio, then click Export to save the file to your selected download location. Audio exports are downloaded in MP3 format.
Mobile
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Open the conversation you want to export. Select the Transcript tab and click the three dots in the top right corner, then select Export.
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Select Export audio to download an MP3 file, or Export text to download a text-based format.
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Tap Continue to save the file to your selected download location.
Export example
Text format examples
Highlights & Comments example
FAQs
Can I bulk export multiple conversations?
Yes, you can bulk export multiple conversations on our Business and higher plans. Learn more about bulk exporting conversations.
Where do my exports download?
After clicking Export on desktop or Continue on mobile, you’ll be prompted to choose where to save the file.
I can’t find my downloaded file. What should I do?
Check your browser or device settings to see where downloads are saved. You can also review your recent download history.
Can I export to other platforms?
Yes. Enterprise plans include integrations that allow exports to supported third-party platforms.
Can I export the Summary?
The Summary can’t be exported as a file, but you can copy it in full. Learn more about copying the Summary.
Can I export the Outline?
The Outline can’t be exported as a file, but you can copy the full summary and pull out the individual Outline items. Learn more about copying the Summary.
Can I export Action Items?
Action Items can’t be exported directly, but you can copy them manually. Learn more about copying the Summary.
Why do I only see TXT as an export option?
TXT is the only export format available on the Basic plan. Upgrade to a paid plan to access additional formats.
Why can’t I export a conversation?
If the conversation was shared with you, make sure you have the correct permissions. Only Collaborators, or Viewers with export enabled, can export conversations.
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