Frequently asked questions

• What can I upload?

  Videos (MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM and M4V), audio (MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC and AAC) and PDF slides. You can also upload audio together with the slides, paste a video link such as Vimeo, or record the lecture directly in Compendly. Files can be up to 500 MB.

• Can I put several lectures in one document?

  Yes. Add as many videos as you like and each one becomes its own chapter in the same document.

• Which languages does it work with?

  Any language. You choose the language you want your notes in, or keep the language of the lecture. That means you can upload a lecture in French and read the notes in English.

• What does Compendly leave out?

  Digressions, filler words and repetition. The content of the lecture stays, and it is written clearly with headings and bullet points so it is easy to read.

• What do I get at the end?

  A Word file you can open in Word, Google Docs or Pages, a PDF you can read or print anywhere, and an HTML version you can open in any browser. All three contain structured notes, and lecture videos also give you screenshots from the recording.

• How long does it take?

  It can take anywhere from seconds to 20 minutes depending on the project and its length. The app shows your progress while it works, so you can leave the tab open and come back.

• Is it free to try?

  Yes. New accounts get a free trial with processing minutes included, and you do not need a card to start.

• Can I buy extra minutes?

  Yes. If you run out before your minutes renew, you can buy a one-time pack of 60, 150 or 300 minutes. They are used after your monthly minutes and stay valid for 12 months after your latest purchase.

• Do you train on my lectures?

  No. Your recordings and transcripts are only used to create your notes. They are not used to train any models.