How to Transcribe a Riverside.fm Recording
Updated 24 Apr 2026 · TranscriptX editorial
Quick answer: Riverside records each participant's audio on-device and uploads separately. After the session, export the merged audio (or the combined MP4), upload to Google Drive, share with Anyone-with-the-link, paste on TranscriptX.
Step-by-step
1) Wait for all local tracks to upload
Riverside finishes uploading per-participant tracks after the session. Don't export until the progress bar hits 100%.
2) Export the merged audio/video
In the Riverside dashboard → export → pick "All tracks mixed" for a single merged file.
3) Upload to Drive, paste the link
Drive flow → paste the Drive URL on TranscriptX.
Common things that break
- Tracks not fully uploaded. If a participant had a poor connection, their local track may not have uploaded. The merge will be missing their audio. Wait longer, or redo the interview.
- Riverside has its own transcription feature. Included on some plans. If it's good enough for your needs, you don't need us. If you want cleaner multi-format export, paste through TranscriptX.
- Multi-track export vs merged. For speaker labels, export multi-track, transcribe each separately, combine. See <a href="/guides/transcribe-multi-speaker-video">our diarization guide</a>.
Related guides
- How to Transcribe a Zoom Recording (Without Paying for Zoom AI Companion)
- How to Transcribe a Google Drive Video (Without Downloading It)
- How to Transcribe a Video With Multiple Speakers and Label Who Said What
Try it
3 free transcripts a month, no signup for the first one. Paste your Riverside.fm link and go. Pricing if you need more.
FAQ
Why is this better than just using Riverside's transcription?
Riverside's built-in transcript is convenient. We're useful if you need better accuracy on non-English audio, multi-format export, or if you're on a Riverside tier that doesn't include transcription.
Does it work for Riverside video sessions (not just audio)?
Yes. Export the MP4 and the flow is identical.