How to Transcribe a SquadCast Recording
Updated 24 Apr 2026 · TranscriptX editorial
Quick answer: In your SquadCast session dashboard, download the combined MP3 or MP4 (not individual participant files, unless you want speaker-labeled transcription). Upload to Google Drive with Anyone-with-the-link, paste the Drive URL on TranscriptX.
Step-by-step
1) Open your SquadCast session dashboard
Sign in to SquadCast, find the session under Recordings.
2) Download the merged file
Choose "Download mixed" for a single file with all participants merged. Or "Download tracks" for per-speaker files.
3) Upload to Drive, paste
Drive flow → paste on TranscriptX.
Common things that break
- Recording still processing. SquadCast takes a few minutes post-session to merge tracks. Don't download before it's ready.
- Descript integration changes things. SquadCast was acquired by Descript. Check your account — newer sessions may route through Descript's UI. Same underlying recording, slightly different export path.
- Multi-speaker diarization. For speaker labels, export per-track and transcribe each separately.
Related guides
- How to Transcribe a Zoom Recording (Without Paying for Zoom AI Companion)
- 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 SquadCast link and go. Pricing if you need more.
FAQ
Does SquadCast have its own transcription?
Yes on some plans, especially post-Descript-acquisition. If it works for you, use it. We're the alternative for better accuracy or multi-format export.
What if one participant's audio is missing?
If their local track failed to upload, it's gone. SquadCast's local-first recording is more resilient than server-only, but not bulletproof.