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Tinrec is an AI audio/video processing tool that integrates real-time speech-to-text, audio file import, and online video parsing. It supports iOS, Android, and web versions. The free plan provides a basic monthly transcription allowance, making it ideal for office workers, students, and freelancers who need to frequently record meetings.
What is Tinrec?
Tinrec is more than a recording tool—it's an AI assistant that converts meeting recordings into text in real time and automatically organizes key points. Compared to traditional voice recorders, it saves you the time of transcribing meetings; compared to pure transcription tools, it goes further by providing summaries, action items, AI Q&A, and other organizational features, making meeting content truly searchable and reusable.
Core Features & Highlights
Real-time Recording to Text During a meeting, as you record, text appears on the screen simultaneously with less than a second delay. You can instantly check if you've missed any key points, and the verbatim transcript is ready the moment the meeting ends.
AI Summary & Action Items Extraction After recording, Tinrec automatically generates a key summary and extracts action items specifying "who should do what by when" from the discussion, eliminating manual organization.
AI Chat for Queries This is my personal favorite feature. After recording a one-hour meeting, just ask Tinrec: "What was the meeting conclusion?" or "Who is responsible for the technical issue?" It answers based on the recording content, so you don't have to listen from start to finish.
Multi-format Export & Third-party Sync Organized meeting notes, transcripts, and action lists can be exported as PDF, TXT, or directly synced to tools like Notion, Google Docs, seamlessly integrating with your existing workflow.
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Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Best For | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Light users | Monthly basic transcription allowance; experience real-time recording, file import, and online link parsing |
| Weekly | Short-term intensive users | Ideal for periods with many meetings, courses, or project sprints; pay as you go |
| Pro Monthly | Regular users | Higher monthly transcription allowance; suitable for weekly meetings or study needs |
| Pro Annual | Long-term users | Lower monthly cost; perfect for building a knowledge base from long-term meeting or course recordings |
Usage Guide
Step 1: Download & Register Search for "Tinrec" on the App Store or Google Play, or open the web version. After registration, you can start using the free plan immediately.
Step 2: Start Real-time Recording & Transcription Tap the "Record" button at the bottom. Tinrec will start capturing audio and displaying real-time text. Focus on the discussion during the meeting and let Tinrec handle the text.
Step 3: View AI Summary & Action Items After stopping the recording, wait a few seconds. The AI will automatically generate a summary and action list. You can see structured key points in the "Meeting Notes" tab, ready to copy or share with colleagues.
Step 4: Query Recording Content with AI Chat If you need to quickly check a detail, tap the "AI Q&A" icon and type a question (e.g., "What was the budget cap discussed last time?"). Tinrec will find and answer from the recording.
Step 5: Export & Sync Tap "Export" to choose from transcript, PDF, TXT, or send directly to Notion, Google Docs, OneNote, etc., for further editing and archiving.
FAQ
Q: How accurate is Tinrec's real-time transcription? A: In a typical meeting room with low background noise, Chinese transcription accuracy is quite high. Actual performance may vary depending on recording distance, multiple speakers, accents, and terminology. For critical content, cross-check with the original recording.
Q: What are the limitations of the free plan? A: The free plan offers a basic monthly transcription minutes allowance, letting you experience real-time recording, file import, and online link parsing. If you exceed the monthly limit, you can wait for the next month's reset or upgrade to the Weekly or Pro plans.
Q: What languages are supported? A: Tinrec supports multiple languages, including Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Cantonese, etc. For a full list, please visit the official website.
Q: Can it distinguish between different speakers? A: Yes. During recording, Tinrec automatically marks speaker changes, and the resulting transcript labels speakers as "Speaker A", "Speaker B", etc., for easy review of dialogues.
Q: How do I export recording files? A: After recording, tap "Export" on that entry. You can choose transcript, PDF, TXT, or share a link directly, or sync to cloud services like Notion, Google Docs.
Q: Is Tinrec free to use? A: There is a free plan for long-term use. If you need more minutes, higher export quality, or more advanced AI features, consider upgrading to the Weekly or Pro plans.
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