Yating Transcription 2026 Latest News: 5 Steps to Test Speech-to-Text and Key Summaries

Last week's client interview recording is still sitting in your phone. When you open the file, you realize it would take an hour to listen through and extract the key points, let alone transcribe it word for word. Meeting minutes keep getting postponed, and you end up writing reports from memory. In fact, Yating Transcription, developed by a Taiwanese team, can save you all that time.

Before You Start: What You'll Need

• A smartphone (iPhone or Android; Yating Transcription is available on the App Store and also supports Android)
• Download the Yating Transcription app (free to download, simple registration)
• Prepare an audio recording you want to transcribe (could be a meeting, class, interview, or record directly)
• A stable internet connection (real-time transcription requires internet; offline features are subject to official announcements)

Step 1: Record the Content You Want to Transcribe

The goal of this step is to get a clear audio file while also enabling real-time transcription with Yating Transcription.

Open the app and tap the microphone icon at the bottom to start recording and get automatic real-time transcription. When recording, keep the phone close to the speaker—the closer, the clearer the audio, and the higher the transcription accuracy. For one-on-one interviews, place the phone between the two people; for multi-person meetings, put it in the center of the table.

Why emphasize recording quality? Because AI transcription accuracy depends on audio quality; even the best engine can't handle blurry audio. Instead of spending time proofreading later, take 30 seconds to check the placement during recording.

When done, the transcript is automatically saved in the app, and you can see it in the list.

(Illustration: A person sitting in a meeting room, phone on the table recording, screen showing real-time transcript text, professional and natural atmosphere)

Step 2: Import an Existing Audio File (If Needed)

If you already have an audio file, you don't need to re-record; you can import it directly.

Using Yating Transcription's Share-in feature, you can easily send audio files from other apps (e.g., iOS Voice Memos) to Yating Transcription for transcription. Simply choose Share in the other app and select Yating Transcription.

The benefit is avoiding manual file transfer and using the high-quality original recording for better transcription results. After import, the system automatically starts transcribing.

(Illustration: User opens Voice Memos on phone, taps share button, selects Yating Transcription from the menu, file is being transferred)

Step 3: Quickly Proofread the Transcript

After transcription, there may be typos or missing words; this step is for quick corrections.

Yating Transcription supports listening while editing: drag the playback progress up to hear the audio and see the text simultaneously, making it easy to proofread sentence by sentence. You can tap the text to edit and fix errors.

When proofreading, first skim through to mark obvious errors, then focus on correcting technical terms or names. This greatly improves the usability of the transcript. Once done, your transcript is clean and reliable.

(Illustration: User wearing earphones, phone screen showing transcript, finger tapping to edit, playback control bar at the bottom)

Step 4: Use AI Key Summaries for Quick Review

Transcripts are long, but you need the key points. Yating Transcription automatically generates a key summary after transcription is complete.

You might see the progress bar stuck at 99%—this is not a freeze; it means speech recognition is done, and the system is processing speaker diarization and key summary, which takes some time. Once done, you can view the summary on the transcript screen to quickly grasp the discussion.

The key summary saves you from reading the entire transcript, especially for long meetings or interviews. You can check the summary first, then decide if you need to read the full transcript.

(Illustration: Phone screen showing a list of key summary points, user quickly browsing, with timestamps)

Step 5: Export and Share

The final step is to export or share the polished transcript with others.

Tap "Export" in the top-right corner of the transcript screen to save the file as text or other formats. You can also use the Universal Link feature to share the transcript directly with friends or colleagues for collaboration.

After exporting, you can paste the transcript into reports, emails, or note apps for further use. Yating Transcription also supports sharing to other apps for a smoother workflow.

(Illustration: User taps export button, phone shows share menu with options like Save, Mail, or Message)

FAQ and Troubleshooting

Q: Is it normal for the progress bar to stop at 99%? A: Yes, this means speech recognition is complete, and the system is processing speaker diarization and key summary. These steps take time, so the progress bar pauses at 99%, but the system is still working; just wait a moment.

Q: What languages does Yating Transcription support? A: It supports Taiwanese Mandarin, Taiwanese Hokkien, Cantonese, Japanese, and mixed Chinese-English code-switching. It is the world's first AI speech-to-text service developed specifically for Taiwanese accents and open to the public.

Q: How do I delete my account? A: Starting from version 3.12.0, you can delete your account and data within the app to exercise your right to be forgotten. Yating respects your data and privacy and does not sell your data or records to third-party advertisers or organizations.

Q: Is Yating Transcription free? A: The app is free to download and offers basic features. For detailed free quotas and paid plans, please refer to official announcements; we recommend downloading and trying it out.

Q: Is it suitable for people with hearing impairments? A: Some hearing-impaired users have shared that Yating Transcription is a lifesaver; the real-time captioning feature helps with reading, especially in crowded or noisy environments.

Pro Tips: 3 Ways to Double Your Efficiency with Yating Transcription

1. Leverage code-switching recognition: Mixed Chinese-English content is transcribed accurately, especially for common Taiwanese workplace speech, without needing to switch languages.
2. Use Share-in to import external audio: Import directly from iOS Voice Memos or other apps, avoiding manual transfer and handling multiple sources.
3. Use Universal Link sharing: Quickly share transcripts with colleagues or friends for easier collaboration, especially after team meetings.

If You Don't Use Yating Transcription, Here Are Alternatives

Other speech-to-text tools like Otter and Notta offer similar features, but Yating Transcription is designed specifically for Taiwanese accents, making it more user-friendly for Taiwanese users. If you need to handle large volumes of English meetings, consider Otter; if you often deal with multilingual documents, Notta is also an option. However, for Taiwanese users, Yating's code-switching recognition and localized support are clear advantages.

Conclusion

Now that you've learned these 5 steps, you can use Yating Transcription to quickly process recordings and meeting minutes: real-time transcription, importing old files, proofreading, viewing key summaries, and exporting/sharing. Next step: download the Yating Transcription app and try it with your own recording. Developed by a Taiwanese team, designed for your accent—worth a try.

References

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• Yating Transcription - App Store
• Yating Transcription - Generative AI Guide - Teaching Resource Hub - NKUST
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