Upload Best Practices

Follow these recommendations for the best experience:

File Preparation

Before Upload:

• Ensure good audio quality (clear speech, minimal background noise)
• For video, ensure good lighting and stable camera
• Remove unnecessary silence at the beginning/end
• Check file integrity (play the file to verify it's not corrupted)

File Naming:

• Use descriptive names: Team Meeting - Q4 Planning - 2024-01-15.mp4
• Include date, topic, or meeting type in the filename
• Avoid generic names like recording1.mp4

Naming Conventions

Recommended naming patterns:

• Date First: 2024-01-15 - Team Standup.mp4
• Project First: Project Alpha - Client Call - 2024-01-15.mp4
• Meeting Type: Sales Call - Acme Corp - 2024-01-15.mp4
• Team Name: Engineering - Sprint Planning - 2024-01-15.mp4

Tip: Consistent naming makes it easier to find recordings later, especially when searching.

Quality Recommendations

Audio Quality:

• Use a good microphone when recording
• Minimize background noise
• Ensure speakers are clearly audible
• Higher quality audio = better transcription accuracy

Video Quality:

• Minimum 720p resolution recommended
• Stable camera (use a tripod if possible)
• Good lighting for better visibility
• Clear audio is more important than perfect video

File Size Optimization

To reduce file size without significant quality loss:

For Video:

• Use H.264 codec (most compatible)
• Reduce resolution if 4K isn't necessary (1080p is usually sufficient)
• Lower frame rate for non-action content (24-30fps)
• Use appropriate bitrate (5-10 Mbps for 1080p)

For Audio:

• MP3 at 128-192 kbps is usually sufficient
• M4A provides good compression
• WAV is uncompressed (largest files, highest quality)

Note: Balance file size with quality based on your needs. Smaller files upload and process faster.