File Formats FAQ

Common questions about supported file formats, codecs, and specifications.

What file formats are supported?

Audio Formats

VideoToBe accepts all common audio formats:

• MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3)
• WAV (Waveform Audio File)
• M4A (MPEG-4 Audio)
• AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
• FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
• OGG (Ogg Vorbis)
• WMA (Windows Media Audio)

Video Formats

All common video formats are supported:

• MP4 (MPEG-4)
• MOV (QuickTime)
• AVI (Audio Video Interleave)
• MKV (Matroska)
• WEBM (WebM)
• FLV (Flash Video)
• WMV (Windows Media Video)

Do you support images or documents?

No. VideoToBe only accepts audio and video files. Images (JPG, PNG), documents (PDF, DOCX), and other file types are not supported.

What's the maximum file size?

• Free Plan: 500MB per file
• Pro Plan: 2GB (2000MB) per file

What's the recommended audio quality?

For best transcription accuracy:

• Bitrate: 128 kbps or higher
• Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
• Channels: Mono or stereo
• Format: WAV or FLAC for highest quality, MP3 for smaller files

Can I upload videos?

Yes! VideoToBe automatically extracts audio from video files for transcription. You don't need to convert video to audio before uploading.

What video codecs are supported?

Most common codecs work, including:

• H.264 (AVC)
• H.265 (HEVC)
• VP8/VP9
• MPEG-4
• And more

How do I convert unsupported formats?

Use free tools like:

• FFmpeg: Command-line tool for all formats
• HandBrake: User-friendly video converter
• Audacity: Audio editing and conversion
• Online converters: CloudConvert, Online-Convert.com