How to Upload a File

Written By Jay Desai

Last updated 8 months ago

How to Upload a File in SummarAIze

Uploading a file to SummarAIze is simple and quick. Follow the steps below to ensure a smooth experience.

  1. Head to the Upload Tab
  2. Select a Brand Kit (Optional)
    • If you have a Brand Kit set up, select it here.
    • If you don’t have one, you can skip this step or set one up in the Brand Kit section.
  3. Add Your File or YouTube Link
    • Upload an audio or video file from your device, or
    • Paste a YouTube link for processing.
  4. Add/Confirm Key Information
    • Enter or confirm speaker names, keywords, target audience, and language.
    • If you selected a Brand Kit, these fields will be pre-filled based on your settings.
  5. Click Upload 🚀

🔄 After Uploading:

  • Once your file processes, you’ll be directed to a screen to confirm your speakers.
  • Then, you’ll be taken to your results page, where your assets will start generating in real-time.

Supported File Types

SummarAIze supports over 100+ audio formats and encodings, including:

  • MP3, MP4, MP2, AAC, WAV, FLAC, PCM, M4A, Ogg, Opus, WebM

If your file format isn’t listed but is a commonly used audio or video format, it’s likely supported.

File Size and Duration Limits

  • Free Trial Users: Max file size 2GB, up to 60 minutes of content for testing.
  • Paid Users: Max file size 10GB, with limits based on your plan:
  • Creator Plan: 5 hours/month
  • Content Manager Plan: 10 hours/month
  • Business Plan: 30 hours/month
  • No duration limit per file, but processing is based on the plan’s total minutes.

Uploading Multiple Files

Currently, you can only upload one file at a time. We are working on bulk uploads—if you're interested, please email support@summaraize.com.

How Long Does Processing Take?

  • Audio & Video Files: Processing is almost instant once uploaded.
  • YouTube Links: May experience a 1-2 minute delay while the video is fetched.

Best Practices for High-Quality Transcription

For the best results, follow these guidelines:

  • ✅ Upload high-quality audio and video files.
  • ✅ Ensure clear speech without excessive background noise.
  • ✅ Use external microphones or high-quality recording devices.
  • ✅ Avoid overlapping voices or excessive music when possible.