On FluteConvert, some recordings may fail to transcribe properly due to a variety of technical or content-related reasons. Below are the most common causes — and how to fix them:

1) Your file is too large or too long

FluteConvert has limits on file size and duration. If your file exceeds these, the transcription may not complete.

✅ Audio files must be under 15MB

✅ YouTube videos must be no longer than 10 minutes

🛑 2) Your audio file contains internal errors

Corrupted or unreadable files may prevent FluteConvert from processing them correctly.

🔹 Try using another version of the same recording

🔹 If the file is in WAV format, convert it to MP3 for better compatibility

🌐 3) There was a temporary server error on FluteConvert

Since FluteConvert runs on cloud infrastructure, occasional server issues can cause temporary problems.

🔗 4) The YouTube link format is not supported

Some YouTube URLs may not be recognized by the system. Try copying the link using one of these methods:

1️⃣ Copy the URL directly from your browser’s address bar

2️⃣ Right-click on a video result in YouTube search and choose “Copy link”

3️⃣ Click the “Share” button and copy the link from the popup

🪈 Still having trouble? Try a different YouTube link or upload an audio file in MP3 format instead for more consistent results.

5) Your VPN may be interfering with the transcription

Some users have reported that having a VPN enabled on their device caused transcription processes to fail (e.g., stopping at 90%) or prevented file downloads. If you are using a VPN, we recommend turning it off and trying again. This small change has resolved many similar cases.