Transcription Does Not Work. What Should I Do?

Are you having issues with the transcription of your guitar tracks into sheet music and tablature? Discover our solutions in this article.

Written by Dimitri

Updated 1 month ago

On GuitarConvert, some songs may not be transcribed correctly due to various factors. Here are the main reasons that might cause transcription issues and how to fix them:

🎸 1) Your song is too large or too long

GuitarConvert has limitations on file size and song length. If your audio file or YouTube video exceeds these limits, the transcription may fail.

✅ Make sure your audio file is no larger than 15MB

✅ YouTube videos should be no longer than 10 minutes

💡 Tip: If your file is larger than 15MB and is in .wav or .flac format, convert it to MP3 to reduce its size before uploading. You can use this tool: https://convertio.co/wav-mp3/

🛑 2) Your audio file contains internal errors

Some files may have corrupt data that prevent GuitarConvert from processing them.

🔹 Try using a different version of the song

🔹 If your file is in WAV format, convert it to MP3—MP3 is easier to process.

💡 Convert WAV to MP3 here: https://convertio.co/wav-mp3/

🌐 3) There was an internal error on GuitarConvert

Since GuitarConvert operates in the cloud, it depends on its hosting infrastructure. Occasionally, server issues may prevent transcriptions from being processed.

🕒 Solution: Wait a few minutes and try again.

🔗 4) The format of your YouTube link is not supported

Some YouTube links may not be recognized by GuitarConvert. Try retrieving the link in a different way:

1️⃣ Copy the URL from your browser’s search bar

2️⃣ Right-click on a YouTube search result and copy the link

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

🎸 Still having trouble? Try another method or use an MP3 file instead.

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.

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