Transcription Does Not Work. What Should I Do?

Are you having issues with the transcription of your vocal performances into sheet music? Discover our solutions in this article.

Written by Dimitri

Updated 1 month ago

On SingConvert, some vocal performances may not be transcribed correctly. Below are the main reasons why transcription issues can occur and how to resolve them:

🎤 1) Your file is too large or too long

SingConvert has limitations on file size and song length.

✅ Your audio file should be no larger than 15MB

✅ YouTube videos should not exceed 10 minutes

💡 Tip: If your file exceeds 15MB, 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 recordings may have corrupt data that interfere with SingConvert’s processing.

🔹 Try using a different version of the song

🔹 Convert WAV files to MP3 for better compatibility

💡 Convert your file here: https://convertio.co/wav-mp3/

🌐 3) There was an internal error on SingConvert

As SingConvert runs on cloud servers, occasional infrastructure issues may cause transcription failures.

🕒 Solution: Try again after a few minutes.

🔗 4) Your YouTube link format is not supported

Certain YouTube URLs may not be recognized by SingConvert. Try retrieving the link differently:

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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