Transcription Does Not Work. What Should I Do?

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

Written by Dimitri

Updated 1 month ago

On ViolinConvert, some pieces may fail to transcribe correctly due to a few common factors. Here are the main reasons why your transcription might not work — and how to resolve them:

🎻 1) Your file is too large or too long

ViolinConvert has limitations on file size and duration. 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 in .wav or .flac format and exceeds the size limit, convert it to .mp3 before uploading. You can use this free tool: https://convertio.co/wav-mp3/

🛑 2) Your audio file contains internal errors

Sometimes, files may contain corrupt data that prevent ViolinConvert from processing them correctly.

🔹 Try using a different version of your recording

🔹 If your file is in WAV format, convert it to MP3, which is easier to handle

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

🌐 3) Internal server issue on ViolinConvert

ViolinConvert relies on cloud infrastructure. On rare occasions, server issues may temporarily prevent transcriptions from being processed.

🕒 Solution: Wait a few minutes and try again.

🔗 4) Unsupported YouTube link format

Certain YouTube URLs might not be recognized. Try copying the link using a different method:

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

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

3️⃣ Use the “Share” button below the video and copy the link from the popup

🎻 Still having trouble? Try using a different link or upload your audio file in MP3 format 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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