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Overview

Extract transforms your transcripts into structured summaries and insights using AI-powered templates. Instead of reading through entire transcripts, get exactly the information you need in the format you want. How it works:
  1. Complete a transcription
  2. Select an extraction template
  3. AI analyzes your transcript and extracts relevant information
  4. Review structured output with source references

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What is Extract?

Extract uses AI to analyze your transcripts and pull out specific information based on templates you choose. Each template defines what information to extract and how to format it. Example use cases:
  • Convert meeting recordings into action items and decisions
  • Extract key points from interviews
  • Generate summaries from lectures or podcasts
  • Pull insights from customer calls

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How to Use Extract

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Complete your transcription

First, transcribe your audio using Upload, Fetch, or Record.
2

Navigate to your transcript

Go to the Transcripts tab and select the transcript you want to extract information from.
3

Click Extract

Click the Extract button to open the template selector.
4

Choose a template

Select a template that matches your use case:
  • Executive Summary - High-level overview for leadership
  • Team Meeting - Action items, decisions, and next steps
  • Candidate Interview - Key qualifications and assessment
  • Lecture Notes - Main concepts and key takeaways
  • YouTube Summary - Video highlights and timestamps
  • Custom templates - Templates you’ve created
Or create a new template by navigating to the Templates tab.
5

Start extraction

Click Use Template to begin the extraction process. AI will analyze your transcript and extract relevant information.
6

Review your extract

Once complete, locate the file under the Extract tab. Click to expand and read the structured output.

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Understanding Extract Results

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Source References

Each line in your extract includes source references. This lets you verify information and dive deeper into context. To view sources:
  1. Hover over any line in the extract
  2. Click the document icon that appears
  3. Jump to the exact transcript line with timestamp
This makes it easy to:
  • Verify accuracy of extracted information
  • Get more context around key points
  • Quote exact words from the original audio
Source references ensure you can always trace back to what was actually said, maintaining accuracy and context.

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Pre-defined Templates

SkyScribe provides ready-to-use templates for common scenarios:
Best for: Leadership updates, board meetings, strategy sessionsExtracts:
  • High-level overview of discussion
  • Key decisions and outcomes
  • Strategic priorities
  • Resource allocation
  • Next steps
Best for: Team standups, project meetings, planning sessionsExtracts:
  • Meeting overview
  • Action items with owners
  • Decisions made
  • Blockers and challenges
  • Timeline and deadlines
Example output:
Overview
The team reviewed company progress, key milestones, and upcoming goals.
Leadership shared updates on product development, funding, and growth
strategies.

Timeline Outline
• Company Progress & Key Milestones
• Product Development Updates
• Funding & Growth Strategies
• Team Wins & Challenges
Best for: Job interviews, candidate screeningsExtracts:
  • Candidate background and experience
  • Key qualifications
  • Strengths and areas of concern
  • Cultural fit assessment
  • Hiring recommendation
Best for: Educational content, training sessions, webinarsExtracts:
  • Main topics and concepts
  • Key definitions and explanations
  • Examples and case studies
  • Important points to remember
  • Follow-up questions
Best for: Video content, podcasts, presentationsExtracts:
  • Video overview
  • Chapter breakdown with timestamps
  • Key highlights
  • Main takeaways
  • Notable quotes

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Editing Transcripts Before Extraction

You can edit your transcript before extracting information using the Transcript Editor to:
  • Fix transcription errors
  • Add missing context
  • Remove irrelevant sections
  • Clarify ambiguous statements
To edit a transcript:
  1. Go to the Transcripts tab
  2. Select the specific transcript
  3. Click the Edit icon to open the Transcript Editor
  4. Make your changes
  5. Save the transcript
  6. Proceed with extraction
Editing transcripts can improve extraction quality, especially for technical content or when there are transcription errors.

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Best Practices

  1. Choose the right template - Match the template to your content type for best results
  2. Edit transcripts when needed - Fix significant errors before extraction
  3. Use source references - Always verify critical information by checking sources
  4. Create custom templates - Build templates for your specific workflows (learn how)
  5. Extract early and often - Run extraction on recent transcripts while context is fresh

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Custom Templates

Need something specific? Create custom templates tailored to your use case.

Learn About Templates

Discover how to create, edit, and manage custom extraction templates for your specific needs.

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Limitations

Important considerations:
  • Extraction quality depends on transcript accuracy - review transcripts for errors first
  • AI extracts based on template instructions - unclear templates may produce unclear results
  • Complex extractions may take longer to process
  • Very long transcripts may require more specific templates for best results
For critical use cases, always review extracted information and check source references.

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Common Use Cases

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Meeting Notes & Action Items

Extract action items, decisions, and next steps from team meetings automatically. Benefits:
  • Save time on manual note-taking
  • Ensure nothing gets missed
  • Assign clear action items
  • Track decisions over time

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Interview Analysis

Extract candidate qualifications, strengths, and hiring recommendations from interview recordings. Benefits:
  • Consistent evaluation criteria
  • Easy comparison across candidates
  • Detailed hiring documentation
  • Reduced interviewer bias

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Content Repurposing

Turn long-form content (podcasts, webinars, lectures) into blog posts, social media content, or study guides. Benefits:
  • Extend content value
  • Reach different audiences
  • Create multiple content formats
  • Improve SEO with text content

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Research & Analysis

Extract key insights, quotes, and themes from research interviews or focus groups. Benefits:
  • Faster analysis process
  • Systematic data extraction
  • Easy theme identification
  • Quotable excerpts with timestamps

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Need Help?

If you have questions about using Extract: