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# Extract
> Use AI-powered templates to extract key information from your transcripts.
## 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
## 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
## How to Use Extract
First, transcribe your audio using [Upload](/quickstart/upload), [Fetch](/quickstart/fetch), or [Record](/quickstart/record).
Go to the **Transcripts** tab and select the transcript you want to extract information from.
Click the **Extract** button to open the template selector.
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.
Click **Use Template** to begin the extraction process. AI will analyze your transcript and extract relevant information.
Once complete, locate the file under the **Extract** tab. Click to expand and read the structured output.
## Understanding Extract Results
### 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.
## Pre-defined Templates
SkyScribe provides ready-to-use templates for common scenarios:
**Best for:** Leadership updates, board meetings, strategy sessions
**Extracts:**
* High-level overview of discussion
* Key decisions and outcomes
* Strategic priorities
* Resource allocation
* Next steps
**Best for:** Team standups, project meetings, planning sessions
**Extracts:**
* 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 screenings
**Extracts:**
* Candidate background and experience
* Key qualifications
* Strengths and areas of concern
* Cultural fit assessment
* Hiring recommendation
**Best for:** Educational content, training sessions, webinars
**Extracts:**
* Main topics and concepts
* Key definitions and explanations
* Examples and case studies
* Important points to remember
* Follow-up questions
**Best for:** Video content, podcasts, presentations
**Extracts:**
* Video overview
* Chapter breakdown with timestamps
* Key highlights
* Main takeaways
* Notable quotes
## Editing Transcripts Before Extraction
You can edit your transcript before extracting information using the [Transcript Editor](/guides/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](/guides/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.
## 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](/guides/templates))
5. **Extract early and often** - Run extraction on recent transcripts while context is fresh
## Custom Templates
Need something specific? Create custom templates tailored to your use case.
Discover how to create, edit, and manage custom extraction templates for your specific needs.
## 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.
## Common Use Cases
### 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
### 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
### 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
### 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
## Need Help?
If you have questions about using Extract:
* Learn how to [create custom templates](/guides/templates)
* Check our [Transcription guide](/guides/transcription) for better transcripts
* Contact our support team at [support@sky-scribe.com](mailto:support@sky-scribe.com)
* Report extraction issues to help us improve