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How QNotes AI Works — Complete System Breakdown

QNotes AI is an intelligent transcription and note-taking engine designed to transform spoken content into structured, actionable knowledge.

01Overview

QNotes AI uses advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) to listen to audio input, transcribe it in real-time, and then analyze the content to extract meaningful structure. Unlike simple transcription tools, QNotes understands context, separates speakers, and identifies key action items.

Step 1
Capture
Audio recording & ingestion
Step 2
Process
Transcription & AI analysis
Step 3
Structure
Formatted notes & summaries

02What QNotes AI Does

Real-time Transcription

Converts speech to text instantly with high accuracy, supporting multiple languages and accents.

Contextual Summarization

Condenses hour-long lectures or meetings into concise summaries without losing critical information.

Action Item Extraction

Automatically identifies tasks, deadlines, and follow-ups mentioned during the session.

Smart Formatting

Organizes content with proper headings, bullet points, and logical flow for easy reading.

03Supported Inputs

  • Live AudioDirect microphone input from lectures, meetings, or conversations.
  • Audio/Video FilesUpload MP3, WAV, MP4, and other common media formats.
  • YouTube URLsPaste a video link to extract notes from educational content or webinars.

04Example Queries

Users typically ask QNotes AI to perform tasks like:

"Summarize the last 15 minutes of this lecture."
"List all homework assignments mentioned."
"What did the professor say about the midterm exam?"
"Create a bulleted list of the main arguments."

05Output Format

QNotes AI delivers output in structured Markdown format, which includes:

  • ✓ Title and Date
  • ✓ Executive Summary
  • ✓ Key Topics & Concepts
  • ✓ Action Items Checklist
  • ✓ Full Transcript (Optional)
  • ✓ Timestamps

06FAQ

Is my data private?

Yes. QNotes AI processes audio securely and does not use your personal recordings to train public models without your explicit consent.

Does it work offline?

Currently, QNotes AI requires an internet connection to access the high-performance LLMs needed for accurate transcription and summarization.

What languages are supported?

We support over 50 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Japanese, with auto-detection capabilities.