Does Zoom have automatic transcription?

Yes, Zoom AI Companion provides basic transcription and summaries included in paid plans. However, it only supports English and has 85-90% accuracy vs 95-98% for dedicated AI tools.

How do I get Arabic transcription in Zoom?

Zoom's built-in transcription doesn't support Arabic. Use a third-party AI tool like Notah that integrates with Zoom and supports Arabic dialects with 94% accuracy.

What is the best AI for Zoom transcription?

For English-only: Otter.ai or Fireflies. For Arabic and multilingual: Notah. All integrate seamlessly with Zoom via browser extensions or bot participants.

How to Transcribe Zoom Meetings Automatically in 2025

Introduction

Zoom is the world's most popular video conferencing platform, but its built-in transcription has limitations. This guide shows you how to get accurate, AI-powered transcription for all your Zoom meetings in 2025.

350M+

Daily Zoom meeting participants

worldwide

73%

of remote workers

use Zoom as their primary meeting tool

Zoom's Built-in Transcription vs. AI Tools

Feature	Zoom Native	AI Tools (Notah, etc.)
English Accuracy	85-90%	95-98%
Arabic Support	❌ None	✅ All dialects
Real-time Transcription	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
AI Summaries	⚠️ Basic	✅ Advanced
Action Item Extraction	❌ Manual	✅ Automatic
Searchable Archive	⚠️ Limited	✅ Full-text search

Method 1: Zoom AI Companion (Built-in)

Zoom's native AI Companion provides basic transcription and summaries.

How to Enable:

1. Go to Zoom Settings → Recording

2. Enable Audio transcript

3. Start your meeting and click Record

⚠️ Warning: Zoom's transcription is English-only and struggles with accents. For Arabic, regional English accents, or multilingual meetings, use a dedicated AI tool.

Method 2: AI Meeting Assistants (Recommended)

Dedicated AI tools provide superior transcription, summaries, and action items.

✓ 95%+ Accuracy

Advanced AI models trained on millions of meetings

✓ Real-time Transcription

See text appear as people speak

✓ AI Smart Summaries

Key points, decisions, and themes extracted

✓ Automatic Action Items

Tasks identified with assignees and deadlines

✓ Searchable Archive

Find any moment from any meeting instantly

✓ 50+ Languages

Including Arabic dialects, French, Spanish, and more

How to Set Up Notah with Zoom:

Step 1: Install the Chrome Extension

Download Notah from the Chrome Web Store.

Step 2: Connect Your Zoom Account

Authorize Notah to access your Zoom meetings via OAuth.

Step 3: Join Your Meeting

Notah automatically joins and begins transcribing.

Step 4: Review AI Summary

After the meeting, get your summary with action items instantly.

💡 Pro Tip: For best results, use a good quality microphone and minimize background noise. Audio quality is the #1 factor in transcription accuracy.

Best Practices for Zoom Transcription

Accuracy with Good Audio 96%

Accuracy with Laptop Mic 82%

Accuracy in Noisy Environment 65%

Conclusion

For the best Zoom transcription experience:

1. English-only, basic needs: Use Zoom's built-in AI Companion

2. Professional English teams: Consider Otter.ai or Fireflies

3. Arabic or multilingual teams: Use Notah for 94% dialect accuracy

Save 5 hours

per week

with AI meeting transcription vs. manual notes

Try Notah free and transform your Zoom meetings into searchable, actionable knowledge.