Yes. You can import any existing audio or video file (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, MOV, MP4) into Oyma. On-device Whisper transcribes the file locally and creates a linked Markdown note with timestamps.
Transcribing Archival and External Recordings
While Oyma excels at capturing live meetings, professionals frequently possess existing archives of spoken audio: iPhone Voice Memos, podcast interviews recorded in studio software, recorded webinars, or Zoom MP4 files downloaded from corporate repositories.
Oyma includes an integrated batch audio transcription pipeline designed for external media.
How to Transcribe External Files
- Drag and Drop: Drag any supported audio or video file directly onto the Oyma application window or note editor.
- Menu Bar Import: Choose
File > Transcribe Audio File...(or press⌘⌥I). - Select Speech Model: Choose your desired Whisper model tier (Base for rapid speed, Large-v3 for maximum academic precision).
- Instant Processing: Oyma extracts the audio track using macOS AVFoundation and runs high-speed CoreML Whisper inference.
Supported Audio & Video Formats
| Container Format | Audio Codecs | Typical Source |
|---|---|---|
| .m4a / .aac | AAC-LC, ALAC | iPhone Voice Memos, QuickTime Player |
| .mp3 | MPEG Audio Layer III | Podcasts, downloaded web recordings |
| .wav / .aiff | Linear PCM uncompressed | Professional studio field recorders |
| .mp4 / .mov | AAC, Linear PCM | Zoom recordings, Loom videos, QuickTime screen captures |
Automated Note Generation
Once transcription completes, Oyma creates a structured Markdown note in your vault containing:
- Embedded audio player linked to the imported media.
- Full transcript text organized with interactive timestamp anchors (
[04:12]). - Automated summary, key topics, and action item checklist.
Batch Processing and Background Transcription
When importing large archives of audio or video files:
- Batch Queue Management: Drop multiple files into Oyma simultaneously. The application queues and transcribes each recording sequentially without bogging down your Mac’s interactive responsiveness.
- Video Soundtrack Extraction: When dropping MP4 or MOV video recordings, Oyma extracts the audio track using hardware-accelerated AVFoundation decoders without re-encoding video frames.
- Timestamped Speaker Segmentation: Transcripts produced from imported audio files include clickable timestamp links (
[04:22]), allowing you to jump directly to relevant sections in the audio player with one click.
Versatile File Importer and Format Support
Whether transcribing historic voice memos from your smartphone, recorded podcasts, or downloaded video lectures, Oyma extracts audio channels and produces clean timestamped CommonMark notes ready for full-text search and AI summarization.
You can drag multiple recordings into the import window at once to queue them for batch overnight processing. The application transcribes each file sequentially, automatically freeing memory between runs.
Audio Importer Specifications
- Supported Formats: M4A, MP3, WAV, AAC, MP4, MOV.
- Soundtrack Extraction: Hardware-accelerated AVFoundation extraction without re-encoding video frames.
- Batch Processing: Drop multiple files at once for sequential local Whisper transcription.
- Note Output: Creates a linked Markdown note with embedded player and clickable timestamp anchors.
