🚀 Starting Out Beginner 2 min read

Upload Your First File

Upload Your First File

Get your audio or video into Narralyn in 3 easy steps.

Supported File Formats

Narralyn accepts a wide range of formats:

Audio Files:

  • MP3
  • WAV
  • M4A
  • FLAC

Video Files:

  • MP4
  • MOV
  • MKV
  • AVI

File Limits:

  • Maximum size: 500MB per file
  • Maximum duration: 20 minutes

Step 1: Access the Editor

Click the "Get Started" button on the Narralyn homepage or navigate directly to app.narralyn.com.

If you're not logged in, you'll be prompted to sign in with your Google account.

How to Login Into Narralyn

Step 2: Upload Your File

  1. You can upload a file by clicking on the "New Project" button in the bottom right corner

How to Upload a File in Narralyn

  1. This will open a pop-up named "Add File"

Add File Modal Narralyn

  1. Click on it to open the file browser, where you choose your audio / video file
  2. The audio file is displayed on the bottom of the "Add File" pop-up. Click proceed to continue

File Added in Narralyn. Click Proceed to Continue

Pro tip: You can export the audio from a video at this step, by clicking the button "Download Audio", or remove the file from processing by clicking the "X" button

File Added in Narralyn. Click Proceed to Continue

Step 3: Wait for Processing

Once uploaded, your file goes through three stages:

  1. Upload (usually instant for files under 100MB)

    • Progress bar shows upload status
  2. AI Transcription

    • Takes up to 2 minutes, depending on file size
    • Powered by an AI with industry-leading accuracy
  3. Loading Audio

    • Ensures your file plays smoothly while you work on it

What Happens Next?

Once transcription completes, you'll see:

  • ✅ Full transcript of your audio
  • ✅ Word-level editing interface
  • ✅ Audio timeline and waveform
  • ✅ Your first project created automatically

You're now ready to start editing!

Pro tip: You can work offline from this point. Make sure to use the "Load" and "Save" buttons or enable "Autosave" in the settings button (top right corner), so that you don't lose any progress.

Save, Load, and Settings Button in Narralyn

Common Questions

Q: My file won't upload? A: Check that:

  • File size is under 500MB
  • File format is supported (see list above)
  • You have a stable internet connection

Q: Upload stuck at 20%? A: This usually means audio extraction is in progress. Wait 1-2 minutes.

Q: How long does transcription take? A: Typically 1-2 minutes. Longer for:

  • Files over 15 minutes
  • High server load (rare)

Q: Can I upload multiple files? A: Yes! You can upload files individually. Each file is treated as its own project.

Next Steps

👉 Understanding Credits - Learn how Narralyn's pricing works

👉 Understanding the Editing UI - Once your file is processed, learn how to navigate the editor


Need help? Contact support at micael@invisiblepuzzle.com.