If your transcript comes out in the wrong language, re-transcribe with the correct language setting — the fix takes one menu on both Plaud App and Plaud Web.
Steps
The fix is to re-transcribe with the correct language setting. The button is in the same place on both surfaces — open the recording, then:
- On Plaud App: tap "…" (top-right) → Re-transcribe → pick the correct language → Generate. See Re-transcribe (Plaud App) for screenshots.
- On Plaud Web: click "…" (top-right) → Re-transcribe → pick the correct language → Generate. See Re-transcribe (Plaud Web) for screenshots.
Key choices:
- Pick Custom generation to manually choose the language, or Auto to let Plaud detect.
- Re-transcribing consumes minutes and replaces existing notes.
- Re-transcription doesn't guarantee improved quality — final accuracy still depends on audio clarity, background noise, and speaker volume.
What if only the summary is in the wrong language?
If the transcript is correct but the summary is in the wrong language, there is currently no option to regenerate only the summary. Use the same Re-transcribe flow above and pick the correct language — this regenerates the transcript and summary together. Re-transcribing consumes minutes and replaces existing notes.
If the issue persists
If the transcript is still in the wrong language after re-transcribing:
- Confirm your audio language is supported. See How many languages does Plaud support for transcription?
- Mixed-language recordings can confuse auto-detection — manually pick the dominant language instead of using Auto.
- Background noise or low audio volume can also degrade language detection. Re-record in a quieter environment if possible.
- The audio may be too short or have too little speech — very brief or sparse audio gives the detector little to work with.
If none of the above resolves it, submit a request and include:
- The expected vs actual language
- A short sample of the original audio (if possible)
- Plaud account email