Is Wave free for students?

Wave offers a free plan that includes 30 minutes of recording per month. For heavier use, Pro offers unlimited recording.

Can I record in-person lectures with Wave?

Yes. Just open Wave on your phone and press record. It works in lecture halls, classrooms, and anywhere you study. You can even record from your Apple Watch.

Does Wave work with Zoom and Google Meet?

Yes. Wave can record online classes via the Chrome extension (browser tab audio), desktop app (system audio), or meeting bot integration.

How long does transcription take?

Transcription typically completes within a few minutes after your recording ends. You'll have a full transcript and AI summary ready to study from.

Can I search my old recordings?

Yes. Wave builds a searchable library of all your recordings. Search by keyword to find any concept from any lecture, even months later.

The Lecture Recording App Every Student Needs

Stop scribbling notes and start learning. Wave records your lectures, transcribes them with AI, and gives you clean summaries to study from.

The problems you know too well

Can't Keep Up with Lectures

Professors move fast. Wave records everything so you can focus on understanding instead of frantically writing notes.

Disorganized Notes Across Apps

Notes in one app, recordings in another, slides somewhere else. Wave gives you transcripts and summaries in one searchable library.

Studying Takes Too Long

Re-watching full lectures to find one concept wastes hours. Wave's searchable transcripts let you jump to exactly what you need.

Features

Everything you need to capture every conversation

One-Tap Recording

Press record on your phone, Apple Watch, or laptop. Wave captures lectures, study groups, and office hours effortlessly.

AI Summaries

Get structured summaries that highlight key concepts, definitions, and important points from every lecture.

Searchable Transcripts

Find any topic across all your lectures instantly. Search by keyword to jump to exactly where the professor explained it.

Works Everywhere

In-person lectures, Zoom classes, Google Meet office hours, or study group calls — Wave records them all.

Background Recording

Record with your screen off or while using other apps. Wave runs quietly in the background during class.

Share with Classmates

Missed a class? Share transcripts and summaries with friends. Export to any format you need.

Perfect for

In-person lecturesOnline classes via Zoom or Google MeetStudy group sessionsOffice hours with professorsLab and seminar discussionsExam review sessions

FAQs

Common questions

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Wave now records directly from your Apple Watch — no iPhone needed nearby. Tap record, capture a conversation, and it syncs automatically.