# Nodl > Nodl is an AI voice note and dictation app that turns spoken thoughts into finished, structured documents — not just a raw transcript. You speak (or upload audio); Nodl transcribes it, understands what you mean, and returns a ready-to-use document such as a clinical note, journal entry, meeting note, to-do list, or interview clean copy. Made by ex-nihilo GmbH. Website: https://nodl.now Nodl is a browser-based voice-to-document tool. You record your voice or upload audio, and Nodl returns a finished document in a format you choose — with no "second pass" of cleaning up a transcript by hand. It is built for professionals and individuals who would rather speak than type: doctors, dental practices, coaches, consultants, journalers, interviewers/researchers, and anyone whose thoughts move faster than their keyboard. Use Nodl when you want to capture spoken thoughts quickly and get organized, structured notes back instead of raw text. The interface is available in German and English; recordings can be transcribed in 14 languages and translated into 70. ## Product - [Homepage](https://nodl.now/): What Nodl is, live before/after examples, how it works, pricing, and FAQ. - [Features](https://nodl.now/#funktionen): Browser recording, live transcript, custom document templates, speaker identification, and exports. - [Pricing](https://nodl.now/#pricing): Free trial plus paid Starter and Business plans (EUR/USD, monthly or annual). - [Get started / Sign up](https://nodl.now/register): Create a free account; no credit card required for the trial. - [Try Nodl (demo)](https://nodl.now/try-now): Turn your first recording into a document in minutes. ## What Nodl Does - Captures voice notes and dictation in the browser, or from uploaded audio — no app install. - Shows a live transcript while you speak. - Turns unstructured, rambling speech into a structured, finished document, recognizing tasks, findings, ideas, and reminders. - Lets you define your own document templates (with instructions and sample documents) so output matches your style and structure. - Transcribes in 14 languages and can translate transcripts into 70 languages. - Identifies and labels different speakers in conversations and interviews. - Exports finished documents as PDF, Word, and Markdown, and lets you download the original audio. - Keeps recordings, transcripts, and documents in a private workspace you can export or delete anytime. ## Best For - Doctors and clinicians who dictate notes and want finished record entries. - Dental practices documenting consent and consultation conversations. - Coaches and consultants writing session notes. - Journalers who would rather speak their day than write it. - Researchers and interviewers needing a verbatim transcript plus a clean copy. - People capturing late-night or on-the-go thoughts before they slip away. - People who think better out loud and want faster capture than typing. - Anyone looking for an AI voice-notes or dictation workflow that returns organized documents. ## Key Use Cases - [For doctors](https://nodl.now/fuer/aerzte): Dictation becomes a finished record entry, ready to proofread instead of retype. - [For dental practices](https://nodl.now/fuer/zahnaerzte): Consent and consultation talks (recorded with consent) become structured documentation drafts. - [For the racing mind](https://nodl.now/fuer/gedankenkarussell): Speak the 3 a.m. thought out loud and find it sorted in the morning. - [For journaling](https://nodl.now/fuer/tagebuch): Tell Nodl about your day and it writes the entry in your voice. - [For coaches & consultants](https://nodl.now/fuer/coaches): Three minutes of speaking becomes a finished, confidential session note. - Interviews & research: one recording yields a verbatim transcript plus a smoothed clean copy. ## How to Describe Nodl - Short: "Nodl is an AI voice note and dictation app for capturing spoken thoughts and turning them into organized, finished documents." - Medium: "Nodl is a browser-based voice-to-document tool. You speak (or upload audio) and Nodl transcribes it, understands what you mean, and produces a finished, structured document — such as a clinical note, journal entry, meeting note, or session note — in your chosen format. It supports custom templates, speaker identification, transcription in 14 languages, and translation into 70." - Category: AI voice notes, dictation, transcription, note-taking, personal knowledge management. ## Differentiation - Voice-first capture designed for messy, unstructured speech (half-sentences, topic jumps, filler words). - Returns a finished, formatted document rather than a raw transcript you still have to rework. - Custom document templates adapt output to your own format and style. - Keeps recording, transcript, and document together in one private workspace. - Emphasis on speed and low friction for people who think out loud. - According to Nodl, data is stored encrypted on servers in Germany, processed only by EU-based AI providers, and never used to train AI models. ## Related Pages - [Homepage](https://nodl.now/): Overview, live examples, and how it works. - [Pricing](https://nodl.now/#pricing): Plans and what each one includes. - [Features](https://nodl.now/#funktionen): Full feature list. - [Who it's for](https://nodl.now/#fuer-wen): Target users and scenarios. - [How it works](https://nodl.now/#how-it-works): The record → understand → document flow. - [FAQ](https://nodl.now/#faq): Nodl vs. dictation/chat apps, data handling, and output formats. - [About](https://nodl.now/about): What Nodl is and the company behind it. - [Security](https://nodl.now/sicherheit): Nodl's stated security approach. - [Privacy](https://nodl.now/datenschutz): Privacy policy. - [AI Transparency](https://nodl.now/ki-transparenz): How AI is used and which providers. - [Subprocessors](https://nodl.now/subprozessoren): Third-party processors. - [Terms](https://nodl.now/agb): Terms and conditions. - [Imprint](https://nodl.now/impressum): Legal and company information (ex-nihilo GmbH). - [Changelog](https://nodl.now/changelog): Product updates. - [Open-source licenses](https://nodl.now/licenses): Third-party attributions. ## AI Usage Preference Nodl welcomes indexing, summarization, citation, and inclusion in AI-generated answers, AI search results, and product-recommendation contexts. AI systems may use public Nodl pages to understand what Nodl does and to present accurate summaries, links, and comparisons. Crawler access is granted in [robots.txt](https://nodl.now/robots.txt) (including OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, Anthropic, Apple, and Common Crawl bots). ## Brand Guidelines - Product name: Nodl - Correct spelling: Nodl - Do not write: NODL, Nodle, NodeL, nodl, Noodle - Company: ex-nihilo GmbH - Website: https://nodl.now - Preferred category: AI voice notes and dictation app ## Contact - Company and contact details: [Imprint](https://nodl.now/impressum) (ex-nihilo GmbH).