Complete user guide for bulk exporting Fathom transcripts
There are two paths to installing TranscriptExporter depending on how you discovered it:
Each license can be activated on maximum 3 devices. If you need to use it on more devices, contact support for additional licenses.
The first time you use TranscriptExporter, you'll need to securely connect your Fathom account. You can do this from any tab — you don't need to be on fathom.video.
You can now connect and manage multiple Fathom accounts! Perfect for consultants, agencies, or anyone with multiple workspaces.
How to Switch Accounts:
Account Mismatch Detection: The extension automatically detects when you're browsing Fathom with a different account than you're connected to, and prompts you to reconnect.
Once you're connected, you can run an export from any browser tab. You don't need to be on fathom.video. The extension pulls your meetings directly from Fathom's API, not from whatever page you're looking at.
Inside the popup you can switch between My Calls and Team Calls (if you have team access) using the tabs at the top.
"Check In, Marketing Meeting, Q3 Wrap-Up"acme.com)If you have a large account and need to filter by multiple keywords, it's faster to export everything once (no keyword filter), then use our Transcript Filter Tool to quickly filter the downloaded files locally.
TranscriptExporter uses Fathom's official approved connection to securely retrieve your transcripts. The process is fast, secure, and happens entirely in the background.
The extension shows real-time progress:
Choose one or more export formats. Select multiple to get all formats organized in subfolders within the ZIP:
Text (.txt) - One file per meeting with speaker-labeled transcript. When summaries are included, the AI summary appears after the transcript under a --- AI SUMMARY --- separator. Default format.
CSV (.csv) - All meetings in a single spreadsheet file. Includes a Summary column when AI Summaries are selected. Opens in Excel or Google Sheets.
JSON (.json) - One structured file per meeting with full metadata, participant list, timestamped transcript array, and summary object (with template name and full markdown content). Ideal for developers or data pipelines.
Markdown (.md) - One formatted file per meeting with metadata table and speaker-labeled transcript. Summaries are rendered in full Markdown with clickable timestamp links. Renders beautifully in Notion, Obsidian, GitHub, or any Markdown viewer.
The AI summary includes a "Next Steps" section which covers the same ground as Fathom's "Action Items" tab.
For exports over 1,000 transcripts, TranscriptExporter automatically splits the download into multiple ZIP files - each containing up to 1,000 transcripts. This prevents browser memory issues and ensures reliable downloads even for very large archives.
For example, exporting 2,500 transcripts will produce 3 ZIP files. You'll see live progress notifications as each part saves to your downloads folder.
A stable internet connection is required during export. If your connection drops, the export will pause and can be resumed when reconnected.
10x faster with official Fathom API connection - see detailed comparison
Pro is an optional upgrade that adds automatic cloud backup. Your Basic license ($29 one-time) includes unlimited exports in all formats (TXT, CSV, JSON, Markdown) forever - Pro adds automatic cloud sync to Google Drive and Dropbox!
Note: You may see a "Google hasn't verified this app" warning. Click "Advanced" → "Go to TranscriptExporter" to proceed. This is temporary while we await Google verification.
You can manage your subscription anytime from the extension:
Cancellation: If you cancel, Pro features remain active until the end of your billing period. Your Basic license stays active forever.
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OAuth Reliability + New Connection Diagnostics
Connecting to Fathom is now more reliable when Fathom's auth servers hiccup. The extension automatically retries transient failures instead of silently dumping you back on the Connect screen. Added a new "Connection Diagnostics" panel in Settings that runs a full health check and tells you exactly what is wrong (and how to fix it) when something feels off.
Auto-Sync Hardening + Streaming Folder Picker
A round of robustness improvements to auto-sync for Pro users (Google Drive and Dropbox) and a much faster folder picker for anyone with a lot of Drive folders.
Cloud Sync Reliability + Duplicate Cleanup
Major reliability fix for Google Drive and Dropbox cloud sync. Earlier versions could accumulate duplicate copies of the same recording in your cloud folder over time. Cloud uploads now check for existing files first and update in place. A new cleanup button removes any duplicates that built up under the old behavior.
AI Summary Export, Cloud Sync with Summaries & Persistent Preferences
Export Fathom's AI-generated meeting summaries - including key takeaways, topic breakdowns, and next steps - alongside or instead of transcripts. Google Drive and Dropbox auto-sync now includes summaries automatically.
Multi-Format Export + Team Export Fix
All export formats now included with every license. Select multiple formats at once for organized multi-format ZIP exports.
Multi-Format Export, Advanced Filters & Chunked Downloads
Export as CSV, JSON, or Markdown - select multiple formats at once. Filter by attendee email, company domain, and meeting type. Large exports automatically split into multiple ZIPs for reliability.
Scriptal Now Free for All Users
Scriptal integration is now available to all TranscriptExporter users, not just Pro subscribers. Connect in Settings to sync your transcripts for AI-powered search.
Scriptal Integration + Date Validation Fixes
Sync your transcripts to Scriptal for AI-powered search across all your meetings, plus critical bug fixes for date filtering and auto-sync.
Background Export Reliability
Major improvements to export stability when switching browser tabs or during long exports.
🎉 Pro Subscription with Cloud Backup
Introducing TranscriptExporter Pro ($6.99/mo) - automatically sync your transcripts to Google Drive and Dropbox for secure cloud backup.
🎉 Multi-Account Support
Manage multiple Fathom accounts seamlessly. Perfect for consultants, agencies, and users with multiple workspaces.
🎉 Official Fathom Partnership
TranscriptExporter is now an official Fathom partner! Built in collaboration with the Fathom team using their approved connection for faster, more reliable exports.
This documentation covers TranscriptExporter v3.5.0 and later.
Last updated: January 30, 2026