AI_TRANSCRIBE now supports M4A and MOV files

UpdateJul 31, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Snowflake Cortex AI_TRANSCRIBE now supports M4A audio files and MOV (QuickTime) video files, including M4A audio encoded with Apple Lossless (ALAC). M4A and MOV are common across Apple devices, screen and video recording tools, and media production workflows, so you can now transcribe more of your existing recordings directly in Snowflake without converting...

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