Can I transcribe audio to text for free?

Yes. Try to text free online before committing to longer projects. The free option is ideal for short clips, quick notes, and testing the workflow.

What are the advantages of converting audio to text?

You get searchable notes in minutes. Text is easy to scan, quote, and share. It helps with captions, SEO, and accessibility. You can highlight tasks, tag speakers, and repurpose content into blogs, posts, and summaries.

How accurate are the transcripts?

Accuracy depends on audio quality, accents, and noise. Clean recordings deliver the best results. Word-level timestamps and a built-in editor make quick fixes easy.

What are the main ways to convert audio to text?

You can upload a file, paste a link, or record in the browser. Some tools also let you import from cloud storage or YouTube. Choose the path that fits your workflow.

How fast will I get my transcript?

Most files produce a first draft in minutes. Short clips are near-instant. Long sessions take longer, but you can review sections as they finish.

What is the difference between transcription and translation?

Transcription turns speech into text in the same language. Translation converts that text into another language. You can transcribe first, then translate the transcript if needed.

What audio file formats can I upload?

Common formats include MP3, WAV, M4A, and FLAC. Many tools also accept OGG, AAC, WMA, and WEBM. For video, MP4, MOV, MKV, and WEBM work well.

How is this tool different from other audio-to-text options?

It focuses on speed, clean formatting, speaker labels, and word-level timestamps. It runs in your browser, supports many formats and languages, and offers simple exports like TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT, and JSON.

Can I use the transcript for captions and subtitles?

Yes. Export SRT or VTT in one click. Timestamps ensure accurate, readable captions

Is mobile support available?

Yes, modern browsers fully support mobile audio-to-text.

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Convert Transcribe Audio to Text

Upload Audio File

Click to upload or drag and drop

MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AAC, WMA, WEBM (Max 100MB)

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Start for free with an audio-to-text online tool that runs in your browser. Convert audio to text in seconds—no downloads, no sign-up. Upload a file, transcribe audio to text, and export clean results for notes, captions, or documents.

How to convert audio to text online

Upload and transcribe

You can easily drag and drop files with a simple audio converter. You can also paste a link to transcribe from the web. Popular formats: MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AAC, WMA, WEBM, MP4, MOV.

Automatic transcription

Language is detected automatically. The engine adds punctuation, separates speakers, and provides word-level timestamps so you can skim fast.

Review and export

Edit in the browser, then download DOCX, TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON.

Tip: For best accuracy, record in a quiet space and keep the mic close.

Prepared to test it? Upload a file to get your first transcript.

Audio-to-Text Features

Need a speech-to-text converter for meetings and interviews? We cover you.

Speaker labels (diarization): See who said what across multi-speaker audio.
Timestamps (word-level): Jump straight to quotes and highlight key moments.
Multi-language transcription: 90+ languages with auto language detection or manual selection.
Smart formatting means using clear paragraphs, proper casing, and easy-to-read punctuation.
In-browser workflow: No software to install; works on desktop and mobile.
Privacy controls: Keep, share, or delete files at any time.

Convert These Formats to Text

Handle common audio types without conversions:

MP3 to text / WAV to text / M4A to text / FLAC to text for podcasts, calls, and voice notes.
MP4 to text / video to text online to extract transcripts and create subtitles.
Voice memo to text, Zoom recording to text, and YouTube audio to text for quick turnarounds.

Upload MP3, WAV, or M4A to transcribe audio to text with speaker labels. Generate captions with timestamps and export SRT/VTT in one click. Exports also include DOCX, TXT, and JSON for developers.

Popular ways to use this tool

Interview transcription online: Capture accurate quotes with timestamps.
Meeting transcription: Turn conversations into minutes, tasks, and shareable notes.
Lecture to text: Create study notes and search long recordings in seconds.
Podcast transcription tool: Publish show notes, captions, and summaries faster.
Captions and subtitles generator: Produce SRT/VTT for platforms and players.
Notes from audio recordings: Turn a voice memo to text and share with your team.

Tools that pair well with transcription

Free online video recorder: Capture screen, camera, or tab audio to create a clean source file for transcription.
Text to image converter: Turn quotes and summaries from your transcript into shareable visuals and cover images.

Make Text Easy to Read

Use a good microphone, keep background noise low, and speak clearly. For long sessions, consider splitting files into parts for faster review.

API Documentation Coming Soon

Documentation for this tool is being prepared. Please check back later or visit our full API documentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Try to text free online before committing to longer projects. The free option is ideal for short clips, quick notes, and testing the workflow.
You get searchable notes in minutes. Text is easy to scan, quote, and share. It helps with captions, SEO, and accessibility. You can highlight tasks, tag speakers, and repurpose content into blogs, posts, and summaries.
Accuracy depends on audio quality, accents, and noise. Clean recordings deliver the best results. Word-level timestamps and a built-in editor make quick fixes easy.
You can upload a file, paste a link, or record in the browser. Some tools also let you import from cloud storage or YouTube. Choose the path that fits your workflow.
Most files produce a first draft in minutes. Short clips are near-instant. Long sessions take longer, but you can review sections as they finish.
Transcription turns speech into text in the same language. Translation converts that text into another language. You can transcribe first, then translate the transcript if needed.
Common formats include MP3, WAV, M4A, and FLAC. Many tools also accept OGG, AAC, WMA, and WEBM. For video, MP4, MOV, MKV, and WEBM work well.
It focuses on speed, clean formatting, speaker labels, and word-level timestamps. It runs in your browser, supports many formats and languages, and offers simple exports like TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT, and JSON.
Yes. Export SRT or VTT in one click. Timestamps ensure accurate, readable captions
Yes, modern browsers fully support mobile audio-to-text.

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