Transcribe FileTranscribe audio to text with AI
Upload any spoken recording and get an accurate, editable transcript with timestamps. Interviews, meetings, podcasts, lectures and voice messages.
Free plan: download as TXT. Paid plan: also DOCX, SRT and VTT.
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MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV and other formatsHow it works
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Upload the recording
Choose an audio file such as MP3, WAV or M4A. You can also upload a video and we will use its audio.
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AI transcribes it
Speech recognition converts the recording to text. Select the spoken language, or use automatic detection.
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Refine and download
Edit the transcript in your browser and download it as TXT, or as DOCX, SRT or VTT on the paid plan.
What you can do with an audio transcript
Interviews and research
Turn recorded interviews into text you can search, quote and code, instead of replaying hours of audio.
Meetings and calls
Keep an accurate written record of discussions, decisions and action items from recorded meetings.
Podcasts and content
Repurpose episodes into show notes, articles and captions, and make your audio easier to find.
Lectures and study
Convert recorded classes into notes you can skim, highlight and revise from.
Voice memos and messages
Read a voice message or memo in seconds instead of listening to it again.
Accessibility
Provide text and subtitle versions of audio so more people can follow your content.
Audio to text: frequently asked questions
How do I transcribe audio to text?▾
Upload your audio file at the top of this page, pick the language and start the transcription. Once ready, review the text in the editor and download it.
Which audio formats can I upload?▾
MP3, WAV, M4A and other common audio formats work. Video files are accepted as well, and the audio is extracted for you.
Which languages are supported?▾
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Russian and Ukrainian, plus automatic language detection.
Can I export subtitles from an audio file?▾
Yes, on the paid plan. The transcript is timestamped, so you can download it as SRT or VTT. The free plan exports TXT.
Is my recording private?▾
Your files are used only to produce your transcript. See our privacy policy for details on how uploaded data is handled.
Which download formats are free?▾
The free plan lets you download the transcript as a TXT file. The paid plan also includes DOCX, SRT and VTT.