Transcribe FileConvert MP3 to text online
Upload an MP3 recording and get a written transcript with timestamps. Podcasts, interviews, lectures, voice notes: if it is spoken, we can transcribe it.
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 your MP3
Drag the file into the box above or choose it from your computer. WAV, M4A and other audio formats work too.
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We transcribe the audio
AI speech recognition turns the recording into text. Choose the language, or let it be detected automatically.
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Edit and export
Fix any word in the editor and download the result as TXT. The paid plan adds DOCX, and SRT or VTT if you need subtitles.
Why convert your MP3 with us
Built for spoken recordings
Podcasts, interviews, lectures, meetings, voice memos and phone recordings all turn into readable, searchable text.
Timestamps included
Know exactly when something was said. Timestamps make it easy to quote and to jump back to the original audio.
More than MP3
WAV, M4A and other common audio formats are accepted, so you do not have to convert files before uploading.
Text and subtitle exports
Download TXT for reading and editing. The paid plan adds DOCX, and SRT or VTT if the recording goes with a video.
Correct it before you download
Names, brands and technical terms are easy to fix in the browser editor, so the final text is ready to use.
10+ languages
Transcribe English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Russian and Ukrainian audio.
MP3 to text: frequently asked questions
How do I convert an MP3 file to text?▾
Upload the MP3 using the box at the top of this page, select the language and start the transcription. When it is done, edit the text if needed and download it.
Can I transcribe other audio formats besides MP3?▾
Yes. WAV, M4A and most other common audio formats are supported, and video files work too because the audio track is extracted automatically.
Does the transcript have timestamps?▾
Yes, every segment has a start time. You can include timestamps in TXT (and in DOCX on the paid plan), or use SRT and VTT on the paid plan for subtitles.
What affects the quality of an MP3 transcription?▾
Clear speech, a good microphone and low background noise give the best results. Overlapping voices and heavy noise make transcription harder.
How long does an MP3 take to transcribe?▾
It depends on the length of the recording. Longer files take longer, and the progress is shown on the transcript page.
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.