Transcribe FileConvert WAV to text online
Upload a WAV recording and get a written transcript with timestamps. Studio takes, call recordings and dictation files, transcribed without converting them first.
Free plan: download as TXT. Paid plan: also DOCX, SRT and VTT.
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Drag an audio or video file here or
MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV and other formatsHow it works
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Upload your WAV file
Drag the WAV file into the box above. Large uncompressed files are fine, and MP3 and M4A work as well.
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Speech is transcribed
The recording is processed with AI speech recognition. Choose the spoken language or let it be detected.
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Edit and download
Fix any word in the editor and download the text as TXT. The paid plan adds DOCX, and SRT or VTT for timing.
Why transcribe WAV files here
No conversion step
WAV files are often large and uncompressed. Upload them directly instead of converting to MP3 first.
Good source quality
WAV keeps the full quality of the original recording, which helps speech recognition on interviews and studio audio.
Recorders and call systems
Many field recorders, call recording systems and dictation devices save WAV. Those recordings turn into text in a few steps.
Timestamped output
Every segment has a time, so you can jump back to the exact place in a long recording.
Text and subtitle formats
Download TXT for reading and editing. The paid plan adds DOCX, and SRT or VTT when the audio goes with a video.
10+ languages
Transcribe English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Russian and Ukrainian recordings.
WAV to text: frequently asked questions
How do I convert a WAV file to text?▾
Upload the WAV file using the box at the top of this page, select the language and start. When it finishes, edit the transcript and download it.
Can I upload a large WAV file?▾
Yes. Files are uploaded directly to secure storage, which suits large uncompressed recordings. Upload time depends on your connection.
Do I have to convert WAV to MP3 first?▾
No. Upload the WAV as it is.
Are timestamps included?▾
Yes, each segment is timestamped, and you can include the timestamps in the TXT download (and in DOCX on the paid plan).
What gives the best transcription quality?▾
Clear speech and low background noise. Recordings with overlapping speakers or heavy noise are harder to transcribe accurately.
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.