Transcribe Audio to Text Free Online
Transcribe audio to text free in minutes. Upload an audio or video file or paste a link to transcribe text from meetings, lectures, interviews, and podcasts in 100+ languages.
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Accuracy
90%+
meeting_recording.mp3 - Processing...
00:00 - 00:15
Good morning everyone, welcome to today's product review meeting. We'll be discussing the launch plan for our new features...
00:15 - 00:32
First, let me introduce the main highlights of this update, including the brand new user interface and performance optimizations...
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How to Transcribe Audio to Text Free Online
Go from recording to transcript in three steps. Everything runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install.
- Upload your audio or video: Drag in an MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, MP4, MOV, or WebM file, or paste a YouTube, Dropbox, or Google Drive link.
- Let the AI transcribe it: Our speech recognition converts the audio to text automatically, with punctuation and timestamps. An hour of audio usually takes just a few minutes.
- Download your transcript: Export it as TXT, DOCX, SRT subtitles, or timed text, or translate the subtitles into another language.
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Everything you need to turn recordings into clean, usable text, before you ever pay for a plan.
Free Every Day
Transcribe audio to text for free every day: 3 files a day, each up to 30 minutes long. No credit card required, and you only upgrade when you need longer files or unlimited transcription.
Accurate AI Transcription
Our audio to text AI recognizes accents, dialects, and technical terms, even in noisy recordings, with 90%+ accuracy on clear audio.
Transcribe to Text in Minutes
GPU-accelerated processing turns an hour of audio into text in minutes, so you can skip manual playback and typing.
100+ Languages
Transcribe audio in English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and 100+ other languages, then translate subtitles into the language you need.
Timestamps & Speaker Labels
Every transcript keeps time codes, so you can jump back to the exact moment in the recording. Paid plans add automatic speaker identification for interviews and meetings.
Export TXT, DOCX & SRT
Turn audio to text and download it as a plain-text transcript, a Word document, SRT subtitles for YouTube or Premiere Pro, or timed text for your notes.
Who Uses Our Free Audio to Text Transcriber?
From lectures to podcasts, people use TranscribeText to transcribe audio to text online for free, then search, quote, and reuse every word.
Students & Researchers
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Meetings & Teams
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Journalists & Interviewers
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Voice Notes
Our audio to text converter turns voice memos and MP3 recordings into text you can copy, edit, and share.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about transcribing audio to text for free.
Can I transcribe audio to text for free?
Yes. You can transcribe audio to text for free on the free plan: 3 files every day, each up to 30 minutes long, with no credit card required. If you need longer recordings or unlimited transcription, paid plans start at $5.99 per month and support files up to 10 hours.
How do I transcribe audio to text free online?
Upload an audio or video file on this page, or paste a link, and the AI transcribes it in a few minutes. Then download your transcript as TXT, DOCX, or SRT. Everything runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install.
What audio and video formats can I transcribe?
You can convert audio to text from MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WEBM, MP4, MOV, AVI, and other common formats. Video files are handled automatically, so you don't need to extract the audio first.
How accurate is the free audio to text transcription?
Under standard recording conditions, accuracy typically reaches 90% or higher, and the AI handles accents, background noise, and technical terms well. Clear audio with one person speaking at a time gives the best results.
Which languages can I transcribe?
TranscribeText recognizes 100+ languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese. You can also translate the finished subtitles into another language.
Can I export the transcript as subtitles or a Word document?
Yes. Download your transcript as plain text (TXT), a Word document (DOCX), SRT subtitles, or timed text with timestamps. Paid plans add speaker-labeled versions for interviews and meetings.
Is my audio kept private?
Your files are protected with AES-256 encryption, and uploaded audio is automatically deleted after processing is complete.
Can I transcribe audio on my phone?
Yes. TranscribeText runs in any modern browser on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows, so you can convert audio to text from voice memos and recordings without installing an app.
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