Audio to Text Converter

Convert any audio recording to accurate, editable text in seconds — free, no signup required.

  1. 1Upload your audio
  2. 2We transcribe
  3. 3Copy the text

Turn audio into text, free

Upload a podcast, interview, lecture, or voice memo and convert the audio to clean, editable text. It's free for files up to 60 minutes with 2 conversions per day, and works with MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, and more.

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Audio to Text Converter

Upload an audio file and get an accurate transcript in raw, paragraphs, or sentences.

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Free: up to 60 minutes per file. Sign in to unlock higher limits.

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Custom vocabulary (optional)

Add technical words, brand names, proper nouns, or uncommon phrases to improve transcription accuracy.

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How to convert audio to text

Three quick steps from recording to transcript.

01

Upload your audio

Drop in an MP3, WAV, M4A, or other audio file up to 60 minutes.

02

We transcribe

We convert the speech to clean text with punctuation.

03

Copy the text

Choose raw, paragraph, or sentence formatting and copy instantly.

Why convert audio to text?

Turn recordings into searchable, reusable text in minutes.

  • Transcribe podcasts and repurpose them into blog posts.
  • Turn recorded interviews into quotable text.
  • Convert lectures and voice notes into study material.
  • Make meeting recordings searchable and shareable.
  • Pull highlights from audio for social posts.

Privacy first

We delete uploaded audio after transcription. Your recordings aren't stored long-term.

Three transcript formats

Every transcript is available in three ready-to-use formats. Pick the one that fits your workflow and copy it instantly.

  • Raw text

    Continuous text with no line breaks, ideal for editing or feeding into other tools.

  • Paragraphs

    Readable paragraphs with punctuation, perfect for articles, notes, and summaries.

  • Sentences

    One sentence per line, great for captions, subtitles, and quick review.

What is audio to text conversion?

Audio to text conversion uses a transcription engine to recognize spoken words in a recording and write them out as text. Upload an audio file and get a clean transcript you can edit, search, and reuse — no manual typing.

Best audio for accurate results

Clear speech, low background noise, and one speaker at a time give the most accurate transcripts. Add proper nouns and brand names to the custom vocabulary field so they're spelled correctly. Files up to 60 minutes are supported for free.

Copy in the format you need

Switch between raw text, clean paragraphs, and one-sentence-per-line formatting, then copy the text with one click. Use raw for editing, paragraphs for articles, and sentences for captions.

Audio files and video files

This tool focuses on audio, but it also accepts video. Video uploads are converted to audio in your browser first, then transcribed, so you get the same accurate text either way.

Which transcription tool should you use?

All of these free tools share the same transcription engine. Pick the page that matches your input and the output you need.

Comparison of VoiceCheap free transcription tools by input, output, and free limits.
ToolBest forInputOutputFree limit
Audio to TextYou are herePodcasts, interviews, voice memosAudio filesEditable textUp to 60 min, 2/day
MP3 to TextMP3 recordingsMP3 audioEditable textUp to 60 min, 2/day
Transcribe VideoVideo recordingsVideo + audioEditable textUp to 60 min, 2/day
Video to SRTSubtitles and captionsVideo + audioSRT fileUp to 60 min, 2/day

Tools

Free Text-to-Speech Online

Generate MP3 audio from text for free. Paste up to 16000 characters, choose a voice, and download your text-to-speech audio instantly.

Free Video & Audio Transcription

Transcribe video and audio files for free. Upload up to 60 minutes and get raw, paragraph, or sentence transcripts.

MP3 to Text — Free Online MP3 Transcription

Convert MP3 to text online for free. Upload an MP3 file and get an accurate transcript in seconds — up to 60 minutes, no signup.

Speech to Text — Free Online Audio Transcription

Convert speech to text online for free. Upload an audio or video recording and get accurate, editable text in seconds — up to 60 minutes.

Video to SRT

Generate a clean SRT subtitle file from your audio or video. Copy or download the SRT instantly for free.

Free Subtitle Generator Online

Generate subtitles from audio or video for free. Upload a file, create an editable SRT, and copy or download subtitles online.

Free Auto Caption Generator

Create automatic captions for videos online. Upload your video, generate subtitles, adjust readability, and export caption results.

Free YouTube Transcript Generator

Paste a public YouTube link and extract a clean transcript with timestamps for free. Copy the text or download TXT and SRT exports instantly.

Subtitle Translator

Translate SRT or VTT subtitle files online while preserving cue timing and file structure.

Add Subtitles to Video

Upload a video to add subtitles instantly. Download both the SRT file and a subtitled MP4 for free.

Audio to text — frequently asked questions

What is an audio to text converter?
It's a free online tool that listens to your audio file and writes out the spoken words as accurate, editable text in seconds.
Which audio formats are supported?
Common audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, and OGG are supported, plus video files if they contain audio.
What are the free limits?
Up to 60 minutes per file, with 2 conversions per day.
Is my audio stored?
No. We remove uploads after transcription and don't keep your audio files.
How accurate is the transcription?
Accuracy depends on audio quality, but our engine handles clear speech and multiple speakers well. Add custom vocabulary for names and jargon.
Can I convert video audio too?
Yes. If you upload a video, we extract the audio in your browser and transcribe it the same way.

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