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Audio to text

Turn recordings and videos into text or subtitles. Free to use, no sign-up needed.

Start with any recording

One transcriber for audio and video. Choose your file, then save the text or subtitles.

Create a transcript

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17 tools

MP3 to TextTurn an MP3 recording into text with timestamps. MP4 to TextPull the words out of an MP4 video. The audio track is extracted automatically. M4A to TextTranscribe M4A voice memos and recordings straight from your phone. WAV to TextConvert uncompressed WAV audio into a readable, timestamped transcript. MOV to TextTranscribe MOV video from an iPhone or camera without converting it first. WEBM to TextTurn a WEBM recording, screen capture or browser video into text. MKV to TextTranscribe MKV files without remuxing or extracting the audio yourself. FLAC to TextLossless FLAC audio into accurate text, at any length. OGG to TextTranscribe OGG and Opus audio, including voice notes from messaging apps. AAC to TextConvert AAC audio into a searchable transcript with timings. WMA to TextTurn a WMA audio recording into text with timestamps. AVI to TextTranscribe legacy AVI video files without converting them first. Video to SRTGenerate an SRT subtitle file from any video, ready for your editor. Video to VTTCreate WebVTT captions for web players straight from a video file. MP4 to SRTSubtitle an MP4 automatically and download the SRT. MP3 to SRTTurn audio into timed subtitles for a video you are cutting. OPUS to TextTranscribe OPUS voice notes from WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram.

Good to know

What is the quickest way to start?

Choose an audio or video file, or open Record to use your microphone. Select the spoken language or automatic detection, then review the transcript before saving.

Why does the first run take longer?

The browser may need to download the speech engine and model. Download progress is shown separately from transcription. Processing time depends on the recording, your device and available browser acceleration.

Which audio and video files will work?

The recording must contain an audio track your browser can decode. Common MP3, WAV, M4A and MP4 files often work, but support also depends on the codec inside the file. If a file cannot be opened, try exporting its audio as WAV or MP3.

Can I save subtitles and edit mistakes?

Yes. Review and edit the transcript, then choose text or a subtitle format such as SRT or VTT. Names, background noise and overlapping speakers often need corrections.

What if a long recording fails?

The audio is decoded into browser memory before transcription. A large file can exceed the memory available on your device. Try a shorter excerpt and keep the page open while it works.