How to Transcribe Audio to Text (Free, with AI)
Typing out an interview, podcast or lecture by hand can take hours. The Audio to Text Transcription tool does it in minutes with AI, returning accurate, time-stamped text you can edit and export as TXT, SRT or VTT.
What you can transcribe
Interviews, podcasts, meetings, lectures, voice memos and video voiceovers all transcribe well. Clear speech with minimal background noise gives the most accurate results. You can drop in audio files directly or a video, in which case the audio is extracted first.
How to transcribe audio
- Open the Audio to Text Transcription tool and add your audio or video file. 2. The audio is prepared in your browser and transcribed by AI with timestamps. 3. Edit the transcript, then export it as TXT, SRT or VTT. Only a small compressed audio clip is sent for transcription.
Getting accurate results
Record in a quiet space, keep the microphone close, and avoid people talking over each other. After transcription, a quick read-through to fix names and punctuation gets you to a polished result fast. For subtitles specifically, the timestamps mean you can export straight to SRT or VTT.
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Audio to Text Transcription
Transcribe audio or video to text with AI.
Open Audio to Text TranscriptionFrequently asked questions
How do I transcribe audio to text for free?
Open the Audio to Text Transcription tool, add your file, and the AI returns time-stamped text you can edit and export as TXT, SRT or VTT.
Can I transcribe a video?
Yes. Drop in a video and the tool extracts the audio in your browser before transcribing.
How long can the audio be?
Up to about 25 minutes per file, since the audio is compressed first. Trim longer recordings into sections.
Is my audio kept private?
Your file is prepared in your browser, and only a small compressed clip is sent securely for transcription, then discarded.
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