Convert Speech to Text

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Convert audio or video into text transcriptions - a free online service for speech recognition

Key Advantages

Accuracy
Accuracy

Turn any audio into accurate text, no matter the sound quality (example) and (example)

Speaker Diarization
Speaker Diarization

Get a transcription with speakers identified — you can rename them (example)

Lightning Fast
Lightning Fast

Transcribe one hour of audio or video in just 10 minutes!

Many languages
Many languages

Transcribe audio and video in 90+ languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, etc.

Security & Privacy
Security & Privacy

Your privacy is our top priority. We do not store your files or transcriptions after you delete them. All data is encrypted during uploading to ensure your information remains secure.

Subtitles Ready
Subtitles Ready

Download transcript as subtitles and use them with your video.

Convert speech to text in minutes — no manual typing. Turn interviews, calls, lectures, podcasts and voice notes into editable, searchable text. Whether you need to convert my speech to text, convert recorded speech to text, or use a live speech to text converter, Speech2Text keeps the process simple and reliable.

Why convert speech to text online?

  • Speed up workflows. Read and search instead of replaying recordings; copy quotes and action items instantly.

  • Train and support teams. Compare conversations, build coaching materials, and track quality.

  • Accessibility & reach. Provide readable alternatives and captions for audiences who prefer text.

  • Research & compliance. Keep auditable transcripts for interviews, focus groups, meetings and reviews.

  • Works anywhere. Upload files or paste a shareable link; handle accents and real-world audio.

How to convert speech to text

  1. Add your audio. Upload a recording or paste a shareable link.

  2. Pick options. Choose language; enable timestamps and speaker labels if required.

  3. Transcribe. Speech is turned into structured paragraphs with punctuation.

  4. Edit & save. Fix wording in the editor and save as a document or subtitle file.

Turn your speech into text today

Try a short clip, check the output, and keep working in the Speech to Text editor — the quickest path from spoken words to shareable notes.

FAQs

Upload your audio or paste a shareable link, choose language and options (timestamps, speaker labels), start transcription, then edit and save.

Yes. You can start free to validate speed and accuracy, and upgrade when you need more minutes or collaboration features.

Absolutely. The tool handles voice notes, interviews, meetings, webinars and podcasts.

Yes. Start a live session or process freshly recorded audio and see text appear in near real time.

Long recordings are supported; timestamps help you navigate quickly through hours of content.

You can save a document that opens seamlessly in Word to continue editing and formatting.

It’s tuned for diverse accents and real-world conditions; clearer sources improve results further.

Enable diarization to identify who said what in interviews, panels or multi-speaker meetings.