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Convert audio or video to text transcriptions - 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.

Turn any recording into clean, searchable text — in minutes.
Speech2Text is an AI-powered recording to text tool. Upload a file (voice memo, call, interview, lecture) or paste a shareable link and get an accurate transcript you can edit online. Add speaker labels, include timestamps, and export to DOCX (Word), TXT, SRT, or VTT.

Why choose Speech2Text for recordings

  • AI accuracy, fast turnaround. High-quality transcripts even with accents or moderate background noise.

  • 90+ languages. Built for international teams, research, and education.

  • Upload or paste a link. Process local files or hosted media — no software to install.

  • Speaker labels (diarization). See who said what across multi-speaker recordings.

  • Timestamps & subtitles. Jump to key moments and export ready-to-use SRT/VTT.

  • Wide format support. M4A, MP3, WAV, OGG, OPUS, WMA, WEBM, MP4, MOV and more.

  • Built-in editor. Fix wording, highlight quotes, create structured notes, export to Word.

  • Privacy control. You manage your files and transcripts and can delete them anytime.

How it works

  1. Add your recording. Drag & drop a file or paste a shareable link.

  2. Pick language & options. Enable speaker labels and timestamps if needed.

  3. Get the text. Edit online and export as DOCX, TXT, SRT or VTT.

What you can transcribe

  • Voice memos & notes: turn quick ideas into editable text.

  • Phone & meeting recordings: capture decisions and action items.

  • Interviews & podcasts: extract quotes and insights fast.

  • Lectures, webinars & workshops: convert long sessions into organized notes.

  • Support & sales calls: analyze conversations and outcomes.

Tips for best results

  • Upload the highest-quality source available (original file if possible).

  • Reduce background noise and keep the microphone close.

  • For overlapping speakers, enable diarization for clearer separation.

  • Select the correct language/accent before starting.

FAQs

An online tool that turns audio from a recorded file into written text using AI speech recognition.

Yes. You can start recording to text online free and upgrade when you need more minutes or advanced features.

Popular audio/video formats including M4A, MP3, WAV, OGG, OPUS, WMA, WEBM, MP4, MOV and others.

Yes. Paste a shareable link to process hosted media, or upload the file directly.

Yes. The audio track is extracted and transcribed, even when the recording is inside a video file.

Yes. Enable speaker labels to identify multiple voices in calls, interviews, or meetings.

Most files are processed in minutes. Speed depends on length and audio quality.

Accuracy varies with recording quality, accents, and background noise. Clean audio yields the best results.

Yes. Export your transcript to DOCX (Word), and also to TXT, SRT, or VTT with timestamps.

Yes. Start on the free tier to test recording-to-text on your own files before upgrading.