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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.

Transcribe audio to text online — fast and accurate. Upload a file or paste a shareable link and get an editable transcript with speaker labels, timestamps, and export to DOCX (Word), TXT, SRT, or VTT — all powered by our audio to text engine. Whether you need to transcribe an audio to text for interviews, lectures, podcasts, calls, or voice notes, you can start free and scale when needed.

Why choose Speech2Text for audio transcription

  • AI accuracy. Reliable results for interviews, meetings, lectures, and podcasts.

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

  • Upload or paste a link. Transcribe pre-recorded audio to text from local files or shareable URLs.

  • Speaker labels & timestamps. Identify who spoke and when for quick navigation.

  • Word & subtitles export. Save as DOCX/TXT or create SRT/VTT captions.

  • Web-based service. A browser website — no installs or plugins.

  • Privacy control. Delete files and transcripts anytime.

How it works

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

  2. Choose language & options. Enable diarization and timestamps as needed.

  3. Transcribe. AI converts speech into text; punctuation and casing are restored.

  4. Edit & export. Refine in the editor and download DOCX, TXT, SRT, or VTT.

What you can transcribe

  • Interviews, research sessions, and podcasts

  • Team meetings, workshops, sales/support calls

  • Lectures, webinars, and longform talks

  • Voice notes and memos

Tips for best results

  • Use the original, highest-quality source when possible.

  • Reduce background noise and keep the mic close.

  • Enable diarization if multiple speakers overlap.

  • Select the correct language/accent before starting.

Start transcribing audio to text today

Run online audio to text transcription free to test accuracy and speed. Upload a sample, review the output, and export in the format you need — so important details never slip through.

FAQs

Yes. Speech2Text uses AI to convert speech into editable text online.

You can start for free and upgrade when you need more minutes or advanced options.

Upload a file or paste a link, choose language and options, start transcription, then edit and export.

Yes. Export your transcript as DOCX (Word), or use TXT, SRT, and VTT.

Yes. Enable timestamps to jump to key moments in long recordings.

Record the live session first, then upload the file to transcribe.

Yes. It’s a web-based service you can use in any modern browser.

Popular audio/video types including M4A, MP3, WAV, OGG, OPUS, WMA, WEBM, MP4, and more.

Yes. Start on the free tier to evaluate accuracy, then upgrade as needed.

It’s another way of saying “transcribe audio to text” — converting spoken audio into written text you can edit and export.