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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 recording to text with Speech2Text. This online tool allows you to transcribe a recording of any type — be it an interview, a lecture, a voice memo, or a meeting. Our service handles the task quickly and accurately.

6 reasons to transcribe your recordings with Speech2Text

  • Format Flexibility: Works with popular audio and video formats like MP3, WAV, M4A, and MP4.

  • Multilingual Support: Supports over 20 languages, including English, Spanish, German, and Russian.

  • High Accuracy: Recognizes speech with incredible precision, even with background noise or multiple voices.

  • Speaker Identification: Automatically detects different speakers in the file, which is essential for interviews and discussions.

  • Timestamps: Provides a ready transcript with exact time codes indicating when specific phrases were spoken.

  • Speed: Processes files very quickly: it can transcribe a one-hour recording in just 10 minutes.

How to transcribe recording to text online

  1. Upload: Upload the file from your computer or paste a link if your recording is hosted online.

  2. Process: Click the "Recognize" button and wait for the processing to complete.

  3. Download: Download the finished text file in DOCX format or save subtitles in SRT format.

For a streamlined experience, you can also use our dedicated Recording to Text page to manage your uploads.

Why transcribe a recording?

  • Content Creation: Use the text to write articles, blog posts, presentations, or create show notes.

  • Research: Analyze transcripts of interviews, focus groups, and other research materials effectively.

  • Accessibility: Create captions to make your content accessible to a wider audience.

Transcribe recording to text free right now

Don't waste time on manual typing. Use Speech2Text to transcribe your recordings. After registration, you will receive 3 hours of free transcription as a gift.

FAQs

Register at Speech2Text and get 3 hours of free transcription. You can upload files from your computer or use links to transcribe your recordings without payment.

Yes. Our service automatically identifies different speakers, making it easy to transcribe interviews and meetings where several people are talking.

You can download the result in DOCX format for editing or as SRT subtitles for video projects.

It is very fast. A one-hour recording is typically transcribed in about 10 minutes, saving you hours of manual work.

Yes. We ensure confidentiality. Your files and transcripts are not stored permanently and are deleted after you remove them.

Speech2Text is designed to provide high accuracy even with background noise, but clear audio always yields the best results.