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

Key Advantages

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

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

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

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

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.

Download transcript as subtitles and use them with your video.

Turn audio to text in minutes — fast, accurate, and editable. Upload a file or paste a link and our AI will turn audio into text with speaker labels, timestamps, and export to DOCX (Word), TXT, SRT, or VTT — powered by our audio to text engine. Use it to turn recorded audio into text for interviews, lectures, meetings, podcasts, and voice notes; start free and scale as needed.

Why choose Speech2Text

  • AI accuracy. Reliable results even with accents or moderate background noise.

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

  • Files or links. Turn audio into text from local uploads or shareable URLs — no installs.

  • Speaker labels & timestamps. See who spoke and when; navigate long files quickly.

  • Export-ready. Download DOCX/TXT or create SRT/VTT subtitles.

  • Web-based editor. Fix wording, highlight quotes, and structure notes in one place.

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

How it works

  1. Upload or paste a link. Drag & drop your audio (or video) file, or add a shareable URL.

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

  3. Convert with AI. The system produces a readable transcript with punctuation and casing restored.

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

What you can convert

  • Interviews, podcasts, and research sessions

  • 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; keep the microphone close.

  • Enable diarization when speakers overlap.

  • Select the correct language/accent before starting.

Start turning audio to text today

Try turn audio to text online free to validate speed and accuracy. Upload a sample, review the output, and export the format you need — so important details never slip through.

FAQs

Upload a file or paste a link, choose language and options, run the process, then edit and export.

Yes. Start on the free tier to test quality and speed; upgrade when you need more minutes or features.

Enable timestamps to jump to key moments and generate SRT/VTT.

Upload the recording (MP3, WAV, M4A, etc.), pick options (speaker labels, timestamps), then export to DOCX/TXT/SRT/VTT.

Yes. Paste a shareable URL; the audio track is handled automatically.

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

Yes. Export your transcript as DOCX (Word); TXT, SRT, and VTT are also available.

Yes. Processing time scales with duration; timestamps help you jump to key moments.

You control your content. Delete files and transcripts from your account anytime.