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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.

Turn speech into text without manual typing. Speech2Text converts meetings, interviews, lectures, podcasts and voice notes into clean, searchable text you can edit and share. Use it for both recorded files and quick live capture.

Why choose Speech2Text

  • Fast and accurate. Reliable recognition for everyday audio, accents and real-world conditions.

  • Speaker labels. See who said what in group conversations.

  • Timestamps. Jump to key decisions and quotes instantly.

  • Built-in editor. Restore punctuation, fix wording, highlight insights.

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

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

How it works

  1. Add your audio (upload a file or paste a shareable link) or start a live capture.

  2. Choose language & options — enable timestamps or speaker labels if needed.

  3. Get the text, edit online, then export to your preferred document or subtitle format.

Where it helps

  • Interviews & podcasts: extract quotes and ideas fast.

  • Meetings & calls: capture action items and decisions.

  • Lectures & webinars: turn long sessions into structured notes.

  • Research: make voice notes and focus groups searchable.

  • Accessibility: provide readable alternatives and captions.

Tips for best results

  • Upload the highest-quality source available.

  • Reduce background noise and keep the mic close.

  • Enable diarization for overlapping speakers.

  • Select the correct language or accent before starting.

Start today

Try a short clip and keep working in the Speech to Text editor — the quickest way from spoken words to shareable text.

FAQs

Open the tool, upload a file or start live input, choose the language, and press Transcribe — text appears in the editor.

Yes. Start a live session to see words appear as you speak; you can refine and save the text afterward.

You can start for free to test speed and accuracy, then upgrade when you need more minutes or team features.

Enable speaker labels to identify different voices in interviews, panels and meetings.

Yes. The editor restores casing and punctuation and structures the transcript into readable sections.

Long sessions are supported; timestamps make it easy to navigate hours of content.

Over 90 languages and accents, suitable for international projects and classrooms.

Save as a standard document for editing or as subtitle files for captioning and accessibility.