Free online transcription tool

    Transcribe audio to text, free.

    Upload a recording or capture a quick voice note in your browser. Get editable text back without signing in, booking a human transcriber, or installing an app.

    Free to start
    No account wall
    Private processing
    Upload or record

    Transcript preview

    Audio converted to editable text

    AI

    25MB

    file limit

    6

    formats

    TXT

    export

    Drag & drop your audio file here

    or click to browse files

    MP3
    WAV
    M4A
    WebM
    OGG
    MP4

    Max file size: 25MB

    A focused transcription workspace

    Built for people who need a transcript now: students, researchers, creators, operators, and anyone with a recording that needs to become editable text.

    Accurate AI Transcription

    Convert clear recordings into editable text with a modern AI transcription model built for many accents, languages, and recording styles.

    Fast Turnaround

    Upload the file, pass the security check, and get a transcript back in the browser without waiting on a human transcription queue.

    Private by Design

    Audio is sent only for transcription. We do not create a public transcript library or require an account to see your result.

    Record in the Browser

    Capture a quick note, short interview clip, or voice memo directly from your microphone when you do not already have a file.

    Common Audio Formats

    Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, WebM, OGG, or MP4 files up to 25MB, covering the file types most people export from recorders and phones.

    Multilingual Support

    Automatic language detection handles many spoken languages, so you can transcribe international recordings without picking a language first.

    Free transcription without the heavy workflow

    Full transcription platforms are useful when you need team folders, diarization, subtitle formats, or automation. This tool is intentionally simpler: upload, transcribe, copy, download.

    Best fit

    Voice memos, class notes, quick interviews, meeting snippets, content drafts, and short recordings where a plain text transcript is enough.

    NeedThis toolManualPaid suite
    PriceFree for short filesHours of your timeUsually per minute
    SetupNo sign-upNo setupAccount required
    SpeedAI turnaroundSlowestVaries
    Best forQuick transcriptsSensitive reviewTeam workflows

    How It Works

    Three simple steps to transcribe your audio

    1. Upload or Record

    Upload an audio file (MP3, WAV, M4A, and more) or record directly from your microphone.

    2. AI Transcribes

    Our AI processes your audio using OpenAI Whisper, automatically detecting the language and transcribing with high accuracy.

    3. Copy Your Text

    Copy the transcription to your clipboard or download it as a text file. It's that simple.

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