Transcribe any audio to text for free

Upload an audio file and get an accurate transcript with timestamps. No sign-up, no card.

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  • Your audio is deleted after transcription
  • Runs on our own GPUs
  • 99 languages, detected automatically

Features

Everything you need to turn a recording into text you can use.

  • Timestamps on every line

    Each line shows where it starts in the recording, so you can find any quote fast.

  • 99 languages

    We detect the language from the audio, so there is nothing to set up.

  • Download as text or subtitles

    Copy the transcript, or download it as text (TXT or Markdown), subtitles (SRT or VTT) or JSON.

  • Your audio is deleted

    We delete the audio file as soon as your transcript is ready.

  • Our own GPUs

    Transcription runs on our own servers. Your audio never goes to an outside AI service.

  • Sharper and faster on Pro

    Pro uses Whisper large-v3, our most accurate model, adds an AI summary, and handles an hour of audio in about six minutes.

See what you get

Every transcript comes with timestamps. Pro adds a short summary of the key points.

Exampleweekly-team-call.m4a
  • English
  1. Okay, let’s start with the launch date.

  2. Engineering wants one more week, so we’re looking at October 14.

  3. That works for marketing if the pricing page is ready by then.

  4. Dana, can you take the pricing page?

  5. Sure. I’ll have a first draft next sprint.

Key points

Pro
  • The launch moves to October 14.
  • Dana owns the first draft of the pricing page.
  • Copy text
  • Download TXT
  • SRT
  • VTT

Transcribe interviews, meetings, lectures and more

Use it for any recording you need in writing.

  • Interviews

    Quote people word for word without replaying the tape.

  • Meetings and calls

    Keep a written record of what was decided.

  • Lectures and classes

    Turn a recorded lecture into notes you can search.

  • Voice memos

    Get your ideas off your phone and into text.

  • Videos

    Upload an MP4 or WEBM file and get the words spoken in it.

  • Podcasts

    Transcribe whole episodes on our sister site, Podcast Transcript AI (opens in a new tab).

Pricing

Start free. Pay only if you need longer files, more than 3 a day, or AI summaries.

Billing period

Free

$0

Free forever

  • 3 files a day
  • Up to 1 hour and 300 MB per file
  • Timestamps, TXT, MD, SRT, VTT and JSON downloads
  • No account needed for the first 30 minutes of a file

Pro

$4.99 /month

One payment of $59.88 for 12 months

  • Unlimited files
  • Up to 10 hours and 2 GB per file
  • Whisper large-v3, our most accurate model
  • AI summary of key points

12-hour pass

$2.99

One time, one file

  • One file up to 12 hours
  • Every Pro feature for that file
  • Never expires
  • Returned if the job fails

Frequently asked questions

Is Audio Transcript AI free?

Yes. Without an account you can transcribe 3 files a day, up to 300 MB each, and we transcribe the first 30 minutes of each. A free account takes files up to 1 hour. Pro is optional, for files up to 10 hours, unlimited uploads and AI summaries.

Do I need an account?

No. Upload a file and you get your transcript without signing up. Without an account, only the first 30 minutes of each file are transcribed, and transcripts are deleted after 7 days. A free account keeps them and takes files up to 1 hour.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Drop your audio file into the box at the top of this page, or choose it from your device. When the transcript is ready, you can read it, copy it or download it.

Which file types can I upload?

MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, WEBM and MP4. Free files can be up to 300 MB.

How long can my audio be?

Any length without an account, but only the first 30 minutes are transcribed. A free account takes files up to 1 hour, and Pro up to 10 hours. A one-time $2.99 pass covers a single file up to 12 hours.

How long does it take?

Usually a few minutes. On Pro, an hour of audio takes about six minutes. Free files have lower priority, so they can wait longer when we are busy.

How accurate is it?

Pro uses Whisper large-v3, our most accurate model. The free plan uses a faster, lighter model. Clear audio with little background noise gives the best results.

Which languages are supported?

99 languages. You don’t need to choose one, because we detect it from the audio.

What happens to my audio?

We delete your audio file as soon as the transcript is ready. Transcription runs on our own GPUs, so your audio is never sent to an outside AI service.

Can I transcribe a video?

Yes. Upload an MP4 or WEBM file and you get a transcript of what is said in it.

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