Audio to Text Online

Turn an audio file or microphone recording into a transcript you can copy and edit. Recognition runs on your device, with TXT and timed SRT/VTT downloads.

Choose audio to create a transcript

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Choose a file or record with your microphone

Microphone recording is limited to 5 minutes.

On-device recognition

File contents are processed in your browser · The model may download on first use

Or drop an audio file here

One MP3, M4A, WAV, WebM, OGG or MP4 file · Up to 100 MB and 30 minutes
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Microphone use needs permission and a secure connection. For MP4/WebM, your browser must be able to decode the audio track.
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Choose language and model

Know the spoken language? Select it rather than using auto-detect.

Model size
The model downloads when you start transcription.
Ready to create a transcriptThe first run downloads a model; processing time depends on your connection and device.

How to transcribe an audio file

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Open a file or record audio

Choose one file up to 100 MB and 30 minutes, or record up to 5 minutes with your microphone. Preview it to check that speech is audible.

Choose the result you need

GoalWhat to doCheck the result
Text to read or editSelect the spoken language, transcribe, edit the text box, then use Copy text or TXT.Replay names and difficult words; edits appear in the copied text and TXT.
Timed subtitlesDownload SRT or VTT after transcription.Open the subtitle file to check lines and timing; text-box edits do not change SRT/VTT.
A device with limited memoryStart with Light and a short file; split the file first if needed.Review the transcript; longer files and larger models need more memory and time.

If transcription fails or the text is wrong

The file will not open
Check the 100 MB/30-minute limit. If a listed file type still fails, your browser may not decode its codec; try MP3 or WAV.
The model will not load or processing stops
Check your connection for the first download; try Light or a shorter clip if device memory is limited.
Missing words or mistimed subtitles
Replay the passage, choose the correct spoken language, and try clearer audio. Speakers are not labeled; review SRT/VTT before using them.

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