AI-Powered Audio to Text Conversion Made Easy

Turn any recording into a timestamped transcript. The language is detected automatically across 90+ languages — speech, interviews, lectures, podcasts, even songs. Free, no sign-up.

  • Detects the language for you
  • Timestamps on every line
  • Export TXT, SRT, VTT
  • Audio and video files
Transcribe a file
Audio waveform being converted into written text

Drop your audio or video here

or click to choose a file — up to 500 MB

MP3 · WAV · M4A · FLAC · OGG · OPUS · MP4 · MOV · MKV · WEBM

How it works

1

Upload

Drop in an audio or video file. Video works too — only the audio track is read, so there is no need to extract it first.

2

Transcribe

The spoken language is detected automatically. Progress is shown as it works, and you can refresh the page without losing the job.

3

Read & export

Every line is timestamped. Click a timestamp to hear that exact moment, then copy the text or download SRT or VTT subtitles.

Questions people ask

Does it detect the language automatically?

Yes — across more than 90 languages, detected from the audio itself, so you do not have to pick one. If you already know the language and want to be certain, choose it from the dropdown before transcribing.

Can it transcribe songs?

Yes. Lyrics are genuinely harder than clear speech — backing instruments and singing style both get in the way — so expect some inaccuracy on music. What it will not do is get stuck repeating one line, which is the usual failure when transcribing songs.

What do the timestamps mean?

The transcript is split into segments, each labelled with the moment it starts — so you can see that something was said at 1:30 and something else at 1:44. Clicking a timestamp jumps the player to that point.

Which files can I upload?

Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, AAC, WMA, AMR. Video: MP4, MOV, MKV, WEBM, AVI, FLV, 3GP. Up to 500 MB.

How long does it take?

Roughly a third to a half of the recording's length on a typical file, so a 10-minute recording lands in about 3–5 minutes. The progress bar reflects real progress through the audio, not a guess.

Are my files kept?

Uploads are held only long enough to transcribe them and are removed by routine cleanup afterwards. Your transcript history is stored in your own browser and is never sent to us.

How It Works

Convert your audio files to text in just three simple steps

1

Upload Audio

Drag and drop your audio file or click to browse. We support MP3, WAV, M4A, and other common formats.

2

Process Conversion

Our advanced AI analyzes your audio and converts speech to text with high accuracy.

3

Get Your Transcript

Download your text file or copy it to clipboard. Edit if needed and use however you like.

Why Choose Our Audio to Text Converter?

The best solution for all your transcription needs

Fast Processing

Get your transcripts in minutes, not hours. Our optimized system delivers quick results.

High Accuracy

Advanced AI with natural language processing ensures accurate transcription results.

Secure & Private

Your files are processed securely and deleted automatically after conversion.

Multi-language

Supports transcription in multiple languages with excellent accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our audio to text converter

Our audio to text converter supports most common audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, and more. If you have a specific format not listed here, please try uploading it as we may still support it.

Our transcription accuracy depends on the audio quality and clarity of speech. For clear audio with a single speaker, we typically achieve 90-95% accuracy. For best results, ensure your audio has minimal background noise and the speaker enunciates clearly.

Yes, the current file size limit is 200MB. For longer recordings, we recommend splitting them into smaller segments. This ensures optimal processing speed and reliability.

Processing time depends on the length and quality of your audio file. As a general rule, processing takes about 1/4 of the audio's duration. So a 60-minute file would take approximately 15 minutes to process.

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Quick answer

Upload an audio file and the tool transcribes its spoken content into text using an AI transcription service, processed on A2Z Tools' server.

Key facts

  • Processing is handled by forwarding your audio file to A2Z Tools' own dedicated transcription service, not your browser
  • Accuracy depends on audio clarity, background noise, accents, and speech pace
  • This is AI-based automatic speech recognition, not human transcription -- review the output for errors
  • Free to use, no signup required

What is this tool?

This tool converts spoken audio into written text using an AI transcription service, useful for transcribing interviews, meetings, voice memos, or any recorded speech into an editable text format.

How to use it

Upload your audio file, wait while it's processed by A2Z Tools' transcription service, then review and copy the resulting text, correcting any recognition errors.
  1. Upload the audio file you want transcribed.
  2. Wait while the file is sent to A2Z Tools' transcription service and processed.
  3. Review the transcribed text.
  4. Copy or download the transcription, correcting any errors as needed.

Example

Example: uploading a 5-minute voice memo returns a text transcription of the spoken content, which you should review for any misheard words before using it.

How it works

Your uploaded audio file is forwarded from A2Z Tools' server to a separate, dedicated AI transcription service that performs automatic speech recognition and returns the resulting text, which is then displayed to you.

Common use cases

  • Transcribing an interview or meeting recording into text.
  • Converting voice memos into editable notes.
  • Creating a text version of a podcast or recorded talk.
  • Getting a rough draft transcription to edit into final captions or subtitles.

Benefits

Free and saves significant time compared to manually transcribing audio by hand.

Limitations

AI transcription accuracy is not guaranteed -- background noise, overlapping speakers, strong accents, technical jargon, or poor audio quality can all reduce accuracy; always review and correct the transcription before using it for anything important, such as official records or publication.

Privacy & your data

Your uploaded audio file is sent from A2Z Tools' server to a separate, dedicated transcription service to perform the actual speech-to-text conversion -- this is server-side/external-service processing, not browser-only. We do not have independent visibility into that separate service's internal data-retention practices from this codebase.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is the transcription?
Accuracy varies based on audio quality, background noise, accents, and speech clarity -- always review the output and correct any errors before relying on it.
Is this human or AI transcription?
This is AI-based automatic speech recognition, not human transcription, so occasional errors are expected, especially with unclear audio.
Is my audio processed in my browser or on a server?
Your audio file is sent to and processed by a separate, dedicated A2Z Tools transcription service, not processed locally in your browser.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, it's free with no signup required.

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