Convert MP3 to Transcript
Turn any audio into accurate, punctuated text in seconds. Powered by OpenAI Whisper — 90+ languages, timestamps, and one-click TXT, SRT, and VTT export. Free and private.
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Whisper-Grade Accuracy
Built on OpenAI Whisper Large v3 with automatic punctuation and capitalization. Handles accents, noise, and technical terms with ease.
Timestamps & Subtitles
Every transcript comes with segment timings. Export ready-to-use SRT and VTT subtitle files for YouTube and video editors.
90+ Languages & Translate
Auto-detects the spoken language, or translate non-English audio straight into an English transcript.
How to Convert MP3 to Text
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Upload your audio
Drag and drop your MP3 file (or WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, AAC, WEBM, MP4) into the box, or click to browse.
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Pick language & mode
Leave language on Auto-detect or choose one, then select Transcribe or Translate to English.
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Transcribe
Click Transcribe. AI speech-to-text turns your audio into punctuated text in seconds.
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Copy or download
Copy the transcript, toggle timestamps, or export as TXT, SRT, or VTT subtitles.
When to Use MP3 to Transcript
Convert speech to text for any workflow that needs a searchable, editable record:
- Podcasts: Publish show notes and boost SEO with full episode transcripts
- Interviews: Turn recorded interviews into quotable, searchable text
- Meetings: Get accurate minutes from meeting and call recordings
- Lectures: Convert lecture audio into study notes you can search
- Subtitles: Generate SRT/VTT captions for videos and accessibility
- Voice memos: Transcribe voice notes into to-dos and documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MP3 to transcript converter free?
Yes. You can transcribe audio to text for free, with no account required. Upload an MP3 (or WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, AAC, WEBM, MP4 audio) up to 25MB and get a full transcript in seconds.
How accurate is the transcription?
We use OpenAI Whisper Large v3, one of the most accurate speech-to-text models available. It adds punctuation and capitalization automatically and handles accents, background noise, and technical vocabulary well. Choose "Accurate" mode for the highest quality or "Fast" mode for quicker results.
What languages are supported?
Whisper supports 90+ languages and can auto-detect the spoken language. You can also translate non-English audio directly into an English transcript using Translate mode.
Can I download subtitles (SRT / VTT)?
Yes. Every transcript includes word-level timing, so you can download it as plain text (TXT) or as SRT and VTT subtitle files ready for YouTube, video editors, and captioning.
Is my audio file private and secure?
Your file is processed only to generate the transcript and is not stored permanently. Nothing is published or shared, and files are removed after processing.
What is the maximum file size?
You can upload audio files up to 25MB. For a long recording, export it as an MP3 at a lower bitrate (for example 64–96kbps) — speech stays perfectly legible and fits comfortably under the limit.
Do I need to install anything?
No. The MP3 to transcript tool runs entirely in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. There is nothing to download or install.
Can I transcribe podcasts, interviews, and meetings?
Absolutely. It is ideal for podcasts, interviews, lectures, meeting recordings, voice memos, and video audio — anywhere you need a searchable, editable text version of spoken audio.