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MP3 to text

Drop your MP3 file and turn the speech into a timestamped transcript. On this page the tool accepts MP3 files only.

Free · no sign-up · the file you upload is deleted within 24 hours

Free trial · no sign-up
Drop an audio or video file hereMP3 · up to 10 min · 50 MB · or

No file handy? Try it with a 20-second Turkish meeting recording.

Have a different format? Use the tool that accepts every format.

Speaker separation · Starter and above
Uses one free try. Your file is deleted within 24 hours.

Drop your file and click Transcribe. The timestamped text appears here.

Continue in the studioThe text and timestamps open in the studio editor.

Sample output

The tool returns the speech as timestamped text; speaker separation comes with Starter and higher plans. The output below is an example showing the format.

  1. Speaker 100:00:03

    Good morning, everyone. We have three topics today: budget, timeline and new hires.

  2. Speaker 200:00:10

    Let me start with the budget. Marketing spend in the third quarter came in slightly under plan.

  3. Speaker 100:00:18

    Can we move that difference into the fourth quarter?

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How to use

  1. Choose your MP3 fileDrop or select your MP3 file. The free trial transcribes recordings up to 10 minutes.
  2. Set language and speakersLeave the language on auto-detect or choose it; keep speaker separation on if several people are talking.
  3. Get the textClick Transcribe; copy the text, download TXT or edit it in the studio.

About the MP3 format

MP3
Full nameMPEG-1/2 Audio Layer III
TypeLossy compressed audio
CodecMP3
Typical sourcePodcast episodes, voice recorder apps, voicemail recordings, music
NoteThe most common audio format; files are small and upload as is

Common situations

  • Very low bit-rate MP3s (e.g., 32 kbps) can sound muffled; upload the original recording if you can.
  • If the file is larger than 50 MB or longer than 10 minutes, the first part is extracted in your browser and sent.

Have a different format? The audio to text tool accepts all common audio and video formats.

In the free trial, your file and transcript are deleted within 24 hours. Only upload conversations you own or have permission to record.

Transcription by language

126 languages and dialects have their own page. On each one the transcription tool opens set to that language.

Show all languages (126)
FAQ

Common questions

Is MP3 to text free?

Yes. Without an account you can transcribe 1 file a day, up to 10 minutes long.

Do I need to convert my MP3 file first?

No. If needed, the conversion happens automatically in your browser.

Can I get the text as subtitles?

Yes: the subtitle generator creates SRT and VTT from the same file.

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