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Song lyrics transcription

Drop the demo of a song you wrote or sang and get the lyrics down with timestamps. A starting point for your lyric sheet and subtitles.

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Drop an audio or video file hereMP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, OPUS, FLAC, WEBM · up to 10 min · 50 MB · or

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

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. 00:00:12

    Early morning, the city still asleep

  2. 00:00:16

    I watch the light fall through the window

  3. 00:00:21

    A song keeps humming on my lips

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How to use

  1. Upload your recordingChoose your own demo, rehearsal or studio recording; recordings with prominent vocals work best.
  2. Confirm your rightsConfirm that you own the recording and the lyrics.
  3. Get the lyricsThe lyrics appear line by line with timestamps; copy and correct them.

When is it useful?

  • To capture the words of a melody you improvised before you forget them.
  • To turn a demo into a lyric sheet.
  • To create subtitles for your own music video (subtitle generator).

Limitations

Speech recognition handles singing less reliably than speech: held syllables, backing vocals and loud instruments can cause errors. For best results, upload the vocal track on its own (without instruments).

This tool is only for recordings you own the rights to. Reproducing and publishing the lyrics of songs owned by others may infringe copyright.

Transcription by language

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

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FAQ

Common questions

Can I get the lyrics of a popular song?

No. The tool is designed for your own recordings; reproducing other people's lyrics may infringe copyright.

Why isn't the result fully accurate?

Music and held syllables make recognition harder. Upload the vocal track separately and correct the text yourself.

Is it free?

Without an account, 1 file a day up to 10 minutes is free.

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