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Free Audio to Text Converter

Upload an audio or video file up to 30 minutes and get a transcript with timestamps. Free, no sign-up.

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MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, WEBM, OGG · Up to 30 min per file · 1 file a day, 2 a month · Max 300 MBFiles are deleted automatically after 24 hours.

  • Free, no sign-up
  • 100+ languages
  • Download TXT & SRT
  • EU & US data hosting
  • SOC 2
  • GDPR
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Free audio transcription. With timestamps.

Every transcript includes timestamps, TXT and SRT downloads and a short AI summary.

How to convert audio to text for free

  1. Upload your file

    Drop an audio or video file up to 300 MB and 30 minutes.

  2. AI transcribes it

    We detect the language and turn speech into text with timestamps.

  3. Copy or download

    Copy the transcript, download TXT or SRT, and read the AI summary.

Convert MP3, WAV, M4A and video files to text

  • MP3

    MP3 to text: podcasts and voice notes

  • WAV

    WAV: studio and dictation recordings

  • M4A

    M4A: iPhone voice memos

  • MP4

    MP4: we transcribe the audio track

  • WEBM

    WEBM: browser and screen recordings

  • OGG

    OGG: messaging app voice messages

More than a free transcript. Built for real work.

Turn short recordings into text here, then use MeetGeek for AI meeting notes and your live calls.

AI summaries

AI

Get a TL;DR, key points and action items alongside your transcript.

  • Concise TL;DR
  • Key points worth remembering
  • Clean action-item list

Timestamps & subtitles

Auto

Find any moment of the recording with timestamps.

  • Clickable timestamps
  • SRT subtitles

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  • Meeting notes after the call
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MeetGeek handles automatic recording and transcription for your Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls, then sends you the summary and action items after the call.

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Audio to text converter FAQ

How do I convert an MP3 to text?

Upload the MP3 file at the top of this page, choose a language or leave it on auto-detect, and press transcribe. Files up to 30 minutes are free, with no sign-up.

Can ChatGPT transcribe audio?

Some ChatGPT plans can process audio files. A dedicated tool like this one gives you timestamps, an SRT file and a summary in one step.

Is this audio to text converter free?

Yes. You can transcribe 1 file a day, 2 a month for free, with no sign-up. Each file can be up to 300 MB and 30 minutes, and each includes an AI summary preview.

What file formats are supported?

MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, WEBM and OGG. Video files work too. We transcribe their audio track.

Is there a length limit?

This free tool transcribes up to 30 minutes per file. For the full transcript of a longer recording, sign up for a free MeetGeek account.

How accurate is it?

Accuracy depends on audio quality, background noise, accents and overlapping speakers. Clear recordings with one person speaking at a time give the best results.

Which languages are supported?

More than 100 languages. The language is detected automatically, or you can choose it before transcribing. The AI summary is written in the language of the recording.

Are my files private?

Yes. Files are deleted automatically after 24 hours. Transcripts are not shared with anyone.

Can I transcribe Zoom or Teams recordings?

Yes. Upload the exported recording here for up to 30 minutes per file, or connect your calendar to a free MeetGeek account and it will join and transcribe your Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calls automatically.

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