Speech to text that stays on your device
FreeAudioTranscription turns recordings into text inside your browser. Pick an MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, or WebM file, or record straight from your microphone. No account, no upload, and no per-minute bill.
Most online transcription tools send your audio to a server. FreeAudioTranscription does the recognition on your computer, so private meetings, interviews, and voice notes never leave this page for transcription.
Your first run takes a moment while the page downloads what it needs and stores it for later. After that, new files start faster. Watch progress as the transcript fills in, edit the text in place, then copy it or download a .txt file.
Use it for podcast drafts, lecture notes, client calls, and everyday voice memos when you want a free transcript and the recording has to stay with you. English works today. Clear speech in a quiet room gives the best draft; plan on a quick pass for names and punctuation.
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How free private transcription works
FreeAudioTranscription is a browser tool, not a cloud upload service. You open the page, add audio, and your device does the speech-to-text work. On typical files that finishes about 10 times faster than OpenAI Whisper, with no cookies and no remote recognition queue to meter against your account.
Supported inputs include common download formats and browser recordings. If your desktop browser can play the file, FreeAudioTranscription can usually read it. Long clips run in short pieces so the tab stays usable while you keep working elsewhere.
Looking for a format-specific path? Start from MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, or WebM, or use the speech-to-text and private transcription pages when you want that framing up front.
FAQ
Is FreeAudioTranscription really private?
Yes. Transcription happens in your browser, and your audio is never uploaded to us.
Do I need an account?
No. Drop in a file or hit Record and start.
Is it free?
Yes. Transcription, copy, and download cost nothing and need no signup.
Is usage unlimited?
Yes. Transcribe as many files as you want.
Is this faster than OpenAI Whisper?
Yes. On typical files it finishes about 10 times faster, because recognition runs on your device instead of waiting on an upload to Whisper.
Do you use cookies?
No. FreeAudioTranscription does not set cookies. Theme, crash recovery, and a short timing hint stay in local storage on your device.
Which audio formats work?
MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, and WebM, as long as your browser can play them. Microphone recording works too.
What language is supported?
English.
How can I support FreeAudioTranscription?
If you love the service, share it with everyone. Use the share buttons in the footer.