Turn recordings into readable text
FreeAudioTranscription converts the speech in your audio files to plain text inside the browser tab. You skip the account, and your recording stays on your disk.
Use it for meetings, lectures, interviews, voice notes, and podcast drafts. Copy the transcript when it lands, or save it as a .txt file.
Pick the tool you need
Private by design
Your own computer does the transcribing. Private recordings never reach an outside company.
The first time you use it, your browser downloads what it needs and that takes a moment. After that it starts faster.
Supported inputs
Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, or WebM. If your browser plays the file, FreeAudioTranscription reads it. You can also record from the microphone or load the 25-second sample.
Long recordings go through in short pieces, so your laptop stays usable while you work in another tab.
FAQ
Does audio to text upload my file?
No. FreeAudioTranscription transcribes in your browser. The file never reaches our servers.
Which audio formats work?
MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, and WebM, as long as your browser decodes them. Microphone recording works too.
Is audio to text free?
Yes. Transcription, copy, and TXT download cost nothing and need no account.
What language is supported?
English.
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.
How can I support FreeAudioTranscription?
If you love the service, share it with everyone. Use the share buttons in the footer.