Transcribe MP3 podcasts and voice notes
MP3 is what most people already have: podcast downloads, phone recordings, old interviews. Drop one here and your browser turns the speech into text.
Edit the result, copy it, or download transcript.txt as the draft you polish somewhere else.
Podcasters want a searchable script before they edit an episode. You get that draft without sending the whole episode to a transcription company.
Pick the tool you need
Tips for better results
Clear speech beats a loud music bed. Trim the intro sting when you can.
Long files go easier on a laptop than on a phone. English only for now.
FAQ
Is MP3 to text free?
Yes. Convert MP3 to text without paying or signing up.
Will my MP3 be stored?
No. Your browser does the work, so we never receive or store the file.
Can I convert a podcast MP3 to a script?
You get a draft. Expect to fix punctuation and proper names before anyone else reads it.
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?
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