Speech to text without sending your audio away
Most speech-to-text sites send your recording to their servers. FreeAudioTranscription does the work in your browser tab, so the audio stays with you.
English works today. Open the page, add audio, read text. No signup screen stands in front of it.
Pick the tool you need
How it works
Pick a file or hit Record. The first time, your browser pauses to download what it needs. After that you watch the progress bar and the transcript fills in.
Edit the text in place, then copy it or save a .txt file.
When FreeAudioTranscription fits
Reach for FreeAudioTranscription when you want a free draft transcript and the audio has to stay private.
If you need speaker names or a dozen languages, a paid service still beats this one.
FAQ
Do I need an account for speech to text?
No. Open the page and transcribe.
What browsers work best?
Chrome or Edge on a desktop or laptop. Other modern browsers work, with more variation.
Does FreeAudioTranscription stream audio to a server?
No. The transcribing happens on your machine, and the recording is not uploaded.
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.