Transcribe audio to text online
Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, and more audio files to get a plain text transcript you can copy, search, edit, or download. Use it for recordings, voice memos, podcasts, interviews, meetings, and lecture audio.
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Convert audio to text online
Transcriv turns uploaded audio recordings into a plain text transcript you can search, edit, copy, or reuse. Upload an audio file, wait for the transcript, then copy or download the result.
- Plain text transcript, ready to copy and reuse.
- Copy to clipboard or download as a .txt file.
- 60 free transcription minutes each day.
- Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, and more audio formats.
How to transcribe audio to text
- 1Upload your audio fileChoose a supported audio file up to 100MB.
- 2Let AI transcribe the recordingTranscriv converts the spoken audio into a readable plain text transcript.
- 3Copy or download the textCopy the transcript into your notes or download it as a .txt file.
Supported audio formats
Upload common audio formats up to 100MB, including recordings from phones, browsers, recorders, and editing apps.
| Format | Common use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| MP3 | Podcasts, interviews, downloaded recordings | Best general-purpose audio format for uploaded recordings. |
| WAV | High-quality recordings and production audio | Larger files, but often cleaner source audio. |
| M4A | iPhone voice memos and mobile recordings | Useful for turning voice memos into text. |
| OGG and more | Mobile, browser, and compressed audio exports | Useful for web recordings, voice notes, and app exports. |
| MP4/MOV audio | Media containers with spoken audio tracks | Useful when a recording was saved as video, but you only need the spoken words. |
| More audio formats | Recorder, phone, and app exports | Useful when your source device saves a less common audio file. |
Audio transcription by file type
Many recordings are stored in a specific file format. Transcriv handles common audio files people already have: MP3 recordings, M4A voice memos, WAV audio, OGG exports, and spoken audio saved inside MP4 or MOV files.
MP3 to text
Upload podcast episodes, interviews, or downloaded MP3 recordings and convert the spoken audio into plain text.
M4A voice memo to text
Transcribe iPhone voice memos and other M4A mobile recordings without converting the file first.
WAV to text
Use cleaner WAV recordings from recorders, microphones, or editing software when transcript quality matters.
OGG and more to text
Transcribe browser recordings, voice notes, and app exports without manual conversion.
Audio from MP4 or MOV
Extract spoken words from recordings saved as video files and turn them into text.
Best uses for audio transcription
Audio transcription is useful when spoken content needs to become searchable, editable text for notes, research, articles, or documentation.
Voice memos and voicemail
Turn quick mobile recordings, voicemail exports, and phone notes into text for follow-ups and drafts.
Podcasts
Create a plain text transcript you can use for show notes, outlines, or blog drafts.
Lectures
Convert class recordings into searchable notes for review and citation planning.
Interviews
Transcribe research, journalism, customer, or creator interviews before editing.
Meeting recordings
Use recordings you already have when you do not want a meeting bot joining live calls.
What you can do with the transcript
The transcript is plain text, so it is easy to reuse in the tools and documents you already work with.
- Search inside long recordings without replaying the whole file.
- Copy quotes into notes, articles, docs, or research files.
- Download a .txt transcript for lightweight archiving.
- Use the text as a starting point for summaries, outlines, and follow-ups.
Tips for better transcription accuracy
The clearer the recording, the better the transcript. These small recording choices usually matter more than the file format.
FAQ
How do I transcribe audio to text?
How do I transcribe audio to text?
Upload an audio file, start transcription, then copy or download the plain text transcript when it finishes.
Which audio formats can I upload?
Which audio formats can I upload?
Transcriv accepts common audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, MPEG/MPGA, and more, with uploads up to 100MB per file.
Can I convert voice memos or voicemail to text?
Can I convert voice memos or voicemail to text?
Yes. Export the voice memo or voicemail as a supported audio file, upload it to Transcriv, then copy or download the transcript after processing.
Can I transcribe podcasts, interviews, or lectures?
Can I transcribe podcasts, interviews, or lectures?
Yes. Upload the recording and use the transcript for show notes, research, article drafts, summaries, study notes, or searchable archives.
What is audio transcription?
What is audio transcription?
Audio transcription is the process of converting spoken words from a recording into written text, so the content can be searched, edited, quoted, or reused.
How accurate is AI audio transcription?
How accurate is AI audio transcription?
Accuracy depends on recording quality, accents, background noise, and overlapping speakers. Clear speech recorded close to the microphone produces the best results.
What do I get after transcription?
What do I get after transcription?
You get a plain text transcript that you can copy, edit, search, reuse, or download as a .txt file.
Ready to convert audio to text?
Upload an audio file and get a copyable plain text transcript with 60 free minutes each day.