Audio to Text Online — Free Accurate Transcription

Transcribe any audio file to text online. Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC and more — get an accurate transcript in minutes. Completely free — no account, no signup, no subscription.

FreeToTranscribe converts audio to text using AI speech recognition. Upload your audio file and get back a full written transcript you can copy, edit, or download. It works with interviews, podcasts, lectures, meetings, voice memos, and any other recorded speech.

It is completely free — no card, no account, no payment. Up to 5 transcriptions per day, 60 minutes total daily limit.

How to convert audio to text

Go to the FreeToTranscribe homepage and upload your audio file.
The AI transcribes the speech — most files process in real time.
No payment, no account — transcription starts straight away.
Download your transcript as TXT, RTF, SRT, or VTT.

Supported audio formats

MP3 to text — the most common audio format for podcasts and recordings.
WAV to text — uncompressed audio, often from recording equipment.
M4A to text / AAC — common on iPhones and Apple devices.
OGG, FLAC and OPUS to text — open and lossless formats are fully supported.
Video files work too — we extract the audio track automatically. For dedicated video transcription, see Video to Text.
Most other common audio formats are supported too.

What can you use audio transcription for?

Interviews — journalists, researchers, and HR teams transcribe recorded interviews to searchable text. Podcasts — a text transcript makes your podcast searchable and accessible, and gives producers raw material for show notes, blog posts and social clips. Lectures and webinars — students and organisers convert recordings into study notes. Meetings — turn Zoom or Teams recordings into written records. Voice memo to text — turn voice notes and voice memos into text you can actually use, with accurate voice note transcription. Film rushes — documentary makers transcribe interview audio early in post-production for paper editing.

FreeToTranscribe processes your file on secure servers and deletes it immediately after the transcript is ready. Nothing is stored, no account is linked to your upload, and no human reviews your audio. The transcript goes directly to you and nowhere else. That is how audio transcription should work and it is how it works here.

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Frequently asked questions

What audio formats are supported?

MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, and most other common audio formats. Video files (MP4, MOV, etc.) also work — we extract the audio automatically.

How accurate is the transcription?

We use AI speech recognition that delivers high accuracy on clear recordings. Quality of the audio — minimal background noise, clear speech — is the biggest factor in accuracy.

Can I get subtitles instead of a plain transcript?

Yes. After transcription you can download SRT or VTT subtitle files in addition to plain text (TXT) and formatted text (RTF).

Is my audio kept private?

Yes. Files are deleted automatically after you download your transcript. Nothing is stored beyond your session.

Do I need to pay or create an account?

No. It's completely free — no account, no payment, no subscription. You get up to 5 transcriptions per day, 60 minutes total.