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About TurboScribe's Convert Audio to Text Tool
Turn audio and video into clean, searchable text with TurboScribe—free, fast, and entirely in your browser. Skip manual typing and get accurate transcripts for lectures, meetings, interviews, podcasts, or voice notes without creating an account or installing software. Powered by Whisper, widely regarded as the most accurate and powerful AI speech-to-text technology, our GPU-backed engine delivers results in seconds.
Upload your recordings by dragging and dropping files, browsing your computer, recording live from your mic for instant dictation, or pasting a link from the web (including YouTube). Transcribe files up to 5 GB and 10 hours in length. TurboScribe supports all common formats: MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV.
Work in 100+ languages—English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, Arabic, and more—and translate finished transcripts into 134+ languages. Export your text as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles to use anywhere.
Your data stays private: files and transcripts are encrypted, only you have access, and you can delete them anytime. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what, ideal for multi-person meetings, interviews, and panel discussions. TurboScribe is free to use and built to make transcription effortless.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TurboScribe safe and secure?
Your files and transcripts are encrypted at rest with AES‑256, and every connection is secured over HTTPS. We never use your uploads to train AI models. You can export your data or delete it at any time.
How do I transcribe audio to text?
Upload your audio by dragging an MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, or FLAC into the uploader, or click Browse Files to pick it from your device. Select the spoken language from the Audio Language menu. Choose a transcription mode: Cheetah for the fastest results, Dolphin for a balance of speed and accuracy, or Whale for maximum accuracy. Press Transcribe. Processing usually finishes in seconds, and your transcript will appear automatically.
Can I convert audio and video to text for free?
Transcribe up to three files per day for free. No signup, no account, and no payment required.
How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?
TurboScribe delivers over 99% accuracy on clear recordings in most languages. Transcript quality depends on audio clarity and the language spoken.
Choose a mode that fits your needs:
- Whale: highest accuracy
- Dolphin: balanced speed and precision
- Cheetah: fastest results
For challenging audio, switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio.
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