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About TurboScribe's Free AI Captions Tool

TurboScribe is a free, browser-based AI transcription tool that converts audio and video into accurate text in seconds. Perfect for podcasts, meetings, lectures, and voice memos, it delivers fast, reliable speech-to-text without downloads or sign-ups. Powered by Whisper and GPU acceleration, it produces high-quality transcripts you can use anywhere.

Upload by dragging and dropping, browsing your files, recording directly from your microphone for instant dictation, or pasting a link from the web (including YouTube). TurboScribe supports files up to 5 GB and 10 hours, across popular formats like MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV.

Transcribe in 100+ languages—English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, Arabic, and more—and translate your transcript into 134+ languages. Export as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what, ideal for interviews, panels, and conference calls.

Your data stays private and secure: files and transcripts are encrypted, only you have access, and you can delete them at any time. TurboScribe is free to use and built to make audio-to-text fast, accurate, and effortless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

Your files and transcripts are encrypted at rest with AES-256, and all data in transit is protected over HTTPS. TurboScribe never uses your uploads to train AI models. You control your data at all times—export it or delete it whenever you choose.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

1) Upload your audio: drag and drop an MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, or FLAC file into the upload area, or click Browse Files to pick one from your device.

2) Set the audio language: choose the correct language from the Audio Language menu.

3) Pick a transcription mode:

- Cheetah: fastest turnaround

- Dolphin: balanced speed and accuracy

- Whale: highest accuracy

4) Click 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 every day for free. No sign-up, no account, and no payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ accuracy on clean audio in most languages. Choose from three modes: Whale for maximum precision, Dolphin for a smart balance of speed and accuracy, and Cheetah for the quickest turnaround.

Results depend on audio clarity and the language. For noisy or challenging files, switch to Whale mode and enable Restore Audio for better transcripts.