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About TurboScribe's Free Audio and Video Transcription Tool

TurboScribe is a free, browser-based audio and video transcription tool that turns recordings into accurate text in seconds. Convert podcasts, interviews, meetings, lectures, or voice notes without installing software or creating an account. Our GPU-accelerated engine, powered by Whisper, delivers fast, reliable speech-to-text you can use right away.

Upload by dragging and dropping files, browsing your computer, recording directly from your microphone for quick dictation, or pasting a web link such as a YouTube URL. Handle files up to 5 GB and 10 hours in length in all common formats: MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV.

Transcribe in 100+ languages—including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Swedish, and Arabic—and translate your transcript into 134+ languages. Export your results as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles. Enable speaker recognition to label different voices, ideal for meetings, panels, and multi-guest podcasts.

Your data stays private. Files and transcripts are encrypted, accessible only to you, and can be deleted at any time. Get fast, accurate, free transcription from any device—no barriers, just text.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

Your files and transcripts are encrypted at rest with AES-256, and every connection is secured with HTTPS. TurboScribe never uses 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 it into the upload area or clicking Browse Files to pick it from your device. Supported formats: MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.

Choose the Audio Language for your file. Then select a transcription mode:

- Cheetah: fastest turnaround

- Dolphin: balanced speed and accuracy

- Whale: highest accuracy

Click Transcribe. For most files, processing completes in seconds and your transcript appears automatically.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

Transcribe up to three files for free each day. No sign-up, account, or payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ transcription accuracy on clear audio in most languages. Pick the mode that fits your needs: Whale for maximum accuracy, Dolphin for a balanced mix of speed and precision, or Cheetah for the fastest turnaround.

Transcript quality depends on audio clarity and the language. For noisy, low-volume, or otherwise difficult recordings, use Whale mode and enable Restore Audio to improve results.