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Transcribe Audio and Video to Text

Transcribe any audio or video file into accurate text for free.

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About TurboScribe's Transcribe Audio and Video to Text Tool

TurboScribe is a free online tool that turns audio and video into accurate text in seconds. Open it in your browser—no downloads or sign-ups. Quickly transcribe podcasts, meeting recordings, lectures, interviews, or voice notes with AI-powered speech-to-text.

Upload by dragging and dropping files, browsing your computer, recording from your microphone for instant dictation, or pasting a web link (including YouTube). Handle files up to 5 GB and 10 hours long. All common formats are supported: MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV. TurboScribe works in 100+ languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, and Arabic.

Download your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles. Add speaker labels for meetings, interviews, and podcasts, and translate transcripts into 134+ languages to share anywhere.

Your data stays private and secure with encrypted storage and the ability to delete files at any time. Powered by Whisper and GPU acceleration, TurboScribe delivers fast, reliable speech-to-text—free. Drop a file, paste a link, or start recording to transcribe now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

TurboScribe keeps your files and transcripts encrypted at rest with AES-256. All data in transit 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 and dropping it into the upload area, or click Browse Files to select it. Supported formats include MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and FLAC. Set the Audio Language, then choose a transcription mode: Cheetah for the fastest results, Dolphin for a balance of speed and accuracy, or Whale for maximum accuracy.

Click Transcribe. For most files, processing finishes in a few seconds, and your transcript appears automatically.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

Transcribe up to three files free every day—no login, no account, and no payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

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

Your results depend on audio clarity and the language. For tough recordings—background noise, low volume, heavy accents—switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio for the best outcome.