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Transcribe English Audio to Text

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About TurboScribe's Transcribe English Audio to Text Tool

TurboScribe is a free, browser-based speech-to-text tool that turns your audio and video into accurate transcripts in seconds. No downloads and no account required. Use it for podcasts, meetings, lectures, interviews, or voice memos. Powered by Whisper and GPU acceleration, it delivers reliable results in 100+ languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, and Arabic.

Getting started is simple: drag and drop your file, click Browse Files, record directly from your mic for quick dictation, or paste a link from the web (like YouTube). TurboScribe supports files up to 5 GB and 10 hours, in all common formats—MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV. When you’re done, export your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles.

Enhance your workflow with speaker recognition for clean, labeled transcripts—ideal for meetings, interviews, and podcasts. Translate your transcript into 134+ languages with a click. Your data stays private and secure: files and transcripts are encrypted, only you have access, and you can delete them anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

TurboScribe secures your files and transcripts with AES-256 encryption at rest, and protects all data in transit with HTTPS. We never use your uploads to train AI models. You can export or delete your data at any time.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Upload your audio to transcribe it to text: drag and drop the file into the upload area or click Browse Files. Supported formats include MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.

Select the spoken language from the Audio Language menu. Then choose a transcription mode:

- Cheetah for the fastest results

- Dolphin for a balance of speed and accuracy

- Whale for maximum accuracy

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

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

Transcribe up to three files per day for free—no login, account, or payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ transcription accuracy on clean audio in most languages. Choose a mode to match your priorities: Whale for maximum accuracy, Dolphin for a balance of speed and precision, or Cheetah for the fastest turnaround. Transcript quality depends on audio clarity and the language. For challenging recordings, switch to Whale and turn on Restore Audio.