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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 delivers accurate speech-to-text fast. It’s ideal for podcasts, interviews, meetings, lectures, and voice memos. No downloads or accounts required. Powered by Whisper, it supports 100+ languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, Arabic, and more.

Upload by drag-and-drop or the Browse Files button, record directly from your microphone, or paste a link from the web (including YouTube). Handle files up to 5 GB and 10 hours in MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV formats. Our GPU-accelerated engine converts speech to text in seconds. Export transcripts as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT, enable speaker recognition for labeled dialogues, and translate your transcript into 134+ languages.

Your data stays private and secure: files and transcripts are encrypted, accessible only to you, and deletable at any time. TurboScribe is free, fast, and accurate—turn audio and video into reliable text right from your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

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

How do I transcribe audio to text?

- Drag and drop your audio file—MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, or FLAC—into the upload area, or click Browse Files to select it.

- Choose the Audio Language that matches your recording.

- Pick a transcription mode: Cheetah (fastest), Dolphin (speed and accuracy), or Whale (highest accuracy).

- Click Transcribe. Most files process in seconds, and your transcript appears automatically.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

Transcribe up to three files each day for free. No account, no login, and no payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ accuracy on clean audio across most languages. It includes three transcription modes: Whale for maximum accuracy, Dolphin for a speed–precision balance, and Cheetah for the fastest turnaround.

Transcript quality depends on audio clarity and the language. For tough or noisy recordings, switch to Whale mode and enable Restore Audio for the best results.