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Transcribe speech to text. Upload a file or record. Free speech to text converter.

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About TurboScribe's Transcribe Speech to Text Tool

Turn audio and video into text instantly with TurboScribe’s free, browser‑based transcription tool. Skip manual typing—just upload and get accurate transcripts from podcasts, lectures, meetings, or voice notes. No downloads. No account. Just fast, AI‑powered speech to text.

Drop in a file or click Browse to upload, record straight from your mic for quick dictation, or paste a URL (like YouTube) to transcribe from the web. TurboScribe handles files up to 5 GB and 10 hours, and supports MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV. Our GPU‑accelerated engine processes your media in seconds.

Export your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles. Transcribe in 100+ languages—including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified)—and translate results into 134+ languages. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what in meetings, interviews, and multi‑host shows.

Your data stays private: files and transcripts are encrypted, only you can access them, and you can delete them anytime. TurboScribe is free and powered by Whisper, delivering state‑of‑the‑art accuracy for audio and video transcription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

Yes. Your files and transcripts are encrypted at rest with AES-256, and every connection is secured via HTTPS. TurboScribe never uses 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 by dragging an MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, or FLAC into the upload area, or click Browse Files to select it. Choose the audio’s language from the dropdown. Pick 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 seconds and your transcript appears.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

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

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ transcription accuracy on clean audio in most languages. Results depend on the clarity of the recording and the language being transcribed.

Pick the mode that matches your needs:

- Whale: maximum accuracy

- Dolphin: balanced speed and precision

- Cheetah: fastest turnaround

For noisy, low-volume, or complex audio, switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio to improve accuracy.