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Transcribe Voice Memos to Text

Upload your voice memo or dictation to turn it into readable text. Or click "Record" to use your microphone.

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About TurboScribe's Transcribe Voice Memos to Text Tool

TurboScribe is a free, browser-based speech-to-text tool that turns your audio and video into accurate transcripts in seconds. Skip manual typing—just upload and go. Powered by Whisper and GPU-accelerated, it delivers fast, reliable results for podcasts, meetings, lectures, interviews, voice notes, and more. No downloads or account required.

Upload files by dragging and dropping, browsing from your computer, recording directly from your mic for quick dictation, or pasting a link from the web (including YouTube). TurboScribe supports files up to 5 GB and 10 hours in length across popular formats: MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV.

Transcribe in 100+ languages—English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, Arabic, and more—then translate your transcript into 134+ languages. Export your text as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles.

Your data stays private and secure: files and transcripts are encrypted, only you have access, and you can delete them anytime. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what—ideal for meetings, interviews, and podcasts. TurboScribe is free to use and built to make transcription fast, simple, and accurate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

Your files and transcripts are encrypted at rest with AES-256, and all data transfers are secured with HTTPS. TurboScribe never uses your uploads to train AI models. You can export your data or delete it permanently at any time.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Upload your audio file (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, or FLAC) by dragging it into the upload area or clicking Browse Files. Select the spoken language from the Audio Language menu.

Choose a transcription mode:

- Cheetah for the fastest results

- Dolphin for a balance of speed and accuracy

- Whale for the highest accuracy

Click Transcribe. After a short processing time for most files, your transcript will appear.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

Transcribe up to three files per day for free. No login, no account, and no payment required—just upload and go.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers over 99% accuracy on clear audio in most languages. Transcript quality depends on the clarity of your recording and the language spoken. For tough audio, switch to Whale mode and enable Restore Audio.

Choose the mode that fits your priority:

- Whale: highest accuracy

- Dolphin: balanced speed and precision

- Cheetah: fastest results