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Transcribe audio and video to captions and subtitles with AI.

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About TurboScribe's Free AI Captions Tool

TurboScribe is a free, browser-based AI tool that turns audio and video into accurate captions and transcripts in seconds. Skip manual typing—just upload your file and get clean text fast. It supports 100+ languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Swedish, and Arabic. You can also translate transcripts into 134+ languages with a click.

Start any way you like: drag and drop files, click Browse to upload, paste a link from the web (including YouTube), or record directly from your microphone for quick dictation. TurboScribe handles files up to 5 GB and 10 hours in length and works with all common formats: MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV. The GPU-powered engine, built on Whisper—the world’s most accurate and powerful AI speech-to-text technology—delivers results fast.

Export your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles and use it anywhere. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what—ideal for meetings, interviews, and podcasts. Your data stays private and secure: files and transcripts are encrypted, only you can access them, and you can delete them at any time. TurboScribe is free to use—no downloads, no account required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

TurboScribe protects your files and transcripts with AES-256 encryption at rest and HTTPS in transit. We never use your uploads to train AI models. You can export or delete your data at any time for full control over your privacy and security.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Drag your audio file into the upload area or click Browse Files to select it. Supported formats: MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC. Set the Audio Language to match your recording. Pick a transcription mode—Cheetah (fastest), Dolphin (balanced speed and accuracy), or Whale (highest accuracy). Click Transcribe. For most files, processing completes 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, no account, and no payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ transcription accuracy on clear recordings across most languages. Results vary with audio clarity and the language spoken, so cleaner inputs produce better transcripts.

Choose the mode that fits your needs: Whale for maximum accuracy, Dolphin for a smart balance of speed and precision, or Cheetah for the fastest turnaround. Working with challenging audio? Switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio to boost accuracy.