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About TurboScribe's Free AI Transcription Tool

TurboScribe is a free online AI transcription tool that converts audio and video to text in seconds—no downloads or account required. Use it to turn podcasts, meetings, lectures, interviews, or voice memos into accurate transcripts right in your browser. Powered by Whisper and a GPU-backed engine, it delivers fast, reliable speech-to-text across more than 100 languages.

Upload files with drag-and-drop, record directly from your microphone, or paste a link from the web (including YouTube). TurboScribe accepts files up to 5 GB and 10 hours long and supports MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV. After transcribing, instantly translate your text into 134+ languages and optionally enable speaker recognition for clear labeling in meetings, interviews, and podcasts.

Export your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles and use it anywhere. Your data stays private: files and transcripts are encrypted, only you can access them, and you can delete them at any time. TurboScribe is completely free to use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

We secure your files and transcripts with AES‑256 encryption at rest and protect all connections with HTTPS. TurboScribe never uses your uploads to train AI models. You can export your data or delete it 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 audio’s language.

Choose a transcription mode:

- Cheetah: fastest turnaround

- Dolphin: balanced speed and accuracy

- Whale: highest accuracy

Click Transcribe. Processing typically finishes in seconds, and your transcript will appear.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

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

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ transcription accuracy on clear audio in most languages. Choose the mode that fits your needs: Whale for maximum accuracy, Dolphin for a balance of speed and precision, or Cheetah for the fastest turnaround.

Transcript quality depends on the clarity of your recording and the language. For tough audio—background noise, low volume, or heavy accents—switch to Whale mode and enable Restore Audio for best results.