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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 turns recordings into accurate text fast. No downloads or sign-ups required. Use it for podcasts, meetings, lectures, interviews, or voice notes. Powered by Whisper—one of the most accurate AI speech-to-text systems—TurboScribe supports 100+ languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, and Arabic.

Getting started is simple: drag and drop a file, click Browse Files, record directly from your microphone, or paste a URL from the web (including YouTube). Upload up to 5 GB and 10 hours per file. All common formats are supported—MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV. Our GPU-accelerated engine delivers transcripts in seconds.

Export your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles and use it anywhere. Need captions or global reach? Translate transcripts into 134+ languages. Turn on speaker recognition to label who said what—ideal for meetings, interviews, and multi-host podcasts.

Your data stays private and secure. Files and transcripts are stored encrypted, only you control access, and you can delete anything at any time. TurboScribe is free to use and makes audio and video to text fast, accurate, and effortless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

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

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Upload your audio by dragging an MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, or FLAC file into the upload area, or click Browse Files to pick it from your device. Set the correct language in the Audio Language menu.

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 automatically.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

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

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ accuracy on clean recordings in most languages. Transcript quality depends on the clarity of your audio and the language spoken.

Choose the mode that fits your needs:

- Whale: maximum accuracy

- Dolphin: balanced speed and precision

- Cheetah: fastest turnaround

For noisy, muffled, or otherwise difficult audio, switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio for best results.