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Transcribe Audio to Text

Transcribe audio and video files to text. Free audio to text converter.

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About TurboScribe's Transcribe Audio to Text Tool

TurboScribe’s free transcribe audio to text tool turns your audio and video into accurate, searchable text. Upload podcasts, lectures, meetings, interviews, or voice notes right in your browser—no downloads and no account required. Drag and drop a file, click Browse Files, record dictation from your mic, or paste a URL (YouTube and more). Transcribe files up to 5 GB and 10 hours in MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, or WMV.

Powered by Whisper and GPU acceleration, TurboScribe delivers fast, precise speech-to-text in seconds. It supports 100+ languages—including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, and Arabic—and can translate your transcript into 134+ languages. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what, ideal for meetings, interviews, and podcasts.

When you’re done, export your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles and use it anywhere. 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, fast, and built to make audio and video transcription effortless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

We take security and privacy seriously. Files and transcripts are encrypted at rest with AES-256, and all connections are secured over HTTPS. TurboScribe does not use your uploads to train AI models. You control your data—export or delete it at any time.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Upload your audio by dragging and dropping it into the upload area or clicking Browse Files. We support MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.

Select the audio’s language, then choose a transcription mode:

- Cheetah: fastest turnaround

- Dolphin: balanced speed and accuracy

- Whale: highest accuracy

Click Transcribe. For most files, processing finishes in seconds, and your transcript appears automatically.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

Transcribe up to three files every day at no cost. No login, account, or payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ accuracy on clear audio in most languages. Choose from three modes:

- Whale for maximum accuracy

- Dolphin for a balance of speed and precision

- Cheetah for the fastest turnaround

Transcript quality depends on audio clarity and the language. For challenging recordings, switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio for better results.