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About TurboScribe's Free Audio and Video Transcription Tool

TurboScribe is a free online audio and video transcription tool that turns speech into text in seconds—right in your browser. No downloads. No account. Powered by Whisper and GPU acceleration, it delivers fast, accurate transcripts for podcasts, meetings, lectures, interviews, voice memos, and more.

Getting started is simple: drag and drop a file, click Browse Files, record from your microphone for quick dictation, or paste a web link (like YouTube). Upload audio or video up to 5 GB and 10 hours. TurboScribe supports all common formats, including MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV. Export your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles.

Transcribe in 100+ languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, Arabic, and more. Instantly translate your transcript into 134+ languages. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what—ideal for meetings, interviews, and podcasts.

Your data stays private and secure. Only you can access your files and transcripts, which are always stored encrypted, and you can delete them at any time. TurboScribe is free to use and built to make audio and video transcription fast, accurate, and effortless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

TurboScribe secures your files and transcripts with AES-256 encryption at rest. All data in transit is protected with HTTPS. We never use your uploads to train AI models. You can export or delete your data anytime.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Turn audio into text in seconds.

- Drag and drop your file (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, or FLAC) into the upload area, or click Browse Files.

- Select the audio’s language from the Audio Language menu.

- Choose a transcription mode: Cheetah (fastest), Dolphin (speed and accuracy), or Whale (highest accuracy).

- Click Transcribe. Most files finish processing in a few seconds.

- Your transcript appears automatically when it’s done.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

Transcribe up to three files per day for free. No login, account, or payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ transcription accuracy on clear audio in most languages. Results depend on the clarity of your recording and the language you speak.

Choose the mode that fits your needs:

- Whale: maximum accuracy

- Dolphin: balanced speed and precision

- Cheetah: fastest turnaround

Working with difficult audio? Switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio for the best possible transcript.