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About TurboScribe's Try TurboScribe for Free Tool

TurboScribe is a free, browser-based audio and video transcription tool that turns recordings into accurate text in seconds—no downloads or account required. Use it for podcasts, meetings, lectures, interviews, or voice memos. Our GPU-accelerated engine, powered by Whisper, delivers high-quality speech-to-text across 100+ languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, Arabic, and more.

Getting started is simple: drag and drop a file, click Browse Files, record directly from your microphone, or paste a link (including YouTube). Upload up to 5 GB and 10 hours per file. We support all common formats such as MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV. When you’re done, export your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles, and instantly translate it into 134+ languages.

Your data stays private and secure. Files and transcripts are encrypted, only you have access, and you can delete them anytime. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what—ideal for meetings, interviews, and multi-host shows. Skip manual typing and try TurboScribe free to convert audio to text fast and accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

TurboScribe secures your files and transcripts with AES-256 encryption at rest and protects every connection with HTTPS. We never use your uploads to train AI models. You can export or delete your data at any time.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Upload your audio by dragging an MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, or FLAC into the upload area, or click Browse Files to select it from your device.

Choose the audio language from the dropdown. Then pick a transcription mode: Cheetah for the fastest results, Dolphin for a balance of speed and accuracy, or Whale for maximum 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 per day for free—no login, no account, and no payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ accuracy on clean audio in most languages. Choose the mode that fits your needs: Whale for maximum accuracy, Dolphin for a speed–precision balance, or Cheetah for the fastest turnaround. Transcript quality depends on audio clarity and the language. For noisy or challenging recordings, switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio to improve results.