Audio to Text

To turn audio into text, drop the file into the box below. JustTranscribe transcribes it with word-level timestamps, detects the language automatically, and lets you search, edit, translate and export the result as TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT and more.

Recordings, interviews, lectures, voice memos and podcasts: up to 150 minutes per file with an account (40 for the first transcript without one), up to 500 MB.

First transcript free, no account. Files up to 500 MB / 150 minutes.

How it works

Upload your audio

Drag it onto the page or click browse. MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, OGG, OPUS, FLAC — and video files, we extract the audio.

We transcribe it

Speech to text with word-level timestamps, automatic language detection and readable sentences — not a wall of loose words.

Use the text

Search it, click a segment to hear that exact spot, edit, request speaker labels, translate into 111 languages, or export in 7 formats.

Formats & limits

Formats and limits:

Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, OPUS, FLAC.
Video: MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV — we extract the audio for you.
Up to 500 MB and 150 minutes per file with an account; 40 minutes for the first transcript without one.
Speaker labels on request; translation into 111 languages.
Export TXT, SRT, VTT, CSV, Markdown, PDF, DOCX.
The first transcript is free with no account (up to 40 minutes); after that, a free account raises the limit to 150 minutes and 500 MB per file — unlimited transcripts during the beta, no card needed.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is it?

With clear audio, very accurate; heavy noise, echo or people talking over each other lower it. Errors cluster in names, acronyms and numbers — click the segment to hear that spot and fix it before exporting.

Which languages?

The spoken language is detected automatically among dozens of languages, and you can translate the finished transcript into 111 languages.

How long does it take?

Minutes, depending on the length of the audio — not hours.

Can it tell who is speaking?

Yes, request speaker labels and the transcript is split by speaker. It works best when voices are distinct and don't overlap.

Is my file private?

It's uploaded over an encrypted connection and only you see it in your account. You can delete the transcript and the file whenever you want.

Is it free?

Yes. The first transcript is free with no account (up to 40 minutes); after that, a free account raises the limit to 150 minutes and 500 MB per file — unlimited transcripts during the beta, no card needed.

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Need more than one transcript?

A free account keeps them all in a searchable library — with speaker labels, translation into 111 languages, exports and the AI summary. No card during the beta.

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