MP3 to Text: Transcribe MP3 Files Online
MP3 to text takes one step here: upload your MP3 and get an editable transcript with timestamps and speaker labels, usually within minutes. Files up to 30 minutes are free without an account (120 minutes a month), and Pro at €12/month handles files up to 10 hours. The same uploader also takes M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC and videos such as MP4 and MOV.
- Upload or paste the link
- Choose the language or let it detect
- Review in the editor and export
Drop audio or video here
MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV · up to 5 GB on Pro
Free plan: files up to 30 minutes, 120 minutes a month. No account needed. By uploading you agree to the terms and the privacy policy.
MP3 to Text: Transcribe MP3 Files Online
| Full name | MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer III |
|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy: drops sound detail the ear is unlikely to notice |
| Typical bitrates | 32–320 kbps; 64–128 kbps is common for spoken word |
| File size | About 1 MB per minute at 128 kbps |
| Extension and MIME type | .mp3 · audio/mpeg |
| Typical sources | Podcast episodes, recorder apps, dictaphones, audio exported from editors such as Audacity |
Example: a short MP3 transcript
Speaker 1Welcome back to the show. Today we're talking about how small teams plan a product launch.
Speaker 2Thanks for having me. I'll say up front: most of our launches started with a spreadsheet, not a strategy.
Speaker 1That sounds honest. So walk me through the very first one.
Speaker 2Sure. It was 2019, we had three people and a deadline that was frankly a guess.
Convert MP3 audio file to text in three steps
Drag the MP3 into the upload box above or pick it from your device. Files up to 30 minutes need no account and no card.
Transcription starts right after the upload. The result is split into segments, each with a start time and a speaker label, so you can jump straight to the part you need.
Fix names or terms in the editor, then download TXT for plain text, or SRT and VTT if you want subtitles. With Pro you can also export DOCX, PDF or Markdown.
Does MP3 bitrate affect the transcript?
Less than most people expect. Speech recognition needs the frequencies of the human voice, and a 64 kbps mono MP3 usually keeps them clear. Distance from the microphone, background noise, echo and people talking over each other matter far more.
Very low bitrates can smear consonants and make names harder to recognise. If that's the only copy you have, upload it as it is: re-encoding to a higher bitrate makes the file bigger but cannot bring lost detail back.
What you get free and with Pro
- Free, no account: files up to 30 minutes, 120 minutes per month, timestamps, speaker labels, TXT, SRT and VTT download
- Pro (€12/month): 3,000 minutes per month and files up to 10 hours
- Pro exports: DOCX, PDF and Markdown
- Pro extras: translation, AI summary, chapters and action items, plus an API for batch work
- Speech in 98+ languages on both plans
Private by default
Your MP3 is never used to train AI models. You choose how long the transcript is kept, and the file and text are deleted when that retention period ends.
Use cases
- Turning a podcast episode into show notes and quotes
- Typing up an interview recorded on a phone or dictaphone
- Searchable notes from a recorded lecture or seminar
- Written versions of sermons, talks and radio segments
- Subtitles for a video whose audio you exported as MP3
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Frequently asked questions
Is MP3 to text free?
Yes. Without an account you can transcribe MP3 files up to 30 minutes long, up to 120 minutes per month, with timestamps, speaker labels and TXT, SRT or VTT download.
How long can my MP3 be?
Up to 30 minutes on the free plan. Pro accepts files up to 10 hours and includes 3,000 minutes per month.
Does it work with several speakers?
Yes. The transcript labels each voice as Speaker 1, Speaker 2 and so on, with a timestamp for every segment.
Which languages can I transcribe?
Speech in 98+ languages. With Pro you can also translate the finished transcript.
Can I make subtitles from an MP3?
Yes. Download the transcript as SRT or VTT and load it into your video editor next to the matching video.
What happens to my file after transcription?
It's never used for model training and is deleted after the retention period you choose.