Convert MP3 to text online
Upload an MP3 file. Get a text transcript. Usually done in under a minute.
Free plan: 5 files/month · No credit card · 99 languages
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What to expect
Under a minute
A 30-minute MP3 transcribes in about 3 minutes. Start downloading your transcript while the file is still processing.
99 languages
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic — detected automatically, no setting required.
Deleted after processing
Your MP3 file is removed from our servers the moment transcription completes. We don't store recordings or use them for training.
2.2% word error rate
Powered by ElevenLabs Scribe v2 — one of the most accurate transcription models available, tested on real-world audio.
Who transcribes MP3 files
Interview recordings
Journalists, researchers, and HR professionals transcribe MP3 interviews instead of typing them manually. One hour of audio saves 3–6 hours of work.
Podcast episodes
Turn podcast recordings into text for show notes, blog posts, or searchable transcripts. Upload the MP3 directly from your recording software.
Voice memos
Dictation recordings, meeting notes captured on a phone, field recordings — any MP3 from any recorder works.
Lectures and courses
Students and educators transcribe recorded lectures for study notes, accessibility captions, or course content repurposing.
Common questions
How do I convert an MP3 to text?
Upload your MP3 file to TranscribTxt. The tool processes it and returns a text transcript in about 1 minute per 10 minutes of audio. Download the result as TXT or SRT.
Is MP3 to text conversion free?
Yes. TranscribTxt's free plan gives you 5 MP3 files per month at no cost, no credit card required. The Pro plan ($12/month) removes the monthly limit and adds SRT export.
How accurate is MP3 transcription?
TranscribTxt uses ElevenLabs Scribe v2 which achieves a 2.2% word error rate on clean recordings — comparable to professional human transcription. Quality depends on audio clarity: studio recordings transcribe at 97%+ accuracy; phone calls or noisy environments are lower.
What MP3 file size is supported?
Files up to 2 GB are supported. A 1-hour MP3 recorded at 128 kbps is typically 55-60 MB, well within the limit. Files are deleted from servers immediately after transcription.
Can I transcribe MP3 in languages other than English?
Yes. TranscribTxt supports 99 languages including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and more. Language is detected automatically.