Convert MP3 to text online
Upload an MP3 file. Get a text transcript.
1 free file without an account · 3 a day with a free account · 99 languages
In short
To convert an MP3 to text, upload the file (up to 2 GB, even hours long). You get a transcript or SRT subtitles in 99 languages. Files up to 30 minutes are free; for a longer MP3, the first 30 minutes are free and the full file is US$5, one-time. Your first file needs no sign-up.
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First 30 min free · full file US$5, one-time
MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, MP3, M4A and more · up to 2 GB
What to expect
Fast, even for long files
In October 2026, a 145-minute recording took 2 min 45 s once uploaded.
99 languages
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic — detected automatically, no setting required.
Deleted after processing
Your file is deleted from our storage after processing, and we don't store transcripts. If you take the free 30-minute preview of a longer file, we keep that upload for up to 24 hours so you can finish it without uploading again. We don't use recordings for training.
Accurate on clear audio
Powered by Whisper large-v3 turbo — one of the most widely used speech-recognition models, 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 October 2026, half of the files on our servers were transcribed in 14 seconds or less, and a 145-minute recording took 2 minutes 45 seconds. Times don't include uploading, which depends on your connection. Download the result as TXT or SRT.
Is MP3 to text conversion free?
Yes. Your first file needs no sign-up, and a free account gives you 3 files a day. Files up to 30 minutes are free; for a longer MP3, the first 30 minutes are free and the full file is US$5, one-time. Pro costs US$10 a month and covers up to 100 h of audio. SRT export is included on every plan.
How accurate is MP3 transcription?
TranscribTxt uses Whisper large-v3 turbo, which is accurate on clean recordings. Quality depends on audio clarity: studio recordings transcribe best; phone calls or noisy environments are lower.
What MP3 file size is supported?
Files up to 2 GB are supported on every plan. A 1-hour MP3 recorded at 128 kbps is typically 55-60 MB, well within the limit. Files are deleted from our storage after processing (a free-preview upload is kept for up to 24 hours).
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.