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How to transcribe audio to text online (MP3, MP4, WAV and more)

Upload any audio or video file and get a transcript split by speaker.

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How to transcribe audio to text online (MP3, MP4, WAV and more)
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To transcribe audio to text, upload your file to voxnoto and wait a few minutes. You'll get a full transcript split by speaker, plus a summary if you need one. It works with MP3, MP4, WAV, MOV and most other formats.

How to transcribe an audio file in 4 steps

  1. 1Step 1. Open voxnoto and click Upload

    Drag your file into the window or pick it from your computer or phone.

    The New recording window with the file drop zone
    Upload window
  2. 2Step 2. Wait a few minutes

    You can close the tab, the transcript will be waiting.

    The My recordings list with finished recordings
    Processing status
  3. 3Step 3. Read and edit the transcript

    Rename speakers and fix any word in place.

    A recording page with the transcript split by speaker
    Transcript with speakers
  4. 4Step 4. Export or translate

    Download TXT or SRT, or translate the transcript into another language.

    The Translation tab with the translated transcript
    Export menu

Supported audio and video formats

  • MP3
  • WAV
  • M4A
  • MP4
  • MOV
  • AAC
  • OGG
  • OPUS
  • FLAC
  • WEBM
  • MKV

Files can be up to 8 hours long.

Transcript or summary: which do you need?

You needChoose
Exact quotes, subtitles, a full recordTranscript
The key points of a long meeting or lectureSummary
Content in another languageTranscript + translation

Tips for a more accurate transcript

  • Use the original file, not a re-recorded copy.
  • Cut long silences at the start, it saves your minutes.
  • For interviews, record each speaker close to the mic.

Video to text works the same way

Upload an MP4 or MOV and voxnoto transcribes the audio track. Export an SRT file to add subtitles to your video.

Questions and answers

How do I transcribe audio to text for free?

Yes. Your phone, Google Docs and several free plans all do it, with different limits.

Can I transcribe MP4 video to text?

Yes. Upload the MP4 and you'll get a transcript of the audio track.

How big can my files be?

On Premium you can upload files up to 8 hours long and run several at once. The free plan gives you 10 minutes of transcription a day: longer files are transcribed up to that daily limit.

Which languages does it support?

Speech is recognized in 99 languages, and the spoken language is detected automatically, so there is nothing to set up. A finished transcript can be translated into 22 languages in one click.

Can I get subtitles?

Yes, export your transcript as an SRT file.

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