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Transcribe Audio Recording to Text Free with Whisper

Drop a file, get a transcript with speaker labels and timestamps. Free to start. No card.

  • 99% accuracy
  • 98+ languages
  • 10-hour file size
  • Speaker labels
  • Private by default
  • Export to DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT, TXT, CSV
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Free tier needs no card · Stripe-secured checkout · Optional cloud sync for your library

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flac, m4a, mp3, mp4, mpeg, mpga, ogg, wav, webm — 25 MB max (~30 min). Sign in for Pro: up to 5 GB / 10 hours.

Everything you need to move from recording to decision

A cohesive surface for upload, review, and export — designed to feel fast today and stay flexible tomorrow.

Studio-grade transcripts
Clean paragraphs, smart punctuation, and speaker labels that stay readable in long sessions.
Built for volume
Upload-heavy dashboard with drag-and-drop, job status, and a workspace tuned for review.
Team-ready foundation
Secure sign-in and optional cloud sync for your library — a clear path from solo use to shared workflows.
Privacy-minded defaults
Encryption in transit, deletion controls, and export paths designed for real workflows.

Simple, flat pricing. No surprises.

Free forever with 3 transcripts a day. Pro is a flat $15/month — unlimited transcriptions, no metering, cancel anytime.

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Save about 47% compared to twelve monthly payments.

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  • 3 Transcripts Daily

    Transcribe 3 files for free every day.

  • 30 Minute · 1 GB Uploads

    Each file can be up to 30 minutes long and 1 GB. Upload 1 file at a time.

  • Standard Priority

    Files are queued and processed in order received.

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For power users and teams who transcribe every day.
$96 / year

per seat · equivalent to $8/mo

Billed annually · Cancel anytime

  • Unlimited Transcriptions

    No daily cap. Transcribe as many files as you need.

  • 10 Hour Uploads

    Each file can be up to 10 hours long / 5 GB. Upload 50 files at a time.

  • All Features

    Translation to 134+ languages. Bulk exports. All transcription modes. Unlimited storage.

  • Highest Priority

    Your files are always processed first, ahead of the queue.

Frequently asked questions

Is it really free?+

Yes. Free to start with no card: you get 3 transcripts a day, up to 30 minutes each. Sign up in 10 seconds with Google or email to save your transcript and run more than 3 a day when you need it.

Do I need to sign up?+

You can drop a file and start transcribing right away. Sign up in 10 seconds with Google or email to save your transcript in your account and run more than 3 transcription jobs per day. Free to start, no card.

Is my audio private?+

Audio and transcripts live in your account until you delete them. We wipe files from active systems within 7 days and from backups within 90 days. We do not train on your audio.

How accurate is the transcription?+

We hit about 99% on clean audio in English and major European languages. Accuracy drops on heavy accents or overlapping speakers, but you can edit inline and export the fix in seconds. No retraining needed.

What file formats work?+

Audio MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, AIFF. Video MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, WMV. You can also paste a YouTube, Google Drive, or Dropbox link instead of uploading.

How long does it take?+

Most one-hour files finish in 2 to 5 minutes. A ten-hour recording usually takes under 30 minutes. We process files in parallel so a queue of uploads does not stack up.

Can I export subtitles?+

Yes. SRT and VTT are one click away, with word-level timestamps. You can also export DOCX with speaker labels, PDF for sharing, or plain TXT if you just want the text.

Is transcribe audio recording to text free accurate enough for journalist field tape?+

Handheld recorder clips with clear questions and answers are a strong match. Wind noise, sirens, or crowded rooms still produce a useful first draft, but you should verify quotes before publication.

Can I transcribe audio recording to text free on Windows without installing desktop software?+

Yes. Use Chrome or Edge, upload the file or paste a link, and download the transcript from the browser. Nothing to install locally.

Does transcribe audio recording to text free support non-English interviews?+

Uploads in dozens of languages work the same way. Major languages on clean audio track close to English; rare dialects may need a lighter edit pass.

On transcribe audio recording to text free, how long can each recording be before I hit a size limit?+

Each file can be up to 30 minutes and 1 GB on Free. Most one-hour recordings still finish in a few minutes of processing time on Pro. The free tier limits daily job starts; Pro removes that cap and supports much larger files.

After transcribe audio recording to text free, can I export PDF while keeping speaker labels readable?+

Yes. PDF is meant for sharing a read-only version, while DOCX remains better if collaborators need to edit. Pick the format that matches how the newsroom or client wants to review it.