Convert any audio or video to text, free
Upload any recording: a meeting, a call, a voice note or a video, in any format. We transcribe it in Arabic or 60+ languages, even when languages are mixed, with timestamps and speaker labels as TXT and SRT. No signup for your first file.
Free without an account: up to 25 MB and 30 minutes, 1 file per day.
Your file is deleted from our servers and our speech provider as soon as processing ends. To prevent abuse we keep your IP address and basic request details for up to 90 days.
How it works
- 1
Upload
Drop any audio or video file in any format. Large files upload in resumable chunks.
- 2
We transcribe
We extract the audio and transcribe it in Arabic or 60+ languages, and separate the speakers even when languages are mixed.
- 3
Download
Copy the text or download TXT and SRT subtitles with timestamps and speaker names.
Built for real recordings
Arabic first, 60+ languages
Built for Arabic and for recordings that mix it with English, French or other languages, with automatic language detection.
Any audio or video format
MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WMV, WhatsApp voice notes, call recordings and more. Audio is extracted from video automatically.
Speaker labels
Each speaker gets a label, so meetings, interviews and calls are easy to follow.
TXT, SRT and private by default
Timestamped text for notes and SRT subtitles for any player. Audio is deleted when processing ends and guest transcripts disappear after 24 hours.
File limits
| No account | Free account | Paid plans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum file size | 25 MB | 100 MB | 1024 MB |
| Per day | 1 file | Uses your minutes | Uses your minutes |
| Outputs | TXT, SRT | TXT, SRT, history | TXT, SRT, history |
About accuracy
Automatic transcription is a draft, not a certified record. Quality depends on audio clarity, background noise and dialect, and Arabic dialects are harder than formal Arabic. Always review names, numbers and quotes before you share or rely on a transcript.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the audio to text converter really free?
- Yes. You can transcribe one file per day without an account, up to the size and duration shown above. A free account raises the file size limit and saves your transcripts.
- Which languages and dialects are supported?
- Arabic first, plus 60+ languages including English, French, Spanish, Turkish, Persian, Urdu and Hindi. The language is detected automatically, including switches between languages inside one recording. Accuracy varies by dialect, so review the result before relying on it.
- Which files can I upload?
- Almost any real audio or video recording: MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, AMR and WMA audio, and MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, FLV and 3GP video, and more. We recognise the file from its content, not its extension, and extract the audio from video automatically.
- Can it tell speakers apart?
- Yes. Speaker labels are on by default. You can switch them off if you only need plain text.
- What happens to my file?
- It is deleted from our servers and from our speech provider as soon as transcription finishes. Guest transcripts are removed after 24 hours.
- Why do you store my IP address?
- To enforce the one-file-per-day limit and stop abuse. IP addresses and basic request details are kept for up to 90 days.
- Is it legal to transcribe a recording?
- Only transcribe recordings you have the right to use, and tell the people in them where the law requires. Rules differ by country: in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, consent of all parties is generally required.
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