Transcribe MP3 to text, free
Upload an MP3 file and get the text with each speaker and the minute they speak. No account or card: the first 10 minutes of each file are transcribed, up to 3 files a day.
Drop your audio or video here, or choose a file
MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG and OPUS (WhatsApp voice notes), MP4, MOV, WEBM… Up to 200 MB.
Free, no account needed: the first 10 minutes of each file, 3 a day. The file is deleted when it’s done and the result after 24 hours.
What an MP3 is
MP3 is the most widespread compressed audio format: almost any recorder, program or phone can save and open it. It compresses by removing what the ear barely notices, and for speech that’s not a problem: an ordinary MP3 has more than enough quality to be transcribed.
Where they usually come from
If you have an MP3, it most likely comes from one of these places. Upload it as it is: there’s no need to convert it.
- Handheld recorders, which usually let you choose between MP3 and WAV.
- Podcasts downloaded from the show’s website or from your podcast app.
- Editing programs such as Audacity, when you export the recording.
- Audio sent to you by email or saved from Drive, Dropbox or another cloud.
Tips for a better result
The result depends mostly on how it was recorded, not on the format.
- If the file is over 200 MB, export it again in mono or at a lower quality: it’s plenty for speech.
- If you only need part of it, trim it first: the free tool transcribes the first 10 minutes.
- The closer to the microphone and the less background noise, the fewer words you’ll have to fix.
How to do it
- 1
Upload the MP3
Drag it into the tool on this page or choose it from your computer or phone, up to 200 MB.
- 2
Wait a moment
Echo detects the language, writes down what’s said and separates each speaker.
- 3
Copy or download the text
With times and speakers or just the text, to paste anywhere or save as TXT.
Frequently asked questions
Does the MP3’s quality matter?
Not much. A medium-quality MP3 is transcribed practically as well as a high-quality one; what matters most is background noise, distance from the microphone and several people talking at once.
My MP3 is longer than 10 minutes. What happens?
The free tool transcribes the first 10 minutes and tells you how long the whole file is. With a free account you upload the complete file, up to 2 GB.
Can I get subtitles from an MP3?
Yes, with the free subtitle generator: upload the same MP3 and download the SRT or VTT. It’s handy, for example, for a podcast you also publish as a video.
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