Audio Transcriber
Turn spoken words into written text automatically. FluidConvert's AI transcriber converts audio and video files into accurate text transcripts with timestamps — perfect for subtitles, meeting notes, and content repurposing. Free, no account needed.
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Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, WEBM, OGG, FLAC · Max 100MB free
AI transcription runs in your browser — your audio never leaves your device.
Fast & Free
Process files up to 100MB at no cost. No account needed.
Secure
Files are encrypted and automatically deleted after processing.
High Quality
Optimized algorithms for the best quality-to-size ratio.
About Audio Transcriber
Why transcribe audio?
Students need lecture notes. Journalists need interview transcripts. Podcasters need show notes and blog posts. Content creators need subtitles for accessibility and SEO. Professionals need meeting minutes. Manual transcription takes 4-6x the audio length — a 30-minute recording takes 2-3 hours to transcribe by hand. AI transcription delivers a usable draft in minutes.
How AI transcription works
Our transcriber uses advanced speech recognition AI to convert spoken words to text. It identifies different speakers, handles accents and background noise, and adds punctuation automatically. The AI supports multiple languages and can process both audio-only files (MP3, WAV, M4A) and video files (MP4, MOV, WEBM) by extracting the audio track first. Timestamps are generated for each segment.
Output options
Download your transcript as plain text (TXT) for documents and notes, or as SRT subtitle files for adding captions to videos. You can also copy the full transcript to clipboard. Accuracy typically ranges from 85-95% depending on audio quality, speaker clarity, and background noise. Clear recordings with a single speaker achieve the highest accuracy.
Common uses for Audio Transcriber
- Transcribing university lectures for study notes and revision
- Converting podcast episodes to text for blog posts and show notes
- Creating SRT subtitle files for YouTube videos to boost accessibility and SEO
- Transcribing interview recordings for journalism and research
- Generating meeting minutes from recorded Zoom or Teams calls
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages does the transcriber support?
The AI supports English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and many more — over 50 languages total. It auto-detects the spoken language in most cases.
Can I transcribe a video file directly?
Yes. Upload MP4, MOV, or WEBM video files and the transcriber automatically extracts the audio track for transcription. No need to convert to audio first.
How accurate is the AI transcription?
Accuracy ranges from 85-95% depending on audio quality. Clear recordings with minimal background noise and distinct speakers produce the best results. Heavy accents, multiple overlapping speakers, and noisy environments reduce accuracy. The transcript is best used as a draft that may need minor corrections.
Can I download subtitles in SRT format?
Yes. The SRT output includes timestamps synced to the audio, making it ready to import into video editors like Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or upload directly to YouTube as captions.