Convert MP3 to text online for free

Upload an MP3 file — a podcast episode, interview, lecture or call recording — and get its text in a few minutes. Speech is recognized with AI and the text is corrected for punctuation and readability.

Supported formats: AVI, MP4, WAV, MP3, FLAC, AAC, M4A, OGG. Free, no sign-up.

How to convert MP3 to text

  1. Click “Convert MP3 to text”.
  2. Choose the language spoken in the recording.
  3. Optionally enable timestamps or choose a language to translate the text into.
  4. Select your MP3 file and wait while it is processed.
  5. Download the transcript as a .txt file.

Features

  • Any MP3 bitrate. From low-bitrate dictaphone recordings to 320 kbps files.
  • Six recognition languages. English, Russian, Spanish, German, French and Serbian.
  • Punctuation and correction. The recognized text is corrected with AI, so you get sentences, not a stream of words.
  • Timestamps. Find any quote in a long recording by its time.
  • Large files. Files up to 2 GB are accepted.
  • Free, no registration. Open the page, upload a file and download the result.

Who it is for

  • Podcasters preparing show notes and articles
  • Journalists transcribing interviews from a recorder
  • Students turning recorded lectures into notes
  • Anyone who prefers reading to listening

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert MP3 to text?

Open the tool, choose the spoken language, select the MP3 file and download the text when processing is complete.

How long does it take?

Usually a few minutes; longer recordings take proportionally longer. The progress is shown on the page.

Can I translate the transcript?

Yes. Choose a translation language and get the text in English, German, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Russian or Portuguese.

Is MP3 to text conversion free?

Yes, it is free and does not require an account.

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Support the project

AI Recognizer is free and has no sponsors, while speech recognition servers cost money. If the service helps you, please consider a donation. You can also view our upcoming plans and leave feedback.