Speech to Text from Recordings
Turn recorded speech and voice notes into editable text for free. Record in the browser or select a local file, review the words, and export without an account.
Drop your audio or video here
MP3 · WAV · M4A · WEBM · OGG · OPUS · AAC · FLAC · Up to 200 MB / 20 minutes
What can Speech to Text from Recordings do?
Record a short voice note in the browser, or choose a saved file, then turn it into a first written draft. After recording stops, confirm the spoken language before processing. Choose the language spoken in the recording, not a translation target.
How to use Speech to Text from Recordings
Prepare your file, check the result, and download the format you need.
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Prepare your file
Record with the microphone or choose MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, OPUS, AAC, or FLAC.
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Process and review
Set the spoken language and let Whisper recognize the recording locally.
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Download your result
Replay unclear phrases and edit the words. Download TXT before closing this page.
Formats & example
MP3 · WAV · M4A · WebM · OGG · OPUS · AAC · FLAC → TXT
voice-note.m4a → TXT / SRT / VTT
Protective limits: 200 MB and 20 minutes. Tested in desktop Chrome. Device performance and codecs affect processing; try a short clip first.
Your files stay in this browser
Whisper recognizes speech on your device. The first use downloads the program and model. Your files and transcript are not uploaded. Results are not saved automatically. Download before leaving.
Speech to Text from Recordings: common questions
Useful answers before you begin.
Can I dictate live here?
You can record with the microphone for up to 20 minutes, then transcribe or translate the saved local recording. This is not live word-by-word dictation while you speak.
Will it tidy up my writing?
The output is a transcript. It does not rewrite sentences, remove filler words automatically, or produce a summary.
Can speech be translated?
The language setting guides recognition of the original speech. To translate the result, select Translate to English. Other target languages are not supported.