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Transcribe audio to text online — free

Turn any audio or video file into accurate text using OpenAI Whisper AI. Supports 50+ languages. Interviews, podcasts, meetings — done in minutes.

Transcribe audio free
Speech transcription before and after — audio recording converted to written text

How to transcribe audio online

1

Upload your file

Drop any audio (MP3, WAV, FLAC) or video (MP4, MOV) file.

2

Select "Transcribe to text"

Whisper AI analyses every word in your recording.

3

Copy your transcript

Your full transcription appears on screen, ready to copy.

Why FixTheFile

Accurate speech-to-text, instantly

Powered by OpenAI Whisper — one of the most accurate AI transcription models
50+ languages supported — multilingual transcription out of the box
Audio and video files — MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP4, MOV, AVI, WEBM
No signup needed — first transcription is free and instant
Handles accents and noise — reliable even with imperfect recordings
Private and secure — files not stored permanently, never shared
FAQ

Audio transcription — common questions

Can I transcribe audio to text online for free?

Yes — FixTheFile transcribes audio and video files to text online for free using OpenAI Whisper. No signup or software needed for your first transcription.

What languages are supported?

OpenAI Whisper supports over 50 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, and many more. Language is detected automatically.

Can FixTheFile transcribe video files?

Yes — FixTheFile transcribes both audio files (MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A) and video files (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM). It extracts the audio track and transcribes it.

How accurate is the transcription?

FixTheFile uses OpenAI Whisper, one of the most accurate publicly available speech recognition models. It handles accents, background noise, and natural speech very well.

How long does transcription take?

Transcription typically takes 1–3 minutes for a typical recording. Longer files may take a few more minutes. Processing speed depends on file length and audio quality.

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