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Converting audio file to text is easy thanks to our intuitive free audio to text converter
Save time by transcribing audio file to text online using our AI-based engine
Export of transcribed audio to Google Docs (.gdoc), Microsoft Word (.docx), or plain text (.txt) format

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How to convert audio files
Which audio files can be converted to text
The benefits and challenges of MP3, FLAC and AAC
Industries getting benefits from audio to text converters
How we convert audio to text?
Frequently Asked Questions

How to convert audio files to text

Transcribe audio yourself

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Transcribe audio yourself

Transcribe audio to text automatically

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Upload your audio or video file on our user-friendly platform in just a few seconds

Upload your audio or video file on our user-friendly platform in just a few seconds

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Upload your audio or video file on our user-friendly platform in just a few seconds

Export or share your transcript or subtitles by Amberscript

Upload your audio or video file on our user-friendly platform in just a few seconds

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1. Upload your audio files

Create a free account and upload your audio or video file to our platform. Choose the language and the number of speakers. Our software recognises speech in 39 languages, and supports multiple audio and video file formats like MP3, AAC, WAV, MOV, MP4 or MPG.

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2. Edit the text yourself or order our manual services

In our editor, you can edit the text, highlight the most important parts, rename your speakers and adjust the timestamps. This is faster than listening to the audio and typing the text yourself. Got a lot of audio content? Use our Human-made services and let our team of professionals take over. Rush orders are possible if you’re short on time.

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3. Export your files

Once the transcription and edits are complete, you can export your files into text. Our platform offers the option to export your audio/video file transcript into Google Docs (.gdoc), Microsoft Word (.docx), or plain text (.txt) format

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39 supported languages

English (all accents)

English (Australia)

English (UK)

English (US)

English (Canada)

Danish

Dutch

Finnish

French

Italian

German

Norwegian

Portuguese

Spanish

Swedish

Arabic (Saudi Arabia)

Indonesian

Bengali (Bangladesh)

Bengali (India)

Bulgarian

Catalan

Chinese Mandarin

Farsi (Iran)

Galician

Hebrew

Greek

Hindi

Hungarian

Japanese

Korean

Lithuanian

Nepali (Nepal)

Polish

Romanian

Russian

Turkish

Ukrainian

Urdu (India)

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Which Audio Files can be converted to text

Audio files can be converted to text using a variety of methods, including automatic transcription software and manual transcription. The most common audio file formats that can be converted to text include MP3, AAC, DSS, WAV, M4A, and FLAC. These file formats are widely supported by most transcription software, making them the ideal choice for converting audio to text. Converting audio files to text is a valuable tool for a variety of industries, including media, marketing, and education, as it provides an accurate and accessible written record of spoken words.

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The benefits and challenges of MP3, FLAC, AAC

Benefits

MP3

MP3 is the most widely supported audio format and is convenient for sharing and playing music on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers. Its small file size makes it easy to store and share audio files over the internet.

FLAC

FLAC is a lossless audio format that preserves every detail of the original recording, making it ideal for high-fidelity audio recordings. However, its large file size can make it difficult to store and share compared to other compressed formats.

AAC

AAC is a compressed audio format that offers better sound quality than MP3 while using less storage space. It is ideal for storing and sharing high-quality audio recordings on devices with limited storage capacity and is commonly used for streaming audio content online.

Challenges

MP3

MP3 is a lossy compression format that sacrifices some audio quality to reduce file size. This can result in a loss of audio quality, particularly for more complex audio recordings.

FLAC

FLAC files are larger in size than MP3 files, which can make them more difficult to share and store. Not all media players and devices support FLAC, which can limit its accessibility.

AAC

Not all media players and devices support AAC, which can limit its accessibility. It may also require specific software or devices to play, which can be a barrier for some users.

Industries getting benefits from audio to text converters

Education and Research

If you’re a student who likes to record their lectures, audio transcription is the perfect thing for you. This method of review helps prepare students for exams by going over class notes. Audio to text converters can also help to caption online lectures and seminars and help students follow along better.

The professional world has become more remote, which is increasing demand for audio to text services. With an ever-growing wealth of audio content being produced by businesses, it’s no wonder that more and more are opting to have their recordings transcribed. After all, there is value in having transcripts of conference calls, HR interviews, online meetings, or podcasts for any business.

When you document your interviews and meetings, you make your research findings more accessible. Also, transcribing all recordings creates searchable text documents that are easier to navigate. Our transcription services for academic research are affordable and saves you time.

Local governments can take advantage of audio to text transcription to easily store and review minutes of meetings. Municipalities can also post their transcripts online for their citizens to read.

Media and Journalism

To add subtitles to a video, you need to write down the speech of the audio into a text file. You can use an audio to text converter to make this process faster. However, if you want to create subtitles quickly and easily, you can use Amberscript. Transcriptions also help producers piece together videos that’s in the post-production phase. The process is called spotting and it helps to make the phase easier and faster.

Converting audio to text has many applications, including making content more accessible and improving SEO visibility. For podcasters, transcribing the audio and uploading the text to a website can reach a wider audience and help people who are deaf or hard of hearing engage with the content. Moreover, converting audio to text provides an opportunity to make content more accessible and increase its reach.

How we convert audio to text

Easily convert your audio file to text for free with Amberscript. Our intuitive automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology converts audio into text with high accuracy and speed.

Edit the transcripts by yourself in our online editor, or order Human made services, where our professionals will do the check.

Our service is truly an audio transcription center, where the process of converting audio to text takes up to 10x faster.

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Machine-Made Subtitles

Machine-Made Subtitles

Add subtitles and captions to your videos automatically using our subtitle generator.

Machine-Made Transcription

Machine-Made Transcription

Automatically convert your audio and video to text using our high-end AI engines.

Human-Made Subtitles

Human-Made Subtitles

Original captions or translated subtitles are created and edited by our transcribers.

Human-Made Transcription

Human-Made Transcription

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API & custom models

API & custom models

Add our Speech-to-text API to your stack and/or request a tailored model.

Volume discounts, multi-user license, API integration and other solutions for your business.

Machine-Made Subtitles

Machine-Made Subtitles

Add subtitles and captions to your videos automatically using our subtitle generator.

Machine-Made Transcription

Machine-Made Transcription

Automatically convert your audio and video to text using our high-end AI engines.

Human-Made Subtitles

Human-Made Subtitles

Original captions or translated subtitles are created and edited by our transcribers.

Human-Made Transcription

Human-Made Transcription

Let our transcribers perfect your text.

API & custom models

API & custom models

Add our Speech-to-text API to your stack and/or request a tailored model.

Volume discounts, multi-user license, API integration and other solutions for your business.