Audio to Text

Transcribe speech or audio files to text

Works best in Google Chrome with microphone permission

About Audio to Text

Audio to Text offers two ways to get a transcript: live microphone dictation using your browser's built-in Speech Recognition (works best in Chrome, entirely local), or file upload, which sends your audio to a server-side AI transcription API and returns the text.

How to use Audio to Text

1Choose "Use Microphone" for live dictation, or "Upload Audio File" to transcribe an existing recording.
2For mic mode, click "Start Transcription" and speak — text appears as you talk.
3For file mode, upload your audio and click "Transcribe Audio" to send it for AI transcription.
4Copy the transcript or download it as a .txt file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my audio uploaded to a server?

It depends on the mode: microphone dictation runs entirely in your browser via the Web Speech API and isn't uploaded anywhere. Uploaded audio files are sent to a server-side transcription API to generate the text.

Which browsers support microphone dictation?

It relies on the Web Speech API, which works best in Google Chrome; other browsers may not support it.

What audio formats can I upload?

Common formats like MP3, WAV, and M4A.

Is Audio to Text free to use?

Yes, both the microphone and file-upload modes are free to use.

Tips & Tricks

✓For live dictation, speak clearly at a steady pace and keep background noise low for the best accuracy.
✓If microphone mode shows "not supported," switch to Chrome or use file upload instead.
✓Always proofread AI-generated transcripts before using them somewhere important — accuracy varies with audio quality.
✓Download your transcript right after generating it, since it isn't saved automatically if you navigate away.