Speech to Text Online
AI Voice to Text Converter
Transform speech into accurate text transcripts. Upload audio files or record live speech. Powered by OpenAI Whisper with high accuracy across nearly 100 languages.
Upload. Transcribe. Done. • Free preview without an account • Audio never stored
How Our Speech to Text Converter Works
Advanced AI technology converts your speech to text in minutes
Upload or Record
Upload audio/video files up to 200MB or record speech directly in your browser. Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and more.
AI Processing
OpenAI Whisper analyzes your audio with neural networks trained on 680,000+ hours of multilingual data for maximum accuracy.
Export Text
Download accurate transcripts with timestamps in TXT, PDF, SRT, VTT, or CSV format. Ready for editing or subtitles.
State-of-the-Art AI Technology
Technical specifications and accuracy metrics
OpenAI's open speech recognition model
Multilingual speech recognition
Hours of diverse audio data
Support for long-form content
AI Model: OpenAI Whisper
TranscribeAI uses OpenAI's Whisper model, a state-of-the-art automatic speech recognition (ASR) system. Trained on 680,000 hours of multilingual and multitask supervised data, Whisper demonstrates robust performance across diverse accents, background noise conditions, and technical language.
Nearly 100 Languages Supported
Convert speech to text in any language with AI-powered accuracy
Plus 88 more languages including: Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Urdu, Turkish, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Czech, Romanian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Swahili, and many others.
Trusted Across Industries
Professional speech to text solutions for every sector
Healthcare
Medical dictation, patient notes, telemedicine recordings. HIPAA-compliant processing with secure deletion.
Legal
Court proceedings, depositions, client meetings. Accurate transcription of legal terminology and case details.
Education
Lecture recordings, student presentations, research interviews. Make learning accessible to all students.
Journalism
Interview transcription, press conferences, podcast editing. Fast turnaround for breaking news stories.
Business
Meeting minutes, earnings calls, training sessions. Boost productivity with searchable transcripts.
Media & Content
Podcast transcription, video subtitles, content repurposing. Increase reach and SEO with text versions.
Security & Privacy
Your data is secure. We take privacy seriously.
Secure Processing
- Encrypted TransmissionAll files transferred via HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Audio Never StoredAudio is streamed to the transcriber and discarded
- No Training DataYour files are never used to train AI models
- Private TranscriptsOnly you can see the transcripts saved to your account
Privacy Guarantee
- Try Without an AccountSee a preview before you sign up
- No Audio RetentionWe never keep your audio or video files
- Never SoldWe don't sell, trade, or share your data
- Confidential ProcessingIdeal for sensitive legal, medical, or business content
Security Note: Your audio is streamed to our transcription server over HTTPS and is never stored. The finished transcript is saved privately to your account, and no human ever reviews your files.
Professional Speech to Text Solutions
Speech to text online technology has revolutionized how professionals handle audio and video content. Whether you need to transcribe interviews, meetings, lectures, or podcasts, modern AI-powered voice to text converters deliver accuracy and speed that manual transcription simply cannot match.
What is Speech to Text Technology?
Speech to text, also known as automatic speech recognition (ASR) or voice to text conversion, is the process of using artificial intelligence to convert spoken words into written text. Advanced ASR systems like TranscribeAI use deep learning neural networks to recognize speech patterns, understand context, and accurately transcribe audio across multiple languages and accents.
Why Use Online Speech to Text Converters?
- Speed: Transcribe hours of audio in minutes, not days
- Accuracy: Modern AI is highly accurate on clear audio
- Cost-Effective: A fraction of the cost of human transcription services
- Accessibility: Make audio content searchable and accessible to all audiences
- Multilingual: Nearly 100 languages without hiring specialized transcribers
TranscribeAI vs Traditional Transcription Services
| TranscribeAI | Traditional Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Minutes | Hours to days |
| Cost | 3 free/month, then $4/month unlimited | $1-3 per minute |
| Languages | ~100 languages | 10-20 languages |
| Privacy | Audio never stored | Human reviewers |
| Accuracy | High on clear audio | 98% (human edited) |
Free vs Paid Speech to Text Services
Many online speech to text converters charge subscription fees or per-minute rates. TranscribeAI gives you 3 free transcriptions every month, and unlimited transcription on Pro for $4/month. TranscribeAI's OpenAI Whisper-powered engine delivers professional-grade results at a fraction of the price of per-minute services, making it ideal for students, content creators, journalists, and businesses alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is your speech to text converter?
TranscribeAI uses OpenAI's Whisper speech recognition model, which is highly accurate on clear audio. Accuracy varies with audio quality, accent, technical terminology and recording conditions.
Is online speech to text free?
Yes. The Free plan includes 3 full transcriptions every month (files up to 30 minutes) with a free account. Pro is $4/month for unlimited transcriptions and files up to 120 minutes. You can try a short preview without an account.
What file formats are supported?
Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG/OGA, AAC, WMA and Opus. Video: MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV and AVI — the audio track is extracted automatically.
Can I transcribe live speech in real time?
You can record speech directly in your browser, and it is transcribed as soon as you stop recording. Live streaming transcription is not available yet.
How long does speech to text conversion take?
Most files are done within a few minutes, depending on length and how busy the server is. You can watch the transcript appear live while it runs.
Is my audio data secure and private?
Your audio is streamed straight to our transcription server over HTTPS and is never stored. The finished transcript is saved privately to your account, and no human reviews your files.
What languages can I convert to text?
Nearly 100 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Korean and Italian. The language is detected automatically.
Do I need to create an account?
You can upload a file and see a short preview without an account. To get the full transcript, create a free account — it takes a few seconds with Google or email, and includes 3 transcriptions a month.