Free online transcription tools

Free Transcription Tools for Audio and Video

Pick the right workflow for interviews, podcasts, lectures, Zoom recordings or subtitle exports. Every tool below runs in your browser with no software install.

Quick start

Not sure which tool to use?

Upload any audio or video file here and VoiceScribe AI will transcribe it. You can explore format-specific pages below afterward.

Drop videos here

MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM and more · up to 6 GB each

Choose videos

Which tool should I use?

Match your file type or goal to the best starting page.

  • I have an MP3 or voice memo

    Start with MP3 to Text for a focused audio workflow.

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  • I have a video file (MP4, MOV, WEBM)

    Use Video to Text or MP4 to Text depending on your format.

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  • I downloaded a Zoom recording

    Use Zoom Recording Transcription for meeting files.

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  • I want subtitles (SRT or VTT)

    Transcribe Audio to Text and export timed subtitle files.

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  • I am comparing Otter.ai

    Read the Otter.ai alternative comparison first.

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Common transcription workflows

Three paths most teams follow after uploading a file.

  1. 1

    Upload and transcribe

    Drop an audio or video file, pick a language or use auto-detect, and get a transcript in minutes.

  2. 2

    Review with speaker labels

    Read the transcript with synchronized playback. Speaker diarization separates who said what.

  3. 3

    Export text or subtitles

    Download TXT, DOCX or PDF for documents, or SRT and VTT for video editors and streaming.

Transcription tools FAQ

What is the best free transcription tool on VoiceScribe AI?

For most users, Transcribe Audio to Text or the Free Audio to Text Converter are the best starting points. Choose a format-specific page like MP3 to Text or Video to Text if you already know your file type.

Do I need to install software?

No. Every tool on this page runs in your browser. Upload a file online and transcribe without downloading desktop software.

Which formats are supported?

VoiceScribe AI accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, WEBM, AAC, FLAC and other common audio and video formats across the tools listed above.

Can I transcribe Zoom recordings?

Yes. Download your Zoom recording and use the Zoom Recording Transcription page to upload MP4, M4A or WAV files.

Is there an Otter.ai alternative?

Yes. VoiceScribe AI supports long uploaded audio and video, multilingual transcription, speaker labels and subtitle exports. See the Otter.ai alternative comparison for details.

Open your transcription dashboard

Free monthly minutes. Upload files, review transcripts and export to TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT or PDF.

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