Convert MP3 to Text Online: Free & Accurate
Convert MP3 audio files to text quickly and accurately
- 99%
- Accuracy
- 99+
- Languages
- Anytime
- Cancel, no contract
- Free
- 10 min to start
Why use MP3 to Text?
MP3 Optimized
Optimized for MP3 files of any bitrate and quality. Handles compressed audio without losing accuracy.
Speaker Labels
Automatically detects and labels different speakers. Perfect for podcasts and interviews.
Timestamps
Get precise timestamps for every sentence so you can navigate long recordings easily.
Multiple Exports
Download as TXT for reading, SRT for subtitles, or VTT for web video players.
How it works
Upload Your MP3
Drag and drop your MP3 file or click to browse your files.
AI Processes It
Our AI engine analyzes the audio, detects speakers, and generates an accurate transcript.
Download Your Text
Review the transcript and export it in TXT, SRT, or VTT format.
MP3 to Text vs typing it out by hand
Why upload-and-go beats manual transcription every time.
| Capability | CATT | Manual transcription |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first draft | Minutes per file | 8 to 10 hours per audio hour |
| Accuracy | 99% on clean audio | Depends on the typist |
| Speaker labels | Automatic | Tagged by hand |
| Languages | 99+ supported | Whatever you speak |
| Exports | TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT | Whatever you build by hand |
| Cost | Free for the first 10 minutes | Your time, every time |
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Simple pricing
10 free minutes to start, no card needed. Paid plans start at $9.99.
Free
- 10 free minutes to start (one time, up to 3 files a day)
- Speaker detection
- Full transcripts you can copy anytime
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Frequently asked questions
All MP3 bitrates from 64kbps to 320kbps are supported. Higher bitrate files produce more accurate transcriptions.
Absolutely. Our AI detects multiple speakers and labels them, making it ideal for podcasts and interviews.
Free transcriptions cover the first 10 minutes of any file. Create a free account to keep going.
Yes. Our Audio to Text tool supports WAV, M4A, FLAC, AAC, OGG, and more.