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MP3 to Text

Convert MP3 to text, free and unlimited

Drop in an MP3 — a podcast clip, voice note, lecture recording, or dictation file — and get back an editable, timestamped transcript. The audio is transcribed entirely on your device, so the MP3 itself is never uploaded anywhere.

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Where MP3-to-text actually gets used

Podcast clips and episodes

Get a text version of a podcast segment to quote, search, or turn into show notes without relistening to find the part you need.

Voice notes exported as MP3

Plenty of recording apps export to MP3 by default — drop the file in and get a transcript instead of replaying it.

Old lecture or class recordings

Turn a downloaded lecture MP3 into searchable, highlightable notes you can study from instead of scrubbing through audio.

Dictation files

If you dictate notes, memos, or drafts to your phone and export as MP3, convert the whole batch to text in one pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

MP3-specific questions about converting to text

Does this work with MP3 specifically, or only other formats?
MP3 is directly supported, along with WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, and most other common audio formats — you don't need to convert anything first.
Is there a file size or length limit on MP3s?
No artificial limit. A short voice note or a multi-hour MP3 both work; longer files just take more time and memory, depending on your device.
Will it still work with a low-quality or noisy MP3?
Yes, though accuracy depends on audio quality like any speech recognition. Heavily compressed, low-bitrate MP3s or very noisy recordings may produce more errors — the transcript stays fully editable so you can fix anything misheard.
Can I get timestamps, not just plain text?
Yes. Every transcript includes word-level timestamps, which you can view inline, export as SRT/VTT subtitles, or use to jump to any point in the audio.
Is my MP3 file uploaded anywhere?
No. The MP3 is read and transcribed entirely in your browser using a local AI model — the file itself never leaves your device.
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