TextFromAudio is a browser-based speech-to-text converter that turns audio and video files into editable transcripts in roughly 99 languages, with a free mode that requires no account and imposes no limits on file length or file count.
What is TextFromAudio?
TextFromAudio takes an audio or video file — MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, MP4, MOV or WebM — and returns the spoken words as an editable transcript in a text editor on the page. In free mode the speech model runs locally in the browser, so the file is never uploaded, and the transcript can be copied or exported as TXT, PDF, Word, SRT or VTT. It runs in any modern desktop or mobile browser with nothing to install, and offers a paid Pro tier that processes files on the vendor's servers with a stronger model.
What makes TextFromAudio stand out?
- No caps in the free tier — no limit on file length, number of files, or number of languages, and no watermark on the output.
- On-device transcription — the Whisper-style speech model downloads to the browser on first use, is cached there, and the audio never leaves the user's machine in free mode.
- Automatic language detection — about 99 languages are recognised without manually picking one, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic and Hindi.
- Subtitle-ready exports — transcripts download as SRT or VTT for captions, alongside TXT, PDF and Word.
- Video support — MP4, MOV and WebM files are accepted; the audio track is transcribed exactly as with an MP3.
- In-page editing — the transcript appears in an editor so names, numbers and technical terms can be corrected before export.
- Pro translation — Pro can translate a finished transcript into another language with AI.
- File-type shortcuts — dedicated pages for MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG and voice memo conversion.
How does TextFromAudio work?
- Drop an audio or video file onto the upload box, or click to pick one from the device.
- Press Transcribe; the speech model downloads to the browser the first time and is saved for later runs, then the text appears in the editor.
- Fix anything that looks wrong, then copy the text or download it as TXT, PDF, Word, SRT or VTT.
Who should use TextFromAudio?
- Students and note takers — record a lecture, transcribe it, then search, highlight and study from the text instead of rewriting notes by hand.
- Podcasters and video creators — turn an existing episode into show notes, blog posts, social quotes, and an SRT caption file for the same video.
- Journalists, researchers and meeting owners — transcribe an interview or call and pull quotes and decisions without replaying the whole recording.
- Voice-note users — convert phone voice memos and short personal recordings into text later instead of typing ideas out.
What can you do with TextFromAudio?
- Caption a video: export the transcript as SRT or VTT and attach it to the same MP4, MOV or WebM file as subtitles.
- Repurpose a podcast: copy the finished transcript into show notes, a blog draft or social quotes in one click.
- Search an interview: get the conversation into editable text so a specific quote or decision can be found by keyword rather than by scrubbing audio.
- Cross a language gap: in Pro, translate a transcript into another language rather than working through a recording in a language you do not speak.
Free and Pro
Free mode is unlimited in length, files and languages, runs the model on the user's own device, and keeps the file off any server; it uses lighter speech models, so it is slower and less accurate than Pro and long recordings take longer. Pro runs a stronger model on the vendor's servers for speed and accuracy and deletes the uploaded file automatically once processed.
FAQ
Is TextFromAudio really free?
Yes. The free mode has no cap on file length, number of files or languages, requires no sign-up and adds no watermark. The trade-off is that free mode uses lighter speech models, so it is a bit slower and less accurate than Pro, and very long files process faster on a computer than on a phone.
Is my audio uploaded anywhere?
Not in free mode: the speech model runs inside the browser on the user's own device, downloading once on first use and staying cached for faster later runs. In Pro the file is processed on the vendor's servers and deleted automatically as soon as processing finishes.
How accurate is the transcript?
Accuracy depends on the recording. A clear voice with little background noise gives the best result, while names, numbers and technical terms are the usual mistakes. Accuracy is highest for widely spoken languages and lower for rare ones, especially with the smaller free models.
Which formats and languages are supported?
Audio in MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC and AAC; video in MP4, MOV and WebM, with the audio track transcribed. About 99 languages are detected automatically, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic and Hindi.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any modern desktop or mobile browser with no account and no software install. The only download is the speech model itself, which the browser caches on first transcription.
