Try the free MP3 to text converter
Turning an MP3 recording into text is useful for podcasts, interviews, lectures, voice notes and meeting recordings. You do not need expensive software: a browser and a few minutes are enough.
Open the MP3 to text converter and choose a file from your device. If the file is larger than 4 MB, reduce the bitrate with any audio editor or an online compressor, then upload the smaller version.
Select the language used in the recording. If you are unsure, leave the setting on auto-detect. A correct language setting usually improves accuracy and speed.
When the transcript appears, use the copy button to paste it into a document, or download an SRT file if you need subtitles with timestamps. Always proofread names, numbers and technical terms.
Free and no signup. Three conversions per visitor per day, up to 4 MB each.
Convert an MP3 nowThe tool works on desktop and mobile browsers. On a phone, you can pick a recording from the Files app or your voice recorder. Mobile networks can be slow, so a smaller file uploads faster. If the upload fails, check the file size first.
Compress the audio to a lower bitrate. A 10-minute MP3 at 64 kbps is usually under 5 MB; at 32 kbps it is around 2.4 MB.
The recording may contain only silence, music or noise. Try a file with clear speech, or choose the correct language manually.
Background noise and overlapping voices are the most common causes. Re-record in a quieter environment if accuracy matters.
The limit is 4 MB per file, roughly 4 to 10 minutes depending on the bitrate.
No. The converter runs in your browser and on our server; there is nothing to install and no account is required.
Yes. When timestamps are available, the result includes a Download .srt button.
Speech recognition struggles with noise, overlapping speakers, strong accents and unusual names. Review the text before publishing.