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Who it is forFrom lecture notes to publish-ready captions
A focused path from file to finished transcript for students, creators, journalists, and teams who ship from recordings.
Students
Turn lectures and study recordings into searchable notes you can skim and quote.
Creators
Repurpose podcast and video recordings into captions, blogs, and show notes.
Journalists
Transcribe interviews faster and pull accurate quotes without re-listening.
Healthcare
Convert clinical dictation into draft documentation you can review and export.
Why File TranscribeFocused tools for real transcripts
Not a bloated editor or a generic AI chatbot, just what you need to turn a recording into text you can ship.
Speakers
Speaker labels
See who said what, built for interviews, podcasts, and multi-voice recordings.
Timeline
Timestamps
Jump to any moment from the transcript.
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Transcribe on the homepage before you create an account.
Privacy
Private by default
Guest uploads auto-delete after 24 hours. Your library stays yours when signed in.
How it worksFile in. Finished transcript out.
Three steps, no learning curve, no clutter. Just the path from recording to usable text.
PricingSimple, transparent pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need longer files, captions, or higher daily limits.
Free
$0/forever
5 transcriptions per day- Up to 30 minutes per file
- Library, TXT export, search
- Speaker labels & timestamps
Pro
$19/month
- Higher daily limits
- Longer recordings
- SRT / VTT captions
- AI summaries & translate
Plus
$49/month
- Everything in Pro
- Team seats & higher volume
- Longer retention
- Priority support
Formats & limitsBring the file you already have
Zoom exports, phone memos, podcast masters, or camera footage. Guest tryouts and free accounts for longer files.
No account
Guest- 2 transcriptions per day
- Up to 10 minutes per file
- Auto-delete after 24 hours
Free account
Save & search- 5 transcriptions per day
- Up to 30 minutes per file
- Library, TXT export, search
- SRT / VTT captions on Pro
From the fieldTrusted by creators & journalists
Real workflows: interviews, lectures, podcasts, and client deliverables.
I used to scrub a two-hour interview just to pull three quotes. Now I upload the WAV, search the transcript, and I'm done before lunch.
Nadia Brooks
I record every lecture on my phone. Dropping those files here is the only reason I have notes I can actually study from.
Jordan Hale
Field interviews are messy. Speaker labels + timestamps mean I can find the exact line without listening twice.
Lena Ortiz
After client calls I export the Zoom audio, run it through File Transcribe, and send a clean transcript the same afternoon.
Chris Okonkwo
Captions used to eat a whole evening. With speakers and timestamps I cut SRT edits roughly in half for my YouTube uploads.
Maya Chen
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Practical transcription workflows for creators, students, and teams.
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Read more FAQQuick answers
Is File Transcribe really free?
Yes. You can upload and transcribe without an account. Guest users get 2 transcriptions per day (up to 15 minutes of audio), 10 minutes per file, and up to 100 MB per upload. Create a free account for saved transcripts, SRT/VTT export, and higher limits.
What file formats are supported?
Common audio formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC) and video formats (MP4, MOV, WEBM, and more). Guest uploads can be up to 100 MB; paid plans allow larger files.
How accurate is the transcription?
Accuracy depends on audio quality, accents, and background noise. Clear speech typically produces strong results. Always review and edit the transcript before publishing or sharing.
How many languages are supported?
50+ languages with auto-detect and multilingual code-switching. Select a language in the upload options or let the system detect it automatically.
Do I need to create an account?
No. The homepage works without sign-in. An account lets you save transcripts, search your library, export SRT/VTT, and transcribe longer files.
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