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Upload audio or video, get an editable transcript with speaker labels and timestamps, then export when it's ready — all in one focused workspace.
Start here, then choose device upload, link import, or cloud options in the upload window.
Not a meeting bot or a bloated video editor — a focused workspace to go from file to finished transcript.
Turn lectures and study recordings into searchable notes you can skim and quote.
Repurpose podcast and video recordings into captions, blogs, and show notes.
Transcribe interviews faster and pull accurate quotes without re-listening.
Capture client calls and meetings as text you can edit, search, and deliver.
How it works
Three steps — no learning curve, no clutter. Just the path from recording to usable text.
Audio or video from your device — MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and more.
Fast speech-to-text with speaker labels, timestamps, and smart formatting.
Fix names, copy quotes, download TXT — or SRT and VTT on a free account.
Why File Transcribe
Not a bloated editor or a generic AI chatbot — just what you need to turn a recording into text you can ship.
See who said what — built for interviews, podcasts, and multi-voice recordings.
Jump to any moment from the transcript.
Transcribe on the homepage before you create an account.
Guest uploads auto-delete after 24 hours. Your library stays yours when signed in.
TXT for everyone. SRT, VTT, and more when you need subtitles or deliverables.
From the field
“I drop interview audio and have searchable quotes in minutes. No more scrubbing through two-hour recordings.”
Emily R.
Podcast producer
“Lecture recordings become notes I can actually study from. Upload, transcribe, copy the parts I need.”
David P.
Grad student
“Clean transcript, speaker tags, export — exactly what I need after a field interview. Nothing extra.”
Rachel K.
Freelance journalist
Supported formats
Zoom exports, phone memos, podcast masters, or camera footage — up to 50 mb per upload.
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FAQ
Yes. You can upload and transcribe without an account. Guest users get 3 transcriptions per day (up to 45 minutes of audio), 30 minutes per file, and 50 mb max file size. Create a free account for saved transcripts, SRT/VTT export, and higher limits.
Common audio formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC) and video formats (MP4, MOV, WEBM, and more). Uploads can be up to 50 MB per file.
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.
50+ languages with auto-detect and multilingual code-switching. Select a language in the upload options or let the system detect it automatically.
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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