Microsoft Teams transcription
Transcribe Microsoft Teams recordings to text.
Upload a Microsoft Teams meeting recording from OneDrive or Stream and get editable text with speaker labels and timestamps. No meeting bot required.
- Free to try
- Speaker labels
- Timestamps
- No signup
Upload your Microsoft Teams recording
Teams meeting recordings from OneDrive or Stream, MP3, M4A, MP4, or WAV exports work. Free to try on this page.
- Free to try
- No signup
- Speaker labels
How to convert with File Transcribe
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Export from Microsoft Teams
Teams meeting recordings from OneDrive or Stream. Check your org's recording policy and get participant consent where required.
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Upload and transcribe
Drop the file here, enable speaker labels for multi-person calls. Get formatted text in minutes.
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Edit and export
Proofread names and terms, then export TXT or sign in for subtitles and library storage.
Why transcribe to text?
Transcribing Microsoft Teams recordings turns spoken decisions into searchable text. Teams use transcripts for meeting notes, compliance archives, onboarding, and content repurposing, without re-watching hour-long calls. A text version also improves accessibility for teammates who prefer reading or need captions for shared clips.
What is this converter?
A microsoft teams transcription tool converts speech from your exported recordings into editable text with timestamps. File Transcribe is upload-first: you bring Teams meeting recordings from OneDrive or Stream, we return a draft you can proofread, export as TXT or subtitles, and save to your library after sign-in. No bot joins your live calls.
Overview
Teams often stores the recording in OneDrive or Stream before you can download it. Upload that MP4 here for a Teams meeting transcript with timestamps, free to try without signup. Full steps: [Microsoft Teams recording to transcript](/blog/microsoft-teams-recording-to-transcript-2026). Team-wide picks: [best transcription software for teams](/blog/best-transcription-software-for-teams-2026). Prefer no bot in the call: [best bot-free meeting transcription](/blog/best-bot-free-meeting-transcription-2026).
Platforms
When to use this
Exported Microsoft Teams calls
Download or export your Microsoft Teams recording, then upload here for a fast first draft. Speaker labels help you see who said what without re-watching the full session.
Meeting notes without a bot
File Transcribe never joins your calls. You record with consent, export the file, and upload when you're ready, ideal for privacy-conscious teams.
Searchable archive
Sign in to save Microsoft Teams transcripts in your dashboard and search across past recordings. Find decisions, quotes, and action items in seconds.
Subtitle and doc export
Export TXT for docs and wikis, or SRT/VTT for captions after sign-in. Fix names and terms in the editor before sharing.
Why use File Transcribe
AI transcription with an editor built for proofreading, Meeting notes · Compliance archives · Clip captions · Searchable library.
Upload-first workflow
Built for Microsoft Teams files you already have, not a calendar bot. Drop the export and transcribe in minutes.
Speaker labels
Separate voices in multi-participant recordings. Rename speakers in the editor for clearer notes.
Timestamp navigation
Every line links to a moment in the audio. Verify quotes and action items without scrubbing.
Free guest try
Transcribe on this page without an account. Guest files auto-delete after 24 hours.
150+ languages supported
Transcribe multilingual calls and global team meetings. Pick the spoken language before upload for cleaner first drafts.
Built-in editor
Fix names, acronyms, and numbers in a focused editor synced to playback, faster than editing in a generic doc.
Use cases
Who this helps
- Meetings →
Turn call recordings into searchable notes without a meeting bot.
- Journalists →
Pull quotes fast from interviews with line-level timestamps.
- Researchers →
Code and search qualitative interviews without re-listening.
- Training →
Archive workshops and onboarding sessions as editable text.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I transcribe a Microsoft Teams recording?
Export or download your Microsoft Teams recording as audio or video, then upload MP3, M4A, MP4, or WAV on this page. You'll get editable text with timestamps, no account required for your first tries.
Does File Transcribe join my Microsoft Teams calls?
No. This is upload-first, we never join live calls or access your calendar. You bring the exported file.
What file formats work from Microsoft Teams?
Most common exports: MP3, M4A, MP4, MOV, and WAV. If your export is video, we transcribe the audio track.
Can I get speaker labels?
Yes. Enable speaker detection when transcribing multi-participant recordings, then review and rename labels in the editor.
Is it free to transcribe?
Yes to try, guest daily limits apply. Sign in free for a saved library, SRT/VTT export, and higher limits on paid plans.
How do I transcribe a Microsoft Teams recording?
Open the meeting recording in OneDrive, Stream, or the Teams chat, download the MP4, then upload it on this page. Step-by-step: Microsoft Teams recording to transcript.
Where does Teams save meeting recordings?
Usually OneDrive for the organizer, or Stream depending on your tenant settings. Check the meeting chat for the recording link after the call ends.
Can I transcribe Teams without a meeting bot?
Yes. Record in Teams (with consent), download the file, and upload here. No third-party bot joins the call. Roundup: best bot-free meeting transcription.
Does Teams built-in transcription replace this?
Teams can show live captions and sometimes a transcript on eligible plans, but export quality and editor depth vary by admin settings. Uploading the recording here gives you a segment editor and SRT/VTT export.
Is Microsoft Teams transcription free to try here?
Yes within guest limits. Free accounts unlock SRT and VTT after signup.
Transcribe your Microsoft Teams recording
Upload Teams meeting recordings from OneDrive or Stream free, editable text in minutes, no signup required.