MP3 to text
Convert MP3 audio to text
Upload an MP3 recording and extract its spoken English into a downloadable transcript. Keep the plain text or use the word timing to create subtitle files.
How it works
- Choose a supported MP3 file.
- Run English speech recognition on the audio.
- Review the result and download TXT, SRT, or WebVTT.
After transcription, download plain text, SRT subtitles, or WebVTT captions from the same result.
Best fit
Use this page when the source is specifically an MP3: voice notes, interview exports, podcast excerpts, lectures, narration takes, or compressed field recordings.
Uploads use private temporary storage and are deleted after processing. Signed-in users receive a private saved transcript plus TXT, SRT, and VTT copies; signed-out results stay only in the current tab. Review the privacy policy before using sensitive material.
What to expect from this conversion
MP3 input
Both spoken-word and mixed-audio MP3 files can be submitted, but loud music, compression artifacts, and distant voices can reduce recognition quality.
Transcript output
The result can be reviewed in the browser and can be copied or downloaded as TXT. Timed words also support SRT and WebVTT export.
Temporary processing
The file uses private temporary storage and is deleted after processing. Signed-in users can keep private transcript and subtitle copies in their workspace; signed-out results stay in the current tab.
Frequently asked questions
Which MP3 files work best?
Clear spoken-word files with limited music, noise, and speaker overlap produce the most useful draft.
Can I turn an MP3 into subtitles?
Yes. After transcription, download the timed result as an SRT or WebVTT caption file.
Will SceneDub identify every speaker?
The current result focuses on transcript text and word timing. Review speaker changes manually before using it as a publishable transcript.
Do I need to install an MP3 converter?
No. Upload, transcription, review, and download happen through the browser workflow.
More transcript pages
What does Audio transcriber do?
SceneDub converts English speech in an uploaded audio or video file into a transcript. Download TXT for notes, SRT for subtitle editors, or VTT for web players. Speech recognition creates a draft: check names, numbers, and unclear passages against the recording before sharing.
- Input
- English speech in MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, OGG, or WebM
- Output
- Editable transcript, TXT, SRT, and WebVTT
- Processing
- Cloud speech recognition; private temporary media upload
A practical workflow
- Choose the original recording with the clearest speech.
- Run transcription and compare the draft against the audio.
- Download the format your next step needs; signed-in results also appear in Saved.
Capability notes updated . Editorial methodology
One recording, three useful exports
Input / starting point
Spoken audio: Welcome to the recording.Output / result
TXT: readable notes
SRT: numbered subtitle cues
VTT: a web caption trackThis illustrates the export choices, not a promised recognition result. Downloaded subtitles contain timestamps; plain text does not.
Best for
- Voice actors reviewing practice takes
- Creators converting short videos to text
- Students turning lecture clips into notes
- Editors extracting dialogue from short files
Key features
- Unlimited free transcription subject to fair use
- Audio and video upload
- English speech-to-text
- Word timing data
- Transcript preview
- TXT, SRT, and VTT download
- Private workspace saving after sign-in
Limits to know
- Designed for English audio and video
- Transcription accuracy depends on speech clarity, background noise, and speaker overlap
- Uploads are processed by the transcription provider instead of staying fully local
- Long recordings may require a dedicated transcription workflow
Practical guides
Need sample files? The free creator kit includes caption templates, transcript examples, and original voice-practice scripts.
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Format and platform references
Frequently asked questions
What files can I transcribe?
The tool accepts common audio formats and MP4 or WebM video files.
Is the audio transcriber free?
Yes. Unlimited free transcription has no daily generation count or sign-in requirement. A 100-hour daily fair-use limit per account or network, file limits, and service availability safeguards apply.
Do I need an account?
No. Transcribe and download as often as you need within fair use. Google sign-in is optional for private TXT, SRT, and VTT saving.
Can I download the transcript?
Yes. Copy the result or download it as a plain text file.