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Convert MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, and voice recordings into editable text with no account or per-minute fee.
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MULTILINGUAL SPEECH TO TEXT
Transcribe 99 supported languages
Choose from the complete Whisper language list or let the tool detect the spoken language automatically. Support includes English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese, and many more.
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This tool uses the open-source Whisper speech recognition model to transcribe audio and video locally. LocalScribe is not affiliated with OpenAI. Learn about Whisper transcription →
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HOW IT WORKSGet an editable transcript in three simple steps.
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Select the spoken language or use automatic detection, then follow the progress on screen.
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AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION
From voice recording to useful text in three steps
Choose an audio file, select its language, and start transcription. Correct the result in the editor before downloading it.
Voice recording to text
Turn memos, interviews, and phone recordings into text that is easy to search.
Recorded meeting notes
Create a written record from calls and discussions without paying by the minute.
Podcast transcripts
Repurpose spoken episodes into show notes, quotations, articles, and accessible text.
Multilingual audio transcription
Detect the language automatically or select it for more predictable results.
Popular uses and formatsMP3 transcriptionWAV transcriptionM4A transcriptionOGG transcriptionVoice memo to text
Transcribe audio without uploading it
Your selected recording and completed transcript stay on your device. The transcription tool does not upload them to our servers.
Audio-to-text questions
How can I transcribe audio to text for free?
Choose an audio file above, select the language or automatic detection, and start transcription. You can edit and download the result without creating an account.
Is there a daily transcription limit?
There is no account quota or per-minute charge. Practical limits depend on available device memory, battery, browser support, and processing time.
Can I transcribe WhatsApp audio?
If you save or export a WhatsApp voice message as a local audio file in a format your browser supports, you can select that file for transcription.
Can it transcribe Arabic or Hindi audio?
Yes. Arabic and Hindi are available in the language selector, along with many other languages.