Audio to Text, Turn Recordings into Transcripts
Upload a recording or audio file and let AI transcribe the speech into text. Works in your browser with no software to install. MP3, WAV, M4A — meetings, lectures and interviews all convert quickly.
Audio to Text Tool
Sign in to start converting
Click or drag to upload a recording or audio file
Supports MP3 / WAV / M4A / AAC / FLAC and other common formats, up to 100MB per file. You can also paste with Ctrl+V
How to convert audio to text? Three steps
No transcription software needed — everything happens in your browser
Upload a recording
Click or drag to upload an audio file, up to 100MB
Auto transcription
AI recognizes the speech and turns it into paragraphs
Copy or download
Once done, copy the full text or download a txt file
Why choose dousnap Audio to Text
One webpage for audio transcription — fast, accurate, time-saving
Cloud-based online tool
The audio to text tool runs in your browser — nothing to install.
Meeting minutes helper
Turn meeting recordings into text and quickly organize minutes and action items.
All common formats
Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC and more. Phone recordings upload directly.
High accuracy
AI speech recognition adds punctuation and paragraphs automatically for clean Chinese and English transcripts.
Copy and download
Copy the transcript in one click or download it as a txt file for archiving and editing.
Private and safe
Uploaded recordings are used only for this transcription and never shown to others.
Typical use cases for audio to text
Meetings, interviews, lectures — every recording becomes text fast
Meeting minutes
Turn an hour-long meeting recording into a transcript in minutes.
Interview notes
Transcribe interviews to quickly pull out quotes and key points without relistening.
Lecture notes
Turn class and lecture recordings into searchable transcripts for revision.
Podcast to text
Transcribe podcast episodes for subtitles, posts and archiving.
Audio to Text FAQ
Answers to common questions about converting audio to text
How do I convert a recording to text?
Sign in, click the upload area to choose a recording file (or drag it in), then click Convert to Text. Within moments you can copy or download the transcript, all online.
Is audio to text free?
After signing up you can convert right away. The quota is counted by audio duration; upgrade for more duration if you transcribe often.
Which software should I use to transcribe recordings?
No software needed — dousnap's online audio to text tool works in your browser. Upload the recording, get the text, and download it as txt.
Is MP3 supported? What is the size limit?
MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, FLAC and other common formats are supported, up to 100MB per file. Phone recordings upload directly.
Can meeting recordings become meeting minutes directly?
Yes. The transcript is output in paragraphs and can serve as the first draft of your minutes; refine key points and action items as needed.
How accurate is the transcription?
Standard Mandarin and clear English recordings are highly accurate, with automatic punctuation and paragraphs. Heavy accents or noisy recordings may need light proofreading.
What if the transcription fails or returns no text?
It may be caused by no speech in the recording, a corrupted file, or network issues. Try another file or retry later; contact support if it keeps failing.
Turn meeting recordings into text in minutes
Upload audio, convert to text in one click
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