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Convert MP3 to Text Online
Upload an MP3 recording and turn its speech into an editable, searchable transcript with timestamps, speaker labels and practical export options.
- Editable transcript
- Timestamped segments
- Text and subtitle exports
- 99+ Languages
- Speaker Labels
- 5 Export Formats
- Translation
- AI Summary
How to convert MP3 to text online
Go from an MP3 file to corrected, exportable text in three clear steps.
Upload your MP3
Choose or drop the .mp3 recording you want to convert. The tool rejects other file types to keep the input clear.
Generate timestamped text
ScribeTo creates a transcription task and opens the result in a workspace connected to the recording timeline.
Correct and export
Review names and unclear phrases, then choose a reading-text or subtitle format for the next step.
What an MP3 transcript includes
The result is more than a block of text: it stays searchable, timed, organized by speaker and ready for correction.
Clickable timestamps
Move from a transcript segment back to the matching moment in the audio.
Speaker labels
Keep distinguishable voices organized and rename labels during review.
Editable review
Correct names, numbers and specialist terms before copying or exporting the transcript.
Choose an MP3 transcript export for what happens next
The same reviewed transcript can serve reading, writing and timed-caption workflows.
TXT
Best for
Reading and copy-paste
Use TXT for a simple transcript that opens in almost any writing tool.
MD
Best for
Notes and writing drafts
Use Markdown when headings and lightweight formatting belong in the next draft.
SRT
Best for
Subtitle editors and players
Use SRT when you need numbered subtitle cues for a compatible editor or player.
VTT
Best for
Web caption workflows
Use VTT for timestamped cues intended for compatible web-video workflows.
MP3 transcription for interviews, lectures, podcasts and voice memos
Choose the workflow that matches the recording you already have and the text you need next.
What happens to the MP3 you upload
Voice memos, interviews and meeting audio are the recordings people hesitate over. Here is where the file goes, how it travels and how to remove it.
Read the full privacy policyWhere it is stored
Your MP3 and the transcript generated from it are stored in AWS, so you can reopen the task in your workspace instead of uploading the recording a second time.
How it travels
Uploads and downloads use encrypted transport, and the storage bucket sits behind access controls and server-side credentials. Transcription runs through configured speech providers, which receive only the data needed for the task.
How to remove it
Delete the transcription task yourself in your workspace at any time, or email support@scribeto.ai to request deletion of account data. The .mp3 on your own device is never edited or overwritten.
Pay for the MP3 transcription time you need
Use the included allowance for short files, a subscription for regular recordings or a minute pack for an occasional archive.
Free
Great for trying the whole workflow once.
$0
No credit card required
Get started- 10 transcription minutes per month
- 2 link transcriptions per month
- 3 AI actions — summary, outline, Q&A, translation
- Unlimited uploads and live recording
- Speaker labels and clickable timestamps
- Transcription in 99+ languages
- Export TXT, Markdown, SRT, VTT, JSON
- Editable subtitle tracks, SRT and VTT
Plus
For regular transcription work, week to week.
$19.99 / month
$219.90 / year if billed yearly
Subscribe now- 450 transcription minutes per month
- 20 link transcriptions per month
- 30 AI actions — summary, outline, Q&A, translation
- Unlimited uploads and live recording
- Speaker labels and clickable timestamps
- Mixed-language transcription
- Transcription in 99+ languages
- Export TXT, Markdown, SRT, VTT, JSON
- Editable subtitle tracks, SRT and VTT
Pro
For high-volume archives, teams and agencies.
$59.99 / month
$679.90 / year if billed yearly
Subscribe now- 1400 transcription minutes per month
- 60 link transcriptions per month
- 100 AI actions — summary, outline, Q&A, translation
- Unlimited uploads and live recording
- Speaker labels and clickable timestamps
- Mixed-language transcription
- Transcription in 99+ languages
- Export TXT, Markdown, SRT, VTT, JSON
- Editable subtitle tracks, SRT and VTT
MP3 to text questions
Answers about file validation, size limits, timestamps, transcript editing, recording quality, exports, cost and privacy.
How do I convert an MP3 to text?
Upload the .mp3 file above, start the transcription task, then review and correct the timestamped result in the transcript workspace before exporting it.
Does this MP3 to text tool accept other audio formats?
This page intentionally accepts MP3 files only. Use the Audio to Text page for WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG and other supported audio formats.
Can I convert MP3 to TXT?
Yes. After reviewing the transcription, choose TXT for a plain-text version that can be opened in common editors.
Can I convert MP3 to SRT or VTT?
Yes. SRT and VTT exports preserve timed cues for compatible subtitle and web-caption workflows.
Will a compressed MP3 produce usable text?
It can, but the result depends on the speech captured in the file. Heavy compression, clipping, noise and overlapping voices can increase the amount of correction required.
Can I edit the MP3 transcript?
Yes. The transcript opens in an editable workspace where you can correct names, wording and speaker information before export.
Does the MP3 transcript have timestamps?
Yes. Transcript segments contain timing information that links the text to moments in the recording and supports timed exports.
How should I prepare an MP3 for transcription?
Use the clearest available export, keep speech above background noise, avoid clipping, and check that the full recording plays before uploading.
Does ScribeTo overwrite my MP3?
No. The uploaded file is used to create a transcription task; the original MP3 on your device is not edited or overwritten.
Is this MP3 to text converter free?
A free account includes 10 transcription minutes every month with no card required, which covers a short voice memo or lecture excerpt. Longer MP3 archives run on a subscription or a minute pack, and you are charged for the audio duration you actually transcribe.
Do I need an account to transcribe an MP3?
Yes. Sign in before you upload so the MP3 transcription task, its editable transcript and its exports are saved to your workspace and can be reopened later.
What is the MP3 file size limit?
One .mp3 file per transcription, up to 50 MB. A longer recording can be re-exported at a lower bitrate or split into parts before uploading.
Is the MP3 I upload private?
Your MP3 and its transcript are stored in AWS behind access controls and server-side credentials, and they travel over encrypted connections. You can delete the task in your workspace at any time. See "What happens to the MP3 you upload" above and the privacy policy for the full picture.
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Turn the MP3 on your device into editable text
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