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HappyScribe is your partner for transcribing any language from audio to text.
Audio to text converter
Transcribe audio to text with our AI transcription tool. 120+ languages and accents and 60+ formats. Start for free in a few clicks.
Trusted by 6m+ users and 41,000+ teams of all sizes
Why choose HappyScribe?
Secure and confidential
Your audio transcripts are safeguarded with industry-leading security measures to ensure confidentiality and data protection.
Transcribe audio to text in 3 steps
1. Upload your file to HappyScribe
Import audio from anywhere, like local files, Google Drive, YouTube, and Dropbox, and start with 10 minutes of free transcription.
2. Choose the language and transcription method
Our audio to text converter offers lightning-fast AI transcription with up to 96% accuracy, or opt for our human transcription service for 99% accuracy.
3. Proofread and export the transcript
Use our transcription editor to proofread and finalize your transcript, then export it in your preferred format.
Accuracy that speaks for itself
96% accuracy from the get-go
It’s super easy to use — no tech skills needed. Just upload your audio, click ‘Convert audio to text,’ and you’ll get a clear, accurate transcript in just minutes.
Built for teams
Workspaces for collaboration
Create dedicated spaces to securely share your files with your team, making collaboration on audio transcripts super efficient.
Transcripts at the speed of AI
Instant audio transcripts
Convert your audio files into text in minutes, no matter its length. Our free tool delivers fast, accurate results right in your browser.
Convert audio to text with HappyScribe
Leading in accuracy
Our tool allows you to quickly convert audio to text with up to 96% accuracy.
Try for freeDedicated transcription editor
Listen, transcribe, edit and export in real-time directly from your dashboard.
Try our editorExpert proofreading
For the highest accuracy, transcribe your audio to text with the help of our expert linguists.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
What are the advantages of converting audio to text?
There are numerous advantages to transcribe audio to text. When you transcribe audio, you make your content more accessible for the Deaf, hard of hearing, and non-native language speakers. Transcribing audio to text can improve SEO because Google can't index audio.
Can I convert audio to text for free with HappyScribe?
Yes! We offer a free trial for new users – your first 10 minutes of AI transcription are completely free. No credit card and no purchase necessary. This lets you experience our quality and speed first-hand. (If you need to transcribe more, you can upgrade to a paid plan or pay-as-you-go for longer audio – but there’s no obligation.)
How accurate are the transcripts?
Our Automatic Transcription (AI) is extremely accurate for clear audio, with around 90% accuracy or higher for the most common languages. When you need near-perfect text, we provide Human Transcription by professional transcribers, which leads to ~99% accuracy. You have the flexibility to choose: speed with AI or supreme accuracy with a human touch. Either way, you’ll get a high-quality transcript, and you can always edit minor errors using our editor.
What are the main ways to convert audio to text?
There are three main methods to do so; doing it yourself (DIY), using an automatic transcription software, or using a human transcription service. HappyScribe offers all three options. Manually converting your file to text is the free method, but also extremely time-consuming. Our automatic transcription software uses the state-of-the-art speech recognition technology to transcribe your audio in a few minutes with 85% accuracy. Our human transcription service provides the highest accuracy rate and delivers in 24 hours.
How fast will I get my transcript?
For AI transcriptions, you’ll often see your transcript start appearing within seconds of upload, and completion times usually range from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on audio length. Human transcriptions take longer since they’re done by real people – typically a few hours for short files up to 24 hours for longer ones – but we strive to deliver as quickly as possible without compromising accuracy.
What is the difference between transcription and translation?
Transcription involves converting audio to text. Transcribing audio to text involves taking an audio file and converting it to a text document verbatim and in the same language that the original speaker used. The best audio to text conversion can take an audio file in Spanish and convert it into a Spanish text file. On the other hand, translation is the process of taking a piece of audio or written text and converting it into another language. For example, if you have a text document in English but want it converted to French, that is translation.
What audio file formats can I upload?
HappyScribe supports a broad range – over 45 file formats. You can upload common audio formats like MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, WMA, OGG, and AIFF, as well as video formats (MP4, MOV, AVI, etc.) if you need to transcribe the audio from a video. In short, if you have a media file that contains spoken audio, we can likely convert it to text. No need to convert your files beforehand – just upload and go!
Is my data secure with HappyScribe?
Absolutely. We take data privacy seriously. All uploads are sent over secure SSL connections and are stored in an encrypted format. Only you (and authorized transcribers, if you use the human service) can access your files. HappyScribe is compliant with GDPR and SOC 2 Type 2 data protection standards, so you can use our service with confidence that your files remain confidential.
What makes HappyScribe different from other audio to text tools?
We offer both AI and human audio to text transcription in one platform, giving you control over speed vs. accuracy. Our interface is intuitive and packed with features like an online editor, speaker identification, timestamps, Ask AI and direct export to multiple formats (including subtitle files). We also support an extraordinary range of languages – more than many other services. Plus, our transparent pricing and free trial make us accessible to everyone from students to businesses.
“The accuracy of HappyScribe's automatic transcription is why we opted to use them for our show's master interviews to help with the editing process, and the platform was really easy to use. We are looking forward to trialling the human-made transcriptions for our next series.”
Georgie Nicholls,,
Production Manager, TwoFour
Why transcribe an audio to text ?
Whether you’re a journalist turning interviews into stories, a researcher analyzing recorded conversations, or a content creator making your work more accessible, our platform helps you save hours of manual transcription.
Simply upload your audio—be it a podcast, a voice memo, a meeting recording, or a phone interview—and let our advanced speech recognition technology take care of the rest. Within minutes, you’ll receive a clean, readable transcript that’s easy to edit, export, and share.
Need even greater accuracy? Opt for our human-made transcription service and get near-perfect results reviewed by real professionals.
From clarity to convenience, HappyScribe gives you everything you need to turn audio into polished text—effortlessly.
Customer Reviews
Rated Excellent 4.8/5 based on 850+ reviews
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Very useful and easyI use it to subtitle my videos and it works wonderful, very useful and easyNuria Cardenas Martos - Trustpilot
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I want more videos on demo work as…I want more videos on demo work as training otherwise Happy Scribe always superA-sha Sa-chi - Trustpilot
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Amazingly easy to use and astoundingly…Amazingly easy to use and astoundingly accurate. This has saved me a lot of time and drudgery.Jeff Weinberg - Trustpilot
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Literally a lifesaverLiterally a lifesaver. Had to transcribe an interview which was 40 minutes and they were able to do it within less than 5 minutes. Would have taken me about 5 days to do manually.Harry McNeil - Trustpilot