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Chosen by 6M+ users and 41,000+ teams for fast, accurate audio transcription.

How to Convert Audio to Text in 3 Steps

1. Upload your audio

Upload your audio file from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or paste a YouTube link. HappyScribe supports 45+ audio formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, etc.) with no file size limits.

2. Select Your Language

Our AI automatically detects your audio language. You can also manually select from 120+ supported languages for better accuracy. We handle all accents and dialects.

3. Download Your Transcript

Get your transcript in minutes. Export as Word (DOCX), PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT, or 10+ other formats. Edit directly in our online editor or share with your team instantly.

Why HappyScribe for Audio Transcription?

Fast audio transcription

Convert audio to text online with highly accurate AI. Get clean transcripts in minutes. Perfect for interviews, meetings, lectures, and podcasts.

Convert 120+ Languages

Transform your audio recordings into text in 120+ languages and accents, including English, Spanish, and more. Perfect for global teams and multilingual content.

Supports all audio formats

Whether your file is MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, WMA, OGG, AIFF, or any other format, HappyScribe handles it seamlessly.

Transcription editor

Edit, highlight, search, and correct your transcript quickly. Designed for creators, journalists, researchers, and professionals who need clean, polished text.

Export text in any format

Download as TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT, or more. Create subtitles automatically for videos, podcasts, and social content.

SOC 2 & GDPR-compliant

Your audio transcriptions are protected by advanced security measures. Your data remains confidential and is never shared with third parties. GDPR compliant.

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120+ LANGUAGES SUPPORTED

Transcribe audio in any language or accent

Transcribe audio in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and over 120+ other languages with high accuracy.

Languages supported:
English · Spanish · French · German · Italian · Portuguese · Dutch · +120 more

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HIGH ACCURACY & FAST RESULTS

Get highly accurate transcripts in minutes

Whether your audio comes from an interview, meeting, lecture, or podcast, HappyScribe delivers fast and reliable transcripts even with background noise and accents.

Optimized for:
Interviews · Meetings · Lectures · Podcasts · Voice notes

Accuracy strength:
120+ languages · Strong accent detection · Noise handling

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Import in any format

Import any audio — from any platform

Whether it’s a Zoom recording, a podcast episode, a voice memo, or a lecture, HappyScribe converts any audio file into text quickly and accurately.

Audio formats supported:
MP3 · WAV · M4A · AAC · FLAC · OGG · +20 more

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Audio to text tool for any use case

For Journalists & Media

Transcribe interviews, press briefings, and field recordings in minutes. Perfect for turning raw audio into quotable, searchable text for fast story development.

Students & Researchers

Convert lectures, seminars, focus groups, and academic recordings into clean notes. Ideal for studying, coding qualitative data, and keeping research organized.

Podcasters & Content Creators

Generate transcripts and subtitles for episodes, clips, and social content. Improve accessibility, repurpose content, and boost discoverability.

Business Teams & Meetings

Turn meetings, interviews, workshops, and calls into accurate text. Share notes instantly and keep everyone aligned. No manual note-taking required.

Customer Research & UX Teams

Transcribe user interviews, discovery calls, and usability sessions. Highlight insights, search transcripts, and build research documentation effortlessly.

Why convert audio to text?

Transcribing audio to text makes your content easier to search, edit, analyze, and share. Whether you're capturing interviews, recording meetings, creating captions for videos, or documenting research, a transcript saves time and improves accuracy.

Key benefits of audio transcription

Save hours on manual note-taking
Quickly turn interviews, lectures, or meetings into editable text.
Make content searchable
Easily find quotes, insights, and key moments without replaying the audio.
Improve accessibility
Provide text for Deaf or hard-of-hearing users and comply with accessibility guidelines.
Repurpose your content
Turn audio into articles, reports, newsletters, captions, or subtitles.
Increase accuracy & understanding
Avoid missed details by working from a clean transcript instead of relying on memory.

Powered by AI for speed and clarity

HappyScribe’s AI transforms your audio into clean text within minutes. Summarize, translate, review, or export your transcript without leaving your browser.

FAQ

How do I convert audio to text?

There are three main methods: do it manually, use automatic transcription software, or use a human transcription service. Manual transcription is free but time-consuming. HappyScribe offers the other two options. AI transcription is fast with near-perfect accuracy on clear audio. For perfect results, our human review service is performed by native linguists.

Can AI transcribe audio to text?

Yes, artificial intelligence can automatically convert audio recordings to text. HappyScribe uses advanced speech-to-text technology that generates high-quality transcriptions in minutes.

What's the best audio transcription software?

HappyScribe stands out for accuracy, ease of use, and advanced features. Our tool offers both automatic AI transcription and human review by native linguists for up to 99% accuracy. Unlike other solutions, we provide an online editor, speaker detection, multiple export formats, and support for 120+ languages. Plus, you can try our audio-to-text tool for free!

Is HappyScribe free for audio transcription?

Partially! We offer a free trial for new users: your first 10 minutes of AI transcription are free, no credit card required. This lets you test our service quality before choosing between a subscription or pay-as-you-go pricing for longer recordings.

How accurate are the transcriptions?

Accuracy depends on the method. Our AI transcription achieves up to 96% accuracy on clear audio in common languages. For perfect results, you can use our human transcription service by native linguists, with accuracy close to 99%. You can always edit the text using our online editor.

How fast is audio transcription on HappyScribe?

AI transcription is nearly instant: your text starts appearing seconds after uploading, with full processing in minutes. For maximum accuracy, human transcription is still fast, with delivery in hours to 24 hours depending on audio length. HappyScribe combines speed with reliability.

What audio formats does HappyScribe support?

HappyScribe supports 45+ audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, WMA, OGG, and AIFF. You can also upload video files like MP4 or MOV to extract and transcribe the audio. If it contains spoken audio, we can convert it to text. No need to convert your file first — just upload it!

What text formats can I download?

Once your audio is transcribed, you can export in multiple formats: TXT, DOCX, PDF, and subtitle formats (SRT, VTT). HappyScribe adapts to your needs, whether for reports, articles, subtitling, or Word processing.

Can I transcribe audio from a video?

Yes, HappyScribe lets you extract and convert audio from any video file (MP4, MOV, AVI, etc.) to text. Learn more about our video-to-text transcription tool.

Customer Reviews

Rated Excellent 4.5/5 on Trustpilot

A very easy to use service perfect for

A very easy to use service perfect for those of us who don't have the time spare to transcribe interviews, etc. but are still happy to then edit/proofread the text.

Richard Johnson - Trustpilot
Amazingly easy to use interface!

Amazingly easy to use interface! HappyScribe recognizes so many languages - it is wonderful! This is the first truly and well-working subtitle service for Finnish for example.

Antti Mäki - Trustpilot
Functions very well!

Functions very well! I conducted the interviews via phone and recorded it and it works very well!

Malte Kalsbach - Trustpilot
I've been using HappyScribe for a year…

I've been using HappyScribe for a year or 2 and it's been an affordable and invaluable service that continually improves. Highly recommended if you want transcripts quickly.

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