Convert MP3 to accurate text in minutes.
Upload an MP3, get a clean AI transcript with timestamps. Podcasts, interviews, lectures, meetings - in 99 languages, with optional translation.
Upload an MP3 →Watch the full tutorial on YouTube
MP3 to text in three steps
No software to install - everything runs in your browser.
1. Upload your MP3
Drag and drop any MP3 file up to 200MB. Long recordings are fine - a 3-hour podcast episode works as well as a 2-minute memo.
2. AI transcribes it
Speech recognition handles accents, background noise and multiple speakers. Optional speaker labels show who said what.
3. Download or copy
Export as plain text, text with timestamps, or SRT/VTT subtitles. Generate an AI summary or translate the transcript into another language.
Built for real-world MP3s
Most MP3s aren't studio-clean. Speecho is tuned for the recordings people actually have.
Podcasts & interviews
Multiple voices, crosstalk, intro music - speaker diarization keeps the conversation readable.
99 languages
English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese and more - plus translation of the finished transcript.
Timestamps included
Every line is time-coded, so you can jump back to the exact moment in the audio - or publish subtitles directly.
Pay only for what you use
Top up once. Credits never expire. No subscription. One wallet for transcription, scans and captions.
New accounts get 15 free minutes to try - credits work for scans and captions too.
Frequently asked questions
Not covered here? Ask us, we usually reply within a business day.
How do I convert an MP3 file to text?
Open the Speecho app, drag your MP3 into the upload area and press Transcribe. The AI transcript appears in minutes, with timestamps. You can copy it, download it as TXT, SRT or VTT, summarize it, or translate it - no software installation needed.
How accurate is MP3 transcription?
Modern AI speech recognition reaches very high accuracy on clear speech, and stays usable with accents and moderate background noise. You can add names and technical terms to the glossary to improve results further.
How long does it take to transcribe an MP3?
Far less than the recording length - typically a one-hour MP3 is transcribed in a few minutes. You can leave the page; the result is also delivered by email if you want.
Can I get subtitles (SRT) from an MP3?
Yes. Every transcript can be exported as SRT or VTT with proper time codes, ready for YouTube, video editors or media players.
How much does it cost to convert MP3 to text?
Speecho is pay-as-you-go: from $0.83 to $1.25 per hour of audio, with no subscription. Credits never expire, and you only pay for the audio you actually transcribe.
Can I convert other audio formats to text?
Yes. M4A, WAV, WebM, OGG and the audio track of MP4 or MOV video are transcribed the same way as MP3: upload the file as it is, with no conversion step first.
What languages are supported?
99 languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hindi and Arabic. Finished transcripts can also be translated into 18 languages.
Your MP3, in writing.
$0.83–$1.25 per hour of audio. No subscription, credits never expire.
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