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Transcribe audio to text free, in your browser

Turn your audio file into text with this free browser tool, for recordings up to 10 minutes. Review the transcript, then copy or download it. Your file is decoded in your browser and sent once for transcription; audio is never stored on our servers. The free tool requires internet.

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This free tool uses Jot Cloud, our optional cloud engine: your file is decoded in your browser, sent once for transcription, and never stored on our servers. For transcription that stays on your device, use the WhisperJot desktop app. Jot Cloud is opt-in: choosing or dropping a file uses it only for this request.

Drop one audio file here, or choose a file to transcribe.

Up to 600 seconds per file.

Choose a file to begin.

How it works

  1. Choose a file

    Choose or drop one recording. Choosing a file opts in to Jot Cloud, our optional cloud engine, only for this request.

  2. Decode and transcribe

    Your file is decoded in your browser and the converted audio is sent once for transcription. Audio is never stored on our servers.

  3. Copy or download

    Review the transcript, then copy the text or download a .txt file.

Limits

  • Up to 10 minutes per file (600 seconds).
  • Up to 20.0 MB for the converted audio upload.
  • A fair-use daily limit applies.
  • Requires internet and a browser that can decode your file.

Need more? WhisperJot desktop

Private by default, with local engines and unlimited transcription for $99/year. Local engines work offline after a one-time model download.

On Mac, import recordings with “Transcribe Audio File…” and export the resulting text from History.

See desktop pricing

Audio files to text

An audio file holds a recording you can replay, such as a voice note, interview, or lecture. This audio to text converter turns the recorded speech into text you can review, copy, and download.

The free audio transcription tool works with files your browser can decode. If your recording cannot be decoded, try a different browser or convert it to WAV/MP3 before choosing the file again.

Questions about transcribe audio to text

Is this audio to text converter free?

Yes. This browser tool is free for recordings up to 10 minutes, with a fair-use daily limit. Choose a file, wait for transcription, then copy the result or download it as a text file.

Do you store my audio?

No. Audio is never stored on our servers. Choosing a file is opt-in to Jot Cloud, our optional cloud engine, used only for this request. Your browser decodes the file and sends the converted audio once for transcription.

How long a file can I transcribe?

The free tool accepts recordings up to 10 minutes, subject to a converted upload size limit and a fair-use daily limit. For longer recordings, WhisperJot desktop offers unlimited transcription with local engines by default.

Does it work offline?

No. The free tool needs internet to send audio for transcription and receive the text. WhisperJot desktop works offline with local engines after a one-time model download. On Mac, use Transcribe Audio File… to import recordings.

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