Search the recording.
Find a word, name, or topic in the transcript and go to its timestamp.
TRANSCRIPTLAB WORKFLOWFIND
FOR AUDIO RECORDINGS
Turn an audio recording into searchable text.
Upload a supported audio file or provide a direct media link, then search, copy, and export the spoken words with timestamps.
Sign in to transcribe a recording. Audio transcription costs 1 credit per audio minute.
Built around the transcript
Make audio easier to review and reuse.
Turn supported recordings into text you can scan instead of replaying from the beginning.
Keep time with the words.
Review where a passage appears in the source recording.
TRANSCRIPTLAB WORKFLOWREVISIT
Export for your next step.
Copy the transcript or download text and subtitle formats for other tools.
TRANSCRIPTLAB WORKFLOWEXPORT
Link → text → next step
Three clear steps.
Start from the video, use the transcript, then carry the result into your own workflow.
Choose a supported audio source.
Upload a recording or provide a direct link to a supported media file.
Transcribe the audio.
The speech-to-text option creates a transcript from the recording.
Review and export.
Search the text, revisit timestamps, and download a format you need.
Before you start
A few useful details.
Can I transcribe audio to text?
Yes. Upload a supported audio recording or provide a direct media link, then search and export its spoken words with timestamps.
Can I get free audio transcription online with no sign-up?
Audio transcription uses credits and requires a signed-in account. A free account includes 25 monthly credits; YouTube caption pulls are available without signing in.
Is audio transcription online free with timestamps?
A free account includes monthly credits for supported recordings. Transcripts include timestamps, and each audio minute costs 1 credit.
Which audio files can I transcribe?
TranscriptLab accepts supported audio formats such as MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, and OGG. The upload screen lists the current file and size limits.
Can I search the audio transcript?
Yes. The transcript viewer lets you search the text and use timestamps to revisit the matching part of the recording.
Can I export subtitles from an audio transcript?
Yes. You can copy or download available text and timed subtitle formats after transcription.
More ways to use it
See all use cases Choose another workflow.
VIDEO FILE TO TEXT
Upload a supported video recording and turn its spoken audio into a timestamped transcript for review and export.
View this workflowMP3 TO TEXT
Upload an MP3 or use a direct media link to transcribe the speech, search the result, and keep timestamps with each passage.
View this workflowReady when you areUpload a recording.
Transcribe an audio file Upload a recording.
Get searchable text.
Upload an audio or video file to create a searchable transcript with timestamps.