Find a word or phrase.
Search the transcript instead of replaying the entire MP3 to locate a passage.
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FOR MP3 RECORDINGS
Convert an MP3 recording to a searchable transcript.
Upload an MP3 or use a direct media link to transcribe the speech, search the result, and keep timestamps with each passage.
Sign in to transcribe an MP3. Audio transcription costs 1 credit per audio minute.
Built around the transcript
A practical workflow for MP3 files.
Convert a recording into searchable text while keeping its place in the audio easy to find.
Keep the location.
Use timestamps to return to the matching part of the audio.
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Copy or export.
Save plain text or timed subtitle files for notes and editing.
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Link → text → next step
Three clear steps.
Start from the video, use the transcript, then carry the result into your own workflow.
Select the MP3.
Upload the audio file or provide a direct link to it.
Run speech transcription.
TranscriptLab turns the spoken audio into timestamped text.
Review the result.
Search the transcript, check the source audio, and export a copy.
Before you start
A few useful details.
Is MP3 to text transcription free online?
A free account includes 25 monthly credits. MP3 transcription costs 1 credit per audio minute, and you must sign in to upload the file.
Can I get free MP3 to text transcription online with no sign-up?
No. MP3 and other media uploads require a signed-in account. You can get available YouTube captions without signing up.
Can I transcribe a long MP3?
Use the upload screen to check current file size limits. Longer recordings may take more time to process.
Does an MP3 transcript include timestamps?
Yes. The transcript keeps timing so you can find the matching place in the audio.
Can I use a direct MP3 link?
Yes, a direct link to a supported media file can be used instead of uploading the file.
More ways to use it
See all use cases Choose another workflow.
AUDIO TO TEXT
Upload a supported audio file or provide a direct media link, then search, copy, and export the spoken words with timestamps.
View this workflowVIDEO FILE TO TEXT
Upload a supported video recording and turn its spoken audio into a timestamped transcript for review and export.
View this workflowReady when you areUpload a recording.
Transcribe an MP3 Upload a recording.
Get searchable text.
Upload an audio or video file to create a searchable transcript with timestamps.