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Audio to Text

Transcribe audio to text with fast, accurate results—ready to read, edit, and share.

Use our audio to text converter to transcribe speech with high accuracy in 99 languages—featuring character-level timestamps, speaker labels, and audio-event tags in a structured API response.

Experience the full Audio AI platform

Transcribe audio to text in seconds

Upload an audio file and AI handles the rest. Our transcription tool automatically converts speech into accurate, editable text you can download or share.

  • Upload your video to transcribe the video to text

    Upload your audio

    Drag and drop a file or select one from your device. All major audio formats are supported, including uploads from your device or the cloud.

  • Video to Text Make Edits

    Edit your transcript

    Click on any word to cut, fix, or format. Word-level timestamps make it easy to correct errors or add notes.

  • Export Screenshot

    Export your transcript

    Download in multiple formats—TXT, PDF, DOCX, JSON, SRT, or VTT. Ready for editing, sharing, or publishing.

Broad format support

Transcribe audio effortlessly

Our Speech to Text model supports a wide range of audio formats—so you can transcribe podcasts, meetings, interviews, and more without friction.

Fast, accurate transcripts

High-accuracy transcripts at speed

Transcribe audio with unmatched accuracy using Scribe—our state-of-the-art Speech to Text model. Built for speed and precision, it delivers detailed, speaker-labeled output for content of any length.

Why use ElevenLabs Audio to Text converter

Transcription is effortless with ElevenLabs' Speech to Text. Whether you're generating subtitles, creating SEO-optimized content, or capturing insights from meetings, our model delivers high-accuracy results in 99 languages. Upload podcasts, interviews, or webinars—then receive structured transcripts with speaker labels, timestamps, and audio event tags.

Lightning fast transcription

Lightning-fast transcription

Get accurate transcripts in seconds—even for long audio files. Our AI processes content instantly, so you spend less time waiting and more time working.

Speaker labeling

Speaker labeling

Automatically detect and label each speaker, making transcripts easier to read and act on.

Split & Merge Segments

Split and merge segments

Use 'adjust segments' to edit individual parts of your transcript. Split or merge segments to fine-tune text or assign speakers accurately.

Audio event tagging

Audio event tagging

Tag non-speech sounds—like laughter or applause—for transcripts that capture full context and nuance.

High accuracy

Edit by clicking on words

Use word-level timestamps to convert audio to text directly from the transcript. Cut faster, fix errors instantly, and streamline your workflow.

Go beyond words

Go beyond words

Tag non-verbal sounds—like laughter or applause—to capture full context. Deliver more engaging transcripts that reflect the true tone of your content.

Break language barriers with AI

Instantly transcribe audio in 99 languages. Reach new audiences, unlock global engagement, and scale your content without extra effort.

One audio file. Infinite formats.

Turn a single recording into blog posts, podcast scripts, and short clips. Our AI-powered transcripts help you repurpose content fast—without manual rewriting.

Make your content searchable

Convert speech into indexed text to boost discoverability across Google, YouTube, and more. Automatically optimize your audio content for search.

Reach every listener, everywhere

Auto-generate accurate, time-synced transcripts. Make your audio content accessible to those listening in different environments—or with hearing impairments.

Export formats

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    Transcribe Audio to TXT

  • DOCX Icon

    Transcribe Audio to DOCX

  • SRT Icon

    Transcribe Audio to SRT

  • PDF Icon

    Transcribe Audio to PDF

  • JSON Icon

    Transcribe Audio to JSON

  • HTML Icon

    Transcribe Audio to HTML

  • VTT Icon

    Transcribe Audio to VTT

Developers

Integrate ElevenLabs Scribe

Seamlessly integrate the world’s most accurate Speech to Text model into your application. Get started with developer-friendly examples that showcase diarization, character-level timestamps, and audio-event tagging for precise, structured transcriptions.

Frequently asked questions

We support all major audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, and FLAC. Upload directly from your device or cloud storage—no conversion required.

Our AI processes audio files in seconds—even long recordings. With Scribe, you get high-accuracy, speaker-labeled transcripts almost instantly.

Yes. You can edit directly in the transcript editor. Click on any word to revise, cut, or format. Word-level timestamps and speaker labels make fine-tuning fast and precise.

Our transcripts go beyond words. Scribe captures speaker turns, word-level timing, and audio events like laughter or applause—providing a more complete, structured output in 99 languages.

Download your transcript in a range of formats—TXT, DOCX, PDF, JSON, SRT, VTT, or HTML. Ideal for editing, publishing, subtitles, or integrating into your workflow.

Recent Audio to Text Guides & How To's

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