Bring the original recording
Upload the original audio whenever possible. Repeated lossy compression can make consonants, names, and quiet words harder to recognize.
✳GIVE YOUR AUDIO A SECOND LIFE
Transcribe Audio to Text
Transcribe audio to text from voice notes, recorded conversations, and audio ideas. They deserve more than a play button.
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YouTubeInstagramAudio & video filesFROM LINK TO LIGHTBULB
Transcribe audio to text in three steps
A simple workflow that gets out of your way.
01
Bring your recording
Paste a video URL or upload a file that you own, that is authorized or publicly accessible.
02
Let the words appear
We read available captions or transcribe the spoken audio of authorized or publicly accessible recordings only.
03
Make something of it
Review, copy, or export text and subtitles from your authorized or publicly accessible recording.
MORE THAN A WALL OF TEXTThe whole thought.
The whole thought.
Ready to work with.
Readable words. Useful timestamps. A starting point for whatever comes next.
- Find the moment
Search the words and keep their timestamps.
- Take it anywhere
Copy text, or export TXT, SRT, and VTT.
- Make it yours
Review and edit the draft before you use it.
Good recordings make better transcripts
A little context helps
Choose the spoken language or leave automatic detection on. Add names and specialist terms in the vocabulary field; they guide recognition but do not guarantee exact spelling.
Speaker labels depend on the engine
Managed speech recognition can include detected speaker changes. The local Whisper engine does not identify speakers; unlabeled output stays unlabeled.
Supported files: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AAC · 100 MB maximum. Free trial: 60 seconds total; credits: up to 60 minutes. Original-language transcription, with automatic language detection. Accuracy varies by language and recording.
THE BOUNDARIES, UP FRONT
What You Can Submit
- Audio formats: MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, and AAC, up to 100 MB per file.
- Good fits: voice memos, dictated notes, and conversations recorded with everyone’s consent.
- Uploaded audio is deleted as soon as transcription finishes; we never keep the original file.
- Encrypted, DRM-protected, or corrupt audio cannot be processed.
Text and subtitle files only — no media downloads. Read the acceptable use policy.
START SMALL. GO FURTHER.
Try it free. Top up when you need more.
No subscription to keep track of. Try one minute free, then add minutes when you need them.
| What’s included | Free trial To see the quality | Prepaid minutes For longer recordings |
|---|---|---|
| Allowance | One-time 60 seconds per user | Pay once for the minutes you use |
| Recording length | Up to 1 minute | Up to 60 minutes |
| Timestamps & exports | TXT, SRT, VTT | TXT, SRT, VTT |
| Sign-in | Required | Required |
| If a task fails | Allowance returned | No minutes used |
PAY ONCE · NO SUBSCRIPTION
Need more minutes? Top up once.
One credit covers one started minute of audio. Buy a pack once and use it whenever you like for 12 months.
100 minutesAbout 1.5 hours, or up to 100 short clips
$4.90one-time · 4.9¢ per minute
1,000 minutesAbout 16 hours of recordings
Best value for most$19.90one-time · 2.0¢ per minute
3,000 minutesAbout 50 hours of recordings
$39.90one-time · 1.3¢ per minute
- Recordings up to 60 minutes
- Timestamps, TXT, SRT and VTT
- Speaker labels when speech recognition runs
- Valid 12 months; a new top-up extends it
- Failed jobs never use minutes
Transcription output only. No media downloads. Prices in USD · Secure checkout with Stripe · Any applicable tax is shown at checkout before you pay. Sign in to buy. Manage wallet
THE LITTLE THINGS, EXPLAINED
A few good questions.
Clear answers before you press transcribe.
What kind of video links can I submit?+
Public, directly accessible links to videos you own, that are publicly accessible, or that you are authorized to process. We don't support links that require a login.
Do you keep or redistribute the original video?+
No. To transcribe a link or upload, we fetch the audio and process it temporarily. The media is queued for deletion when processing finishes; cleanup may take a few minutes, and we never offer it for download or redistribute it. You receive transcript text and subtitle files only.
Can I process private or login-protected videos?+
No. Private, login-protected, deleted, restricted, or otherwise inaccessible content is not supported.
Are you affiliated with Instagram or YouTube?+
No. textfromlink is an independent tool. Platform names are used only to describe compatible input types.
Which formats can I use to transcribe audio to text?+
Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, or AAC files up to 100 MB. Common PCM, AAC, and MP3 audio codecs are decoded on the server. Encrypted, corrupt, or DRM-protected files are unsupported.
What is included in the free allowance?+
Sign in for a one-time 1-minute trial. Each user receives a cumulative 60-second allowance that does not reset each day, on another device, or after account deletion. Failed jobs release unused reservations.
How much do longer transcripts cost?+
Credit packs start at $4.90 for 100 credits. One credit covers one started minute of a completed recording, up to 60 minutes per recording. Failed tasks never cost credits.
How accurate is the transcript?+
Accuracy depends on audio quality, accents, and overlapping voices. Copy the text or export TXT, SRT, or VTT with timestamps, then review names, numbers, and timing before publishing.