How to Convert Speech to Text in 3 Steps

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Choose language or auto-detect

Pick the speech language, or use Auto-detect for uploaded files. Matching the language improves accuracy.

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Upload audio or use the microphone

Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, WEBM, or FLAC (up to 25 MB / 10 minutes), or switch to Live microphone and speak clearly.

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Copy or download the transcript

Edit the text if needed, then copy it or download a .txt file.

What is Speech to Text?

Speech to text (STT) converts spoken words into written text. An online speech recognition tool like MP3Extra lets you dictate notes, captions, messages, and transcripts without typing — useful for accessibility, meetings, language practice, and fast note-taking.

What You Can Do with Online Speech to Text

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Upload or live mic

Convert recorded audio files to text, or dictate live with your microphone.

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60+ languages

English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and many more.

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Works on phone and desktop

Use speech to text in Chrome or Edge on Windows, Mac, Android, and many Chromium browsers.

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Copy or save as text

Copy the transcript to your clipboard or download a plain .txt file for later.

Private processing

Uploaded files are transcribed and then removed from the server. Live mic audio is not archived by MP3Extra.

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Free and simple

No account, no subscription, and no software to install.

Why Use MP3Extra Speech to Text?

Accuracy, Browsers, and Privacy

File uploads are transcribed on the server with multilingual speech recognition (best for MP3/WAV/M4A). Live microphone mode uses the browser Web Speech API (best in Chrome and Edge). Accuracy depends on audio quality, background noise, and language. Uploaded files are deleted after transcription.

Speech to Text FAQ

Is this speech to text converter free?

Yes. You can transcribe speech to text for free. No account or subscription is required.

Which languages are supported?

You can dictate in 60+ languages and regional variants, including English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Indonesian, and many others.

Can I upload an audio file?

Yes. Use Upload audio to convert MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, WEBM, or FLAC files up to 25 MB and 10 minutes long.

Which browsers work best for live microphone?

Chrome and Edge offer the best support for live dictation. File upload works in all modern browsers.

Can I download the transcript?

Yes. After you stop listening, use Download .txt to save a plain text file, or Copy text for the clipboard.

Is my audio stored on MP3Extra servers?

Uploaded files are processed for transcription and then removed. Live microphone recognition runs in your browser session and is not archived by MP3Extra.

Why is accuracy low sometimes?

Background noise, a weak mic, or the wrong language setting reduce accuracy. Choose the correct speech language and speak clearly.

Can I use speech to text with text to speech?

Yes. Transcribe with speech to text, then open Text to Speech to turn edited text back into an MP3 voice file.