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Speech to text

Use the public speech-to-text tool to turn a recorded audio or video file into copyable text. It transcribes uploaded recordings; it is not live microphone dictation. The VoiceCheap speech-to-text upload area, optional custom vocabulary field, and Transcribe button

Transcribe a recording

1

Upload audio or video

Select the upload area or drop a file onto it. Common formats include MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, MP4, MOV, and WebM. The public tool accepts files up to 60 minutes and 100 MB.
2

Add difficult words if needed

In Custom vocabulary, enter names, brands, or technical terms separated by commas or new lines. You can add up to 100 terms. This field is optional.
3

Transcribe and copy

Select Transcribe. When the result appears, choose Raw text, Paragraphs, or Sentences, then select Copy. You can also open the result full screen.
The public tool currently allows one guest transcription per 24-hour window. The on-page counter shows your remaining use. Sign in for higher allowances and saved history in the workspace.

Improve the result

Clear speech and low background noise give a more accurate transcript. Add unfamiliar names to Custom vocabulary before starting. For an editable subtitle file with timestamps, use Video to SRT. For translation and dubbing in one project, create a dubbing project.