Audio to Text
Transcribe recordings to text or SRT subtitles, with automatic language detection.
- No uploads
- No limits
- No signup
Drop an audio file here
MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, WebM or MP4. Your audio never leaves this device.
- Input:
- Speech
- Output:
- TXT · SRT
- Runs on:
- Your device
- Size limit:
- None
- Account:
- Not needed
How to use Audio to Text
Add your audio
Drop in a recording or a video. It stays on your device.
Choose model and language
Bigger models are more accurate but slower and download more. Leave the language on automatic if you're unsure.
Download your transcript
Get plain text (TXT) and subtitles (SRT and VTT), each with timestamps where the format supports them.
Why Audio to Text on Toolshed
No uploads
Everything runs in this browser tab. Your files never leave your device.
No limits
No file-size caps, no daily quotas. Process as much as your device can handle.
No signup
No account, no email, no watermark.
Frequently asked questions
Is my audio uploaded for transcription?
No. The speech model downloads to your browser once, then is cached, and transcription runs entirely on your device. Your audio is never sent anywhere.
Which model size should I pick?
Tiny is the fastest and the smallest download, good for clear speech. Base is a balanced default. Small is the most accurate, especially for accents, noise or less common languages, but it downloads more and runs slower.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Audio to Text runs entirely in your browser. Your files are processed on your device and are never sent to a server.
Is there a file size limit?
No fixed limit. The only limit is your device's memory. Very large files work best in a desktop browser.
Is Audio to Text really free?
Yes. There's no account and no watermark. A short optional ad, or a 20-second wait, unlocks each download. That's how we keep it free.
Does it work offline?
Once the page has loaded, processing happens locally, so it keeps working even if your connection drops.