MP3 to Text Converter
Upload an audio file and get an accurate text transcript of everything spoken in it. ParseJet transcribes MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, and WebM audio with AI speech recognition — free to try, no signup needed.
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Accepts MP3,WAV,M4A,OGG,FLAC files
Free — 3 requests/day, no signup. for 300 credits/month free.
How it works
Upload your audio
Drop an MP3 (or WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC) file above. Files up to 25 MB are supported.
AI transcription
The speech is transcribed with AI speech recognition — natural speech, accents, and interviews all handled.
Copy your transcript
Copy the text for notes, articles, or captions — or call the API to transcribe audio inside your own product.
Key features
What makes this mp3 to text stand out.
All common audio formats
MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, and WebM — up to 25 MB per file.
Accurate AI speech recognition
Modern transcription models handle fast talkers, accents, and less-than-studio recording quality.
Multilingual
Transcribe speech in dozens of languages; pass a language hint via the API for best results.
Word-level timestamps
Need timings for captions? The API can return word-level timestamps with the with_timestamps option.
Readable output
The transcript comes back as clean, punctuated text — not a wall of lowercase words.
Cheap at scale
An audio transcription costs just 1 credit — the free account's 300 monthly credits go a long way.
Use cases
Common scenarios where this tool saves you time.
Interviews and podcasts
Turn recorded interviews and podcast episodes into text for editing, quoting, and show notes.
Voice memos to notes
Transcribe voice memos and dictations into text you can search, organize, and act on.
Captions and accessibility
Generate the transcript that subtitles and accessible versions of your audio content start from.
AI workflows
Claude and ChatGPT can't listen to audio files — transcribe first, then feed the text in for summaries and analysis.
Automate with the API
Use the same tool programmatically. Works with any language — just HTTP.
# Transcribe an audio file curl -X POST https://api.parsejet.com/v1/parse/audio \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -F "[email protected]" \ -F "language=en" # With word-level timestamps: # -F "with_timestamps=true"
import httpx
resp = httpx.post(
"https://api.parsejet.com/v1/parse/audio",
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
files={"file": open("interview.mp3", "rb")},
data={"language": "en"},
timeout=120,
)
print(resp.json()["text"]) # the transcript const formData = new FormData();
formData.append("file", audioFile); // MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC
formData.append("language", "en");
const res = await fetch("https://api.parsejet.com/v1/parse/audio", {
method: "POST",
headers: { Authorization: "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" },
body: formData,
});
const { text } = await res.json();
console.log(text); // the transcript Want to automate this?
ParseJet API gives you the same parsing power via a single HTTP endpoint. No ffmpeg, no poppler, no tesseract — just one API call.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert an MP3 to text?
Upload the audio file above — ParseJet transcribes the speech with AI recognition and shows the transcript. For automation, POST to /v1/parse/audio.
What audio formats and sizes are supported?
MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, and WebM, up to 25 MB per file. For a typical MP3 that is several hours of audio.
How accurate is it?
Clear recorded speech transcribes with very high accuracy. Heavy background noise, multiple people talking over each other, or very low bitrates reduce accuracy.
Can I get timestamps for subtitles?
Yes. Pass with_timestamps=true to the API and the response includes word-level timings you can convert into SRT or VTT captions.
Can Claude or ChatGPT transcribe my audio directly?
No — neither accepts audio files as input. The standard workflow is to transcribe the audio first (here, or via the API) and then paste the text into the AI. Our guide "Can Claude transcribe audio?" covers this in detail.
Is it free?
Yes. You get 3 free transcriptions per day with no signup. An audio file costs just 1 credit; the free account includes 300 credits per month. Paid plans start at $19/month.
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