Upload an MP3, M4A, WAV or voice recording and get the full text in about a minute, with nothing to download or install.
GetCaptions
Convert any audio file to text with AI
Our audio to text converter turns any recording into accurate, word-by-word text online using AI. Upload an MP3, M4A, WAV or voice memo and get a clean transcript in about a minute. It's free to start, runs right in your browser with nothing to install, and never adds a watermark.
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AI transcribes speech word-by-word with high accuracy across dozens of languages, and handles Ukrainian and other Slavic languages especially well.
Built for lectures, interviews, podcasts and meeting recordings, including longer files with several speakers.
Edit the transcript right in your browser before you export, so you can fix names or terms in seconds.
Download plain text as TXT or timestamped subtitles as SRT and VTT in one click, ready to paste anywhere.
Three steps to a subtitled video
01
Upload
Drop in your MP4, MOV or WebM.
02
Generate
AI creates accurate, synced subtitles automatically.
03
Style & export
Pick a style, fine-tune, and you're done.
FAQ
Which audio formats can I upload?
You can upload common formats like MP3, M4A, WAV and other standard audio recordings straight from your phone or computer — no conversion needed before you start.
How do I convert audio to text for free?
Open GetCaptions in your browser, drop in your audio file, and let the AI transcribe it automatically. You can then download the word-by-word text as a TXT file at no cost.
Can it transcribe a long interview or lecture?
Yes. The tool handles long recordings such as interviews, lectures and podcasts, and gives you the full transcript that you can read, edit and export.
Is the transcript accurate for Ukrainian and other languages?
AI recognition delivers high accuracy on clear speech and is especially strong on Ukrainian and other Slavic languages. You can edit any wording in the browser before exporting.