MP3 to Text Online Converter

Transform your MP3 files into accurate text transcripts with our advanced AI technology. No registration required - start transcribing for free today.

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Why choose HappyScribe?

120+ Languages

Convert MP3 to text in 120+ languages and dialects, with automatic detection for accents and regional variations.

Leading Accuracy

Our AI delivers up to 98% transcription accuracy, so your MP3 recordings become clean, ready-to-use transcripts.

Lightning-Fast

Turn a 1-hour MP3 file into text in just a few minutes — no delays, no waiting around.

Secure & Private

Every MP3 you upload is protected with 256-bit SSL encryption, GDPR compliance, and strict privacy standards.

How to convert MP3 to text?

1. Upload your MP3 file

Drag and drop your MP3 (or any other audio file, 45+ supported formats), or paste a public link. Our MP3 to text converter automatically detects the language and gets your file ready for transcription.

2. Let our AI transcribe your MP3

Our powerful speech-to-text engine delivers fast, accurate transcripts—even on long audio files, noisy recordings, or different accents. Accuracy ranges from 85% to 99%.

3. Export your transcript in seconds

Download your text in TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, or in another formats. You can also edit your transcript directly in our interactive editor.

State of the art accuracy

Our transcription technology delivers up to 98% accuracy when converting MP3 to text. Unlike most tools that struggle with background noise, strong accents, or fast speech, HappyScribe is trained to handle real-world audio. This means you spend far less time editing transcripts and can rely on them for professional use cases from publishing content to keeping official records.

Faster Than Manual Transcription

Transcribing manually takes about 4–5 hours for every hour of audio. With HappyScribe, a 1-hour MP3 file is processed in just a few minutes. The AI starts working immediately after upload, so you can download your transcript almost instantly. Whether you’re a journalist on deadline, a student rushing to finish notes, or a business team documenting meetings, speed makes all the difference.

Support for 120+ Languages

HappyScribe supports over 120 languages and dialects, making it one of the most inclusive tools on the market. You can upload a MP3 file in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin, or dozens of other languages, and the system will automatically detect and transcribe it. This flexibility is especially valuable for international teams, global content creators, and researchers working across borders.

Who Benefits from HappyScribe?

Content Creators & Podcasters

Turn MP3 recordings into blogs, subtitles, and SEO-friendly transcripts. Repurpose episodes or interviews in minutes instead of hours.

Business Professionals

Convert MP3 meetings and calls into searchable notes and action items. Keep teams aligned and stay compliant with zero extra effort.

Journalists & Researchers

Transcribe interviews in minutes, not hours. Quickly find quotes, verify facts, and work across 120+ languages with ease.

Students & Educators

Turn MP3 lectures and tutorials into clear study notes. Improve comprehension, revision, and accessibility for all learners.

Most popular formats to convert with HappyScribe

Convert AAC to text

Convert MP3 to text in minutes

WAV to text

Work with uncompressed audio and transcribe it to text easily.

mp4 to text

Transcribe video to text online, fast and with great accuracy.

m4a to text

Convert your files from the Apple-developed audio format to text in minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you convert MP3 to text?

Yes, thanks to transcription services like HappyScribe, you can convert MP3 to text into an audio file. Using an automatic speech recognition software (ASR) we are able to extract the speech from any audio file, no matter the file size, format or language used in the audio/video. Our automatic transcription software transcribes and translates your MP3 Audio files to text in a matter of minutes with 85% accuracy. If you wish to get your transcripts proofread in 24 hours with 99% accuracy, you can opt-in for our human transcription service. If you are seeking to transcribe video files in any other format you will be happy to hear that you can also do that! Transcription services like HappyScribe are a huge advancement over manual transcription.

How accurate is the MP3 transcription?

Our MP3 automatic and human transcription services have an accuracy of 85% and 99%, respectively. Automated transcription is much faster and works perfectly when you need to convert audio into text documents as fast as possible, and don't mind having to proofread the final transcription. On the other hand, a professional transcriber could deliver your transcripts within 24 hours turnaround with 99% accuracy.

Do you offer human transcription services for MP3 files?

Yes, we do! If you want 99% accuracy, you should always choose our human transcription service. Our team of expert transcribers will deliver your transcripts within 24 hours.

Which formats can I export my MP3 file to?

You can export your MP3 transcripts to many text formats as well as subtitle formats including Plain Text (.txt), Microsoft Word (.docx), PDF (.pdf), SubRip (.srt), VTT... The export can include timestamps, highlights, and speaker names. We offer as well a free subtitle file converter and a free transcription editor. In addition to that, you'll be happy to hear that not only you can upload MP3 but also other video and audio formats such as wav, mov, ogg, wma...

Do you offer free MP3 transcription?

Yes! We do offer a free trial of 10 minutes so you can upload you MP3 files and try out the quality of our speech recognition engine. Once you receive your transcript, you can use our online text editor to proofread and fix misspellings or other mistakes. Our platform is user-friendly and you'll see that it's very easy to use our online tools. After this free trial you will be able to enjoy one of the most affordable pricing plans in the industry.

What languages can I transcribe my MP3 file to?

You will be able to transcribe your MP3 in over 120 languages, dialects, and accents. In addition to that, we also offer a translation service for your audio transcripts. We also offer human transcription in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can I upload MP3 files from other platforms?

Yes, of course! We support importing Audio files from many services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Wistia, Vimeo, and Youtube.

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