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For files longer than 15 minutes
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Professional-grade AI transcription technology — completely free for up to 15 minutes per file
Transcribe 10 minutes of audio to text in under 2 minutes with AI speech recognition
Bank-level encryption, GDPR compliant, EU servers, automatic file deletion after 7 days
MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, MOV, AVI, WMV and more. Up to 500MB files
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic and more
Compare our free transcription service with other online tools
| Feature | TranscriptMate (Free) | Other Services (Free Tier) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Minutes Per File | 15 minutes | 5-10 minutes |
| Accuracy | Up to 98% | 85-95% |
| Registration Required | ||
| Credit Card Required | ||
| Processing Speed | < 2 minutes | 3-5 minutes |
| Languages Supported | 30+ | 10-20 |
| GDPR Compliant | Varies |
Convert speech to text for any use case — from students to professionals
Transcribe lecture recordings, research interviews, focus groups, thesis interviews, and study sessions. Perfect for academic papers and note-taking.
Generate transcripts for video captions, podcast show notes, YouTube videos, social media clips, and blog content. Improve SEO and accessibility.
Quick transcription for meeting notes, voice memos, client calls, webinars, training sessions, and interview recordings. Save time on manual transcription.
Powered by state-of-the-art machine learning models for accurate audio to text conversion
Upgrade to unlock unlimited transcription length, speaker identification (diarization), multiple export formats (SRT, VTT, DOCX, PDF), AI summaries, content templates, and priority processing.
Unlimited transcriptions
Up to 730 hours/month
Everything you need to know about transcribing audio to text for free
Yes! TranscriptMate offers completely free transcription for up to 15 minutes per file. No credit card required, no registration needed, and no hidden fees. Just upload your audio or video file and receive your transcript. This is not a trial - it's permanently free for files under 15 minutes.
For files longer than 15 minutes, we'll transcribe the first 15 minutes for free. You can then unlock the full transcription with our pay-as-you-go plan ($5/file) or go unlimited ($49/month) for unlimited transcriptions up to 730 hours per month.
Our free transcription delivers up to 98% accuracy for clear audio. We use the same advanced AI technology (OpenAI Whisper) for both free and paid plans, so you get the same quality regardless of plan. Accuracy depends on audio quality, background noise, and speaker clarity.
We support all major audio formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AAC) and video formats (MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, MKV). Files up to 500MB are accepted. The AI automatically detects your format, so no conversion needed before uploading.
No account or registration required! Simply upload your file and enter your email address to receive the transcript. We'll notify you when it's ready. Your email is only used to deliver your transcript and won't be used for marketing without your consent.
Absolutely. We use bank-level AES-256 encryption, store data on EU servers, and automatically delete files after 7 days. We're fully GDPR compliant and never share your data with third parties. All processing happens on secure servers with strict access controls.
Free transcription is fast! A 10-minute audio file typically takes under 2 minutes to transcribe (about 5x faster than real-time). Processing time depends on file length, format, and current server load. You'll receive an email when your transcript is ready.
Yes! Our free transcription service supports 30+ languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Hindi. The AI automatically detects the language, or you can manually select it for better accuracy.
Yes! You can transcribe YouTube videos for free. Simply download the video/audio from YouTube (up to 15 minutes), upload it to TranscriptMate, and our AI will transcribe it. Perfect for creating captions, show notes, blog posts, or accessibility features for your videos.
Free includes 15 minutes per file and TXT export. Paid plans add: unlimited file length, speaker identification, timestamps, multiple exports (SRT, VTT, DOCX, PDF), AI summaries, content templates, and priority processing. Both use the same high-accuracy AI engine.
Yes! Upload your podcast episode (or a 15-minute segment) and get a free transcript. This is perfect for creating show notes, blog posts, social media snippets, or improving your podcast's SEO. For full-length podcast transcription, upgrade to our unlimited plan.
Free transcripts are provided as continuous text without speaker labels. Speaker identification (diarization) is available with our paid plans, which automatically detect and label different speakers in your audio (e.g., "Speaker 1", "Speaker 2"). This is perfect for interviews, meetings, and multi-person podcasts.
Free audio transcription is the process of converting spoken words in audio or video files into written text without any cost. Modern free transcription services use advanced AI speech recognition technology to automatically transcribe audio to text free, eliminating the need for manual typing or expensive transcription services.
TranscriptMate's free transcription tool uses state-of-the-art AI to provide accurate speech to text conversion for up to 15 minutes per file. Whether you need to transcribe a video to text free, convert lecture recordings, or create podcast transcripts, our audio transcription free service delivers professional results in minutes.
Traditional manual transcription is time-consuming and expensive. Professional transcriptionists typically charge $1-3 per minute of audio, making a 1-hour file cost $60-180. With AI-powered free transcription, you can:
Our free online transcription service is used by thousands of people every day for various purposes:
To maximize accuracy when you transcribe audio free online, follow these best practices:
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