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Transcribe audio to text

Accurate audio to text transcription in minutes with crystal clear recording and easy content repurposing.

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What to consider when choosing an audio-to-text converter

Audio-to-text transcription shouldn't be hard! If you’re using a reliable online audio to text converter you can download reliable transcripts in no time. Find an audio transcriber that’s fast and accurate. It depends on the length of the recording, but you should receive transcripts in a few minutes and this shouldn’t compromise accuracy. Robust transcription software should leave you with little to adjust and edit after.

It’s best if you can record your audio in high quality for the most accurate results. Unless you’re recording alone, make sure your audio-to-text transcriber has speech recognition technology that can handle multiple speakers at once. You’ll also want to make sure your audio to text transcription software is easy to use and accessible. It’s meant to save you time and effort, while giving you the transcripts you need.

Why choose Riverside for transcribing audio to text?

Save time and money

Record audio and transcribe it to text online immediately after recording. Stop spending hours transcribing yourself, no need to hire someone. Simply record, transcribe and download your text files.

Clear audio for better accuracy

Transcribe accurately with clear 48kHz audio resolution. Recordings are locally captured on your device, so even internet connection doesn’t get in the way of high-quality audio for your text transcriptions.

Multiple speaker recognition

Transcribe audio files with automatic differentiation between speakers. Invite up to 8 participants to record remotely from wherever, even from their mobile phones.

Transcripts for all your needs

Transcribe your audio file into a text transcript for easy content repurposing. Or, download an SRT file if you need captions or subtitles for videos.

Easy audio to text transcriber

With a few quick clicks, you can transcribe your recordings to text. Great for podcasters, journalists, or even business people looking to transcribe notes.

Transcribe audio to text online

Everything you need, all online. You no longer need to download various apps. You can record and transcribe audio into text all on one online platform.

Save time and money

Record audio and transcribe it to text online immediately after recording. Stop spending hours transcribing yourself, no need to hire someone. Simply record, transcribe and download your text files.

Clear audio for better accuracy

Transcribe accurately with clear 48kHz audio resolution. Recordings are locally captured on your device, so even internet connection doesn’t get in the way of high-quality audio for your text transcriptions.

Multiple speaker recognition

Transcribe audio files with automatic differentiation between speakers. Invite up to 8 participants to record remotely from wherever, even from their mobile phones.

Transcripts for all your needs

Transcribe your audio file into a text transcript for easy content repurposing. Or, download an SRT file if you need captions or subtitles for videos.

Easy audio to text transcriber

With a few quick clicks, you can transcribe your recordings to text. Great for podcasters, journalists, or even business people looking to transcribe notes.

Transcribe audio to text online

Everything you need, all online. You no longer need to download various apps. You can record and transcribe audio into text all on one online platform.

How to transcribe audio to text with Riverside

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Transcript

Invite

Create a studio in Riverside and invite up to 7 guests to join your recording.

Record

Start recording in high-resolution for clearer audio for your transcriptions.

Transcribe

Choose an audio recording to transcribe and in the three-dot menu, select “Generate Transcription”.

Download

Download your text transcriptions in either SRT or TXT formats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a site that will transcribe audio to text?

Yes, many sites can convert audio to text, including Riverside. Instead of transcribing recordings yourself or hiring a transcriber, using online speech-recognition software is a great way to save time and money. Sometimes these are not 100% accurate, but if you record in high-resolution and use a robust transcriber like Riverside’s, you’ll get much better results. 

Check our guide to help you learn more about transcribing audio and video to text.

How long does it take to transcribe audio to text?

It depends on the method of transcription you’re using. Using Riverside, you can generate transcriptions in minutes straight after recording. Although if you’re using a human transcription service or transcribing yourself, it might take a few hours and sometimes even a few days. While AI transcription software isn’t as accurate, it can save you a lot of time!

How do I transcribe audio to text for free?

There are many platforms where you can transcribe audio to text for free online. These are not always the best options because they might not be as reliable, and you might not get the ideal results. An alternative is to transcribe audio yourself or pay for a professional human or online service. For more, read our transcript guide that covers the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Can Google transcribe audio to text?

Yes, Google can, and this is one way you can transcribe audio for free. Although, it’s not the most user-friendly process and might not give you the best results. You need to open a Google doc and go to the Tools menu to select the voice typing option. A microphone tool should appear. Click the microphone, and start playing the audio you want to transcribe.

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