MP3 to Text
Upload an .mp3 file and convert spoken words into readable text. Free transcription with TXT, SRT, and VTT export — processed entirely on your device.
Your .mp3 file is transcribed in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Processed on your device — file never uploaded
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Supported: MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, WebM, OGG, FLAC.
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How to convert MP3 to text
Drop your .mp3 file or click Choose file. Pick the language (or Auto), click Transcribe, and wait while Listeny processes the audio locally. Copy the transcript or download .txt, .srt, or .vtt.
Supported format
.mp3 (MPEG audio)
Features
- Optimized for .mp3 podcast and interview files
- Timestamped .srt and .vtt subtitle export
- Auto language detection
- Editable transcript with search
- Free with no signup or daily limits
- Private on-device processing
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Frequently asked questions
Can I transcribe an MP3 for free? +
Yes. Upload your .mp3 and transcribe it with no account required.
Does it work with podcast MP3s? +
Yes. Podcast episodes, interviews, and voice memos in .mp3 format work well.
Can I get subtitles from my MP3? +
Yes. Download the transcript as .srt or .vtt with timestamps.
Is my MP3 uploaded? +
No. The file stays on your device and is processed in your browser.
What if my MP3 is very long? +
Files up to about 25 minutes work best in-browser. Try the Fast model for quicker results on long recordings.
Need other audio formats? +
Try our audio to text tool for WAV, M4A, FLAC, and more.