Check the source MP3
A clear mono or stereo recording is enough. Very low bitrates and aggressive noise reduction can remove speech detail.
MP3 to text
Convert MP3 to text for free
Drop an MP3 from a voice recorder, podcast, meeting or phone. EarScribe decodes it locally, detects the spoken language, and creates text you can verify against the original audio.
- No upload queue or account creation
- Works with long-form speech within your device limits
- Keeps timestamps for replay and subtitle export
Drop an audio file or click to browse
MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, WebM — practical length depends on device memory
Review the transcript before you export
A practical MP3 transcription workflow
Transcribe in the browser
The first run downloads a speech model. Later recordings can reuse the cached model on the same browser.
Correct high-risk details
Search for names, dates, prices and technical terms, then click the timestamp to hear the source before exporting.
MP3-specific checks
Converting the MP3 to WAV first does not restore detail already lost during compression.
If a recording contains hours of silence, trim it before transcription to reduce memory use.
Keep the original MP3 until the transcript and subtitles have been reviewed.
Questions about this workflow
Can I convert MP3 to text without uploading it?
Yes. The selected MP3 is decoded and transcribed in the browser rather than sent to an EarScribe server.
Will a higher-bitrate MP3 be more accurate?
Only when it preserves clearer speech. Microphone placement, noise and overlapping speakers usually have a larger effect.
Can I turn the same MP3 into subtitles?
Yes. The timestamped result can be exported as SRT or VTT after you review the cue text.