Audio to
text converter

Turn audio into text to generate instant transcriptions and boost accessibility with Captions’ audio-to-text converter.

Turn audio into text to generate instant transcriptions and boost accessibility with Captions’ audio-to-text converter.

An audio waveform with an arrow pointing to a text-filled box.An audio waveform with an arrow pointing to a text-filled box.

Turn speech
to text

Turn speech
to text

Instant transcription

Use AI to instantly transcribe your audio to text. Captions offers you an audio-to-text converter as part of its automatic captioning feature, letting you add custom captions to videos. You can translate captions into various other languages to attract wider audiences.

Guaranteed accuracy

The audio-to-text converter ensures that your transcriptions are accurate. Our powerful transcription software lets you edit and transcribe your content and syncs audio perfectly with just a few clicks. With Captions, you can rank higher on search engine pages, driving more traffic to your content.

Improved accessibility

Captions helps you create content for diverse audiences. With automatic captions and instant subtitles, you can improve the accessibility and inclusivity of your videos and reach more markets. Use the app to adapt your messaging for specific segments and increase engagement.

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Turn audio to text
in three steps

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Upload

Open Captions and upload your video or audio file by clicking the “Upload” or “+” button to add your content. Select the video or audio file you want to add.

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Generate

Use the automatic captions feature to convert audio by selecting the video’s original language. Then, choose whether to keep your transcript in that language and generate captions or decide to translate it and add subtitles. After the captions are generated, you can edit or hide them.

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Edit

Review and edit the text with Captions’ AI Edit. You can add effects like captions, transitions, sound effects, and motion graphics to your video. Once you’re happy with your content, you can download and share it on your social media channels.

Transcribe Audio

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ

What’s an audio-to-text transcription?

Audio-to-text transcription refers to the conversion of speech from an audio file to written text. You can transcribe any kind of video file, opening you up to countless content ideas.

Audio transcription is common in journalism, video production, market and user experience research, and academic research. Audio-to-text transcripts greatly improve these industries’ productivity and content accessibility, as well as saving time.

With Captions, you can automatically transcribe audio files and add subtitles and captions to your video files, speeding up your video production time. Transcriptions also help improve your content’s accessibility and inclusivity by making it available to audience segments who can’t hear the sound.

A wider audience signals to platforms like YouTube that your content is worth promoting.

What factors affect transcription accuracy?

Several factors affect transcription accuracy. They include audio and recording quality, background noise, audio artifacts, connectivity issues, and the complexity of vocabulary or jargon. 

Your transcriptions’ accuracy also depends on the software you use, such as the engine you choose for transcription and training, the AI model’s data, and equipment limitations.

That’s why using Captions for your transcription ensures accuracy. The AI tools use advanced speech recognition technology that reduces the need for manual editing. Captions app is ideal for voice-to-text conversion on the go, allowing users to transcribe on various devices, from mobile to desktop.

To make sure your transcription is correct, you should also edit and proofread it. Content creators can do this themselves for straightforward, simple projects — but for more complex content or a high volume of recordings, it’s smart to hire a transcription service provider.

Which is the best audio-to-text converter?

Captions is an excellent choice for an audio-to-text converter. It can generate correct, real-time transcriptions and is an ideal solution for creators who need reliable translations.

Captions is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to auto-transcribe audio with a minimal learning curve. Thanks to advanced speech recognition technology and real-time translations, you can count on accurate, fast transcriptions every time.

Besides transcription, Captions offers numerous video editing tools to polish your content, from adding captions to translating video into multiple languages and adding AI avatars to simplify and scale your content production.

Captions is available on multiple platforms, letting users integrate across devices such as iPhones, Android, Macs, PCs, and web browsers. Multi-device support means you can transcribe audio wherever you go.

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