Audio to Text
Upload an existing audio file and get a plain text transcript with its duration back — no timestamps, no caption file, just the words.
Step-by-step guide
How to Use Audio to Text
Start for free — no credit card, no software to install.
Pick the audio file on your device
Select an existing recording — no need to re-record inside the tool, just point it at the file you saved.
Confirm or set the language
Auto-detect handles most files; switch it manually if the recording has mixed languages or unusual vocabulary.
Download or copy the transcript
Once processing finishes, copy the text out or download it — the duration is included alongside it.
Why creators choose this tool
Audio to Text — Features & Capabilities
Everything you need to create professional voiceovers — in one tool.
Works from any file already on your device
No recording step inside the tool — you upload what you have.
Plain text plus duration, nothing timed
The result is text and a duration figure, not a subtitle or caption file.
Plan-based length ceiling
Free covers 20 minutes per file; paid plans raise that to 1, 3 or 6 hours.
Points-based charging
Transcription draws from the same points balance as every other tool on the account.
Use cases
What Can You Create with Audio to Text?
From TikTok to podcasts — here's where creators use this tool most.
Turning a saved voice memo into text
Get a written copy of something you recorded on your phone without retyping it by hand.
Processing a batch of downloaded audio files
Run through several files from a shared drive or download folder to pull the spoken content out of each one.
Extracting quotes from a recorded call
Find the exact wording of something said on a call by reading the transcript instead of scrubbing back through audio.
Archiving audio content as searchable text
Convert files that would otherwise sit unindexed on a drive into text you can search and reference.
vs Standard TTS
Vocallab vs Standard Text-to-Speech
See why creators switch from generic TTS tools to Vocallab.
About this tool
Everything you need to know about Audio to Text
You already have the recording — a voice memo, a downloaded audio file, a call you saved — and you want the words out of it, not another audio player. Upload the file and VocalLab returns a plain text transcript plus the total duration; there's no caption file, no timestamps, nothing to sync to video. Language is picked up automatically from the audio, or you can set it if the recording isn't in a single common language. File length is capped by plan — 20 minutes free, up to 1 hour on Lite, 3 hours on Pro, 6 hours on Max — and anything long runs in the background so you submit it and check back rather than waiting live.
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FAQ
Audio to Text — FAQ
Common questions users ask about the Audio to Text voice. If you need additional help, please contact us via the contact form or email us at support@vocallab.ai.
What file types can I upload?
Standard audio formats such as MP3 and WAV work; if you only have a video file you'll need to pull the audio out of it first with your own editor.
Will I get timestamps with the transcript?
No — the output is plain text and a total duration, without word-level or segment timing.
Is there a limit on file length?
Yes, by plan: 20 minutes on Free, 1 hour on Lite, 3 hours on Pro and 6 hours on Max per uploaded file.
Does it identify different speakers in the file?
No, there's no speaker labeling — multiple voices in one file come back as a single unbroken transcript.
How is this charged?
Transcription uses points from your regular balance, the same one used for narration and other tools.
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