MP3 to Text: Transcribe MP3 Files with AI

What you get back from an MP3

An example from a podcast episode: the text with timestamps, and the summary that comes with it.

team-planning-episode.mp3 Example

0:00 Welcome back. Today we're talking about how small teams plan their week.

0:06 My guest runs a four-person design studio with one rule: no meetings on Mondays.

0:14 It started by accident. A client call got cancelled, Monday stayed empty, and we got more done than all week.

0:23 So now every planning call moves to Tuesday morning, and Monday is for focused work.

Summary

A small design studio keeps Mondays free of meetings.
Planning calls moved to Tuesday morning to protect focused work.

How to convert MP3 to text

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Upload the MP3

Upload an MP3 from your computer or phone. There is nothing to convert first.

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Get the transcript

Speech becomes clean text with timestamps. Pick the language or let Stenovo detect it.

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Export the text

Download TXT or PDF, with or without timestamps, or SRT subtitles.

Made for the MP3s you already have

Podcasts

Turn an episode into show notes, quotes and a transcript you can search.

Interviews

Every answer in writing, with timestamps to find the exact quote again.

Lectures

Study from the text instead of replaying a two-hour recording.

Calls and meetings

A recorded call saved as MP3 becomes notes you can search and share.

Before you upload an MP3

No need to convert it to WAV. Upload the MP3 as it is. Converting it again won't make the transcript any better.
The recording matters more than the bitrate. A standard MP3 from a phone or recorder is fine for speech. Background noise and distance from the microphone affect accuracy far more.
Long files fit in one upload. Pro takes up to 300 minutes or 2 GB per file, so a full episode or lecture doesn't need splitting.
Not an MP3? M4A, WAV, AAC, OGG, OPUS and WMA work too, plus video files. See audio to text.

MP3 to text: common questions

How do I convert an MP3 to text?

Upload the MP3 in Stenovo and wait a few minutes. You get the text with timestamps and a summary of the key points, and you can read, search or download it. There is nothing to install: it works in your browser.

Do I have to convert my MP3 to WAV first?

No. Stenovo accepts MP3 directly. Converting a compressed MP3 to WAV does not bring back any detail, so it will not make the transcript more accurate.

Does the MP3 bitrate affect accuracy?

Very little for speech. A standard MP3 from a phone, recorder or podcast is enough. Background noise, overlapping voices and a distant microphone matter far more. Only very heavily compressed files, such as old low-bitrate voice recordings, lose noticeable clarity.

Which languages can it transcribe from an MP3?

57, including English, Spanish and Portuguese. Pick the language yourself or let Stenovo detect it automatically.

How long can the MP3 be?

Pro accepts files up to 300 minutes or 2 GB each, enough for a long podcast episode or a full lecture. If yours is longer, split it or ask us for a higher limit.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes. You can try Stenovo without an account or a credit card. Pro gives you 1200 minutes a week when you need more.

Can I get subtitles from an MP3?

Yes. Download the transcript as SRT subtitles with timestamps, or as TXT or PDF with or without them.

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