Free Audio Transcription with AI Summary

Upload any audio or video file and get an accurate, speaker-labeled transcript plus an AI summary with action items. Free — no account, no watermark.

Drop an audio or video file here

m4a, mp3, wav, mp4, webm and more — up to 200MB. Free, no account needed.

How it works

  1. Upload your file. Drag in any audio or video — a voice memo, a meeting recording, an interview, a lecture.
  2. AI transcribes it. Pick the language (or let it auto-detect) and each speaker is labeled with timestamps.
  3. Get the summary. Alongside the full transcript, you get a structured summary with key points and action items — copy it or download everything as a text file.

Common questions

Is this transcription tool really free?

Yes. You can transcribe up to 5 files per day (200MB each) free, with no account and no watermark. For unlimited recording and transcription, the Wave app has a free plan and paid plans from $11.67/month.

What file formats can I upload?

Any common audio or video format: m4a, mp3, wav, aac, ogg, flac, mp4, webm, and mov. Video files are transcribed from their audio track.

Does it detect different speakers?

Yes. The transcript labels each speaker automatically (Speaker A, Speaker B, …) with timestamps, so you can follow who said what.

What languages are supported?

You can choose from 15 languages — including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese — or let the tool detect the language automatically. The AI summary is written in the same language as the recording.

What happens to my file after transcription?

Your file is uploaded to temporary storage, transcribed, and then deleted from our storage automatically. We don't keep your audio.

How is this different from the Wave app?

This tool transcribes files you already have. The Wave app records the conversation in the first place — meetings, phone calls, in-person conversations, lectures — on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, and Apple Watch, and transcribes and summarizes automatically. Every recording is saved to a searchable library you can ask questions about.

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