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Transcribe audio files to text in seconds with 99% accuracy. Get fast, reliable transcripts with Riverside’s free AI audio transcriber online.

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How to transcribe audio to text online with Riverside

Step 1Record or upload audio

Create a new studio and record in high resolution for more accurate audio transcription. You can also upload your audio or video file.

Step 2 Convert audio to text

Sit and relax, but don’t get too comfy. Transcribing audio happens fast with Riverside and you still get 99% accuracy.

Step 3 Download audio transcripts

Preview your recording and transcripts. Choose between a text or subtitle file then download your audio transcripts.

Step 4Repurpose or share transcripts

Turn your transcripts into text posts, emails or summaries. Or upload them along with your audio to help search engines find your content.

Why choose Riverside

An audio transcriber that delivers down to the last word

Audio to text in quick time

Convert audio to text without spending hours typing. You don’t even have to upload anything (but you can). Record on Riverside, and you’ll have an audio transcription ready after your session.

Transcriptions with 99% accuracy

Get spot-on audio transcripts powered by advanced AI speech-to-text recognition. Pair this with high-res recordings, and you’ll never have to worry about “there” becoming “their”.

Transcribe audio in 100+ languages

Español? Français? Italiano?

Riverside’s  AI audio transcriber is compatible with 100+ languages, including French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese.

Speaker labels for every transcript

Invite up to 9 guests to join your meetings from wherever they are. Our audio transcriber automatically detects and labels each speaker in your transcript for easy navigation.

Caption-friendly transcripts

Download a subtitle file (SRT) with automatic timestamps. Perfect for uploading captions or subtitles to platforms like YouTube. No manual syncing required.

Ready to repurpose text transcripts

Export transcripts in TXT format to quickly turn your audio into other content. From blog posts and show notes to publish-ready transcripts that improve discoverability.

Seconds to transcribe. 99% accuracy. No effort required.

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How to choose the best audio transcriber

Here are a few tips to choose the best audio transcription software (PS: Riverside has them all):

Affordable price: 

While human-made manual transcriptions can be very accurate, their price can quickly add up over time.

Fast and automatic: 

You don’t want to wait hours. Even a lengthy recording should take only a few minutes to turn into a transcript.

Accurate and reliable:

Don’t compromise on accuracy for speed. Pick a reliable audio transcriber with high accuracy rates.

Multiple audio transcript file formats:

Text (TXT) files are ideal for repurposing audio into written content. SubRip (SRT) files are timestamped, making them suitable for quick and easy subtitles or captions. 

Multiple speakers support: 

Look for audio transcribers that can differentiate between speakers and highlight them clearly.

Easy to use:

Look for software with an intuitive interface that is also accessible without complicated downloads.

Audio to text to:

Repurpose your content

Get the best from each of your recordings. Transform transcripts into blogs, social media text snippets, or generate concise summaries for creating carousels.

Boost your reach

Improve your search rankings and drive more traffic to your platform. Upload keyword-rich transcripts alongside your audio (and video) content.  

Edit content with ease

Skip rewatching everything! Track your edits with your transcript. Even better, with Riverside’s text-based editor, diretly edit recordings by editing your transcript text.

Make support materials

Equip your students with high-quality study materials and references. Transcribe your lessons into comprehensive summaries and resources.

“Highly recommend Riverside if you have a podcast, create content, host panels, or do ANYTHING that involves video recording and editing. It's saved me so much time, and we all know time is money.
Codie Sanchez, Founder | Contrarian Thinking

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What is an audio transcriber?

An audio transcriber is a human or software that converts audio into written text. 

Humans are often very accurate, but their services can be costly, and they require some time.

 Automated audio transcribers use AI speech-to-text recognition to convert audio to text. While they’re much faster, they aren’t always as accurate for heavy accents or unclear recordings. But if you’re using Riverside, you’ll get crystal clear audio and advanced AI transcripts with 99% accuracy.

How do you transcribe audio?

You can create an audio transcript manually or through dedicated software. 

Manually, you can listen and transcribe audio yourself. This is very time-consuming. Or, you can hire someone, which can be expensive. 

Transcription software will save you tons of time and money. If you’re using Riverside, follow these steps to transcribe:

  • Create a new studio and record your audio on Riverside for the best results.  But you can also upload your own recording.
  • Click on your recording to preview it.
  • At the bottom of the preview, go to Transcript and click “Download” to choose between a text and subtitle file.

Read more in our full guide on how to transcribe audio to text.

How can I get free audio transcripts?

There are plenty of free audio transcribers online. We have one too! You can use our free online audio transcription tool with these steps:

  • Click “Transcribe now” to upload a file.
  • Select your audio’s language and content type. Click “Start transcribing”. 
  • Let our AI do the audio to text conversion. 
  • “Download” your new captions or text transcripts for free. 

The fallback here is that you’ll need to upload your audio files each time, and it’ll take longer cause it’s not automatic. For quick automatic transcriptions and a whole lot more, it’s worth signing up for a paid plan

What is the best transcription software?

We’ve got a full list of some of the best transcription software. But if you’re looking for almost 100% accurate transcriptions fast after recordings, give Riverside a shot. You'll get quick AI takeaways, automatic captions and a text-based editor where you can trim your recording by deleting text in your transcript.

Which languages can I transcribe my audio in?

Riverside can transcribe in 100+ languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and many others. Check our full list of transcription languages.

How accurate are AI transcriptions?

It depends on the efficiency of the AI transcription software you’re using. We can say at Riverside, our transcriptions are up to 99% accurate. We use some of the most advanced AI speech-to-text technology. 

To improve your accuracy, we suggest you:

  • Use high-quality clear audio recordings. (Record with us, and you’ll get this. ;))
  • Speak as clearly as you can. Note that accents can sometimes be harder for AI to pick.
  • Avoid crosstalk, where multiple speakers are speaking at once. (With our separate recording tracks, you can easily work around this.

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