Transcribe Audio – Automatically with AI
Turn your audio files into text quickly and accurately. SmartScription uses OpenAI Whisper, one of the most advanced speech recognition models in the world, to automatically transcribe your recordings. Whether it's a podcast, interview, lecture, or voice memo – upload your file and receive a complete text transcript in just a few minutes.
How Audio Transcription Works
The process is straightforward: upload your audio file, our AI analyzes the spoken language, and creates a detailed text transcript. You can download, copy, or further process the result. Supported formats include MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and WEBM. Files up to 100 MB can be processed directly; larger files are automatically split.
Benefits of Automatic Audio Transcription
Lightning-Fast Results
Get your transcript in minutes, not hours. Our optimized pipeline ensures fast processing even for longer recordings.
High Accuracy
OpenAI Whisper recognizes spoken language with outstanding precision. The model was trained on thousands of hours of audio material and delivers consistently high-quality results.
Over 30 Languages
Automatic language detection for more than 30 languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and many more. The language is detected automatically.
GDPR Compliant
All data is processed and stored on EU servers in Frankfurt. Audio files are deleted after transcription. No training with your data.
Who Benefits from Audio Transcription?
Automatic audio transcription saves time across numerous professions and use cases. Journalists transcribe interviews and press conferences. Researchers convert qualitative interviews into searchable text. Content creators produce subtitles, show notes, and blog posts from their podcasts and videos. Students transcribe lectures for review. Businesses automatically document meetings and conference calls. Lawyers and doctors document conversations in a GDPR-compliant manner.
Supported Audio Formats
SmartScription supports all common audio and video formats: MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, MP4, WEBM, and more. You don't need to convert your files beforehand – just upload them and we'll handle the rest. Files over 25 MB are automatically split into chunks and processed piece by piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to transcribe an audio file?
The duration depends on the length of the recording. Typically, transcription takes just a few minutes – even for longer files. A 30-minute recording is usually transcribed in 2-5 minutes.
What audio quality is required?
The clearer the recording, the better the result. However, Whisper handles background noise and various dialects well. For best results, we recommend a clear speech recording.
Can I edit the transcription?
Yes, you can download the transcript after creation and further edit it in any text editor.
What happens to my audio file after transcription?
Your audio file is automatically deleted after successful transcription. We do not permanently store audio data. Only the text transcript remains in your account.