Convert MP3 to text — accurate, timestamped
Upload an MP3 — a podcast episode, an interview, a voice memo — and get an accurate transcript with timestamps you can search, quote, and export.
From MP3 to searchable text in about 30 seconds
Drop an MP3 into Silestis and it comes back as an accurate, timestamped transcript — a one-hour recording is typically done in about 30 seconds. Pick from 6 AI models depending on whether you want maximum speed or verbatim accuracy, and transcribe in 100+ languages with built-in translation.
Built for the audio that lives as MP3s
- Podcast episodes — speaker labels keep host-and-guest conversations readable.
- Interviews — quote the exact moment with a [mm:ss] timestamp.
- Voice memos & dictation — turn quick recordings into clean, copyable text.
- Recorded calls & briefings — search them later instead of re-listening.
How it works
- Upload your MP3 file (or paste a link if the audio is online).
- Pick an AI model — fast for quick drafts, highest-quality for verbatim accuracy.
- Get a transcript with timestamps — ready to quote, copy, and export.
More than an MP3 converter
The transcript is where Silestis starts, not where it stops. On paid plans you can ask questions and get answers with clickable [mm:ss] timestamps, run semantic search across every file you've transcribed, and generate notes, chapters, and flashcards. Export as TXT, PDF, or DOCX — or SRT/VTT with a timestamp-capable model.
Transcribing other formats too? See audio to text and video to text, how it works for podcasts and journalists, or start free on the pricing page.
MP3 to text — FAQ
How do I convert an MP3 to text for free?
Create a free Silestis account and upload your MP3 — the free tier includes 3 transcriptions (recordings up to 15 minutes), no credit card required. You get a timestamped transcript you can copy or export.
How long does it take to transcribe an MP3?
About 30 seconds per hour of audio with the fast model. Longer files process in the background while you keep working.
Which audio formats are supported besides MP3?
You can upload MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, and FLAC audio files — plus video files like MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and WebM, from which Silestis extracts the audio automatically.
Can I export the transcript?
Yes — as TXT, PDF, or DOCX, and as SRT/VTT subtitles when you transcribe with a timestamp-capable model (most of the 6).
The next lecture your AI tools can't open — Silestis can.
Open the video, click Silestis, done — a summary, timestamped answers, and notes, right on the page. Even when there's no transcript.
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