Convert MP3 to text — searchable and exportable
Upload an MP3 — a podcast episode, an interview, or a voice memo — and get a transcript you can search, review, quote, and export. Timestamps depend on the selected mode.
From MP3 to searchable text
Drop an MP3 into Silestis and choose from 3 focused cloud modes for speed, long-form translation, or speaker labels. Timestamp and language support depend on the selected mode; processing time depends on duration, media quality, and current service load.
Built for the audio that lives as MP3s
- Podcast episodes — Speakers mode can 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 the transcription mode that matches your need: speed, flexible long-form work, or speaker labels.
- Get a transcript ready to review, copy, and export; timestamp availability depends on the selected mode.
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. Free includes up to 3 successful transcriptions within 100 lifetime credits, with cloud recordings up to 30 minutes each, no credit card required. You get a timestamped transcript you can copy or export.
How long does it take to transcribe an MP3?
Files process in the background while you keep working. Completion time depends on duration, media format, selected mode, and current service load.
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 mode.
Start from the supported lecture page you already use.
Open the video and click Silestis to start a transcript, summary, and notes workflow on the page. Timestamp-capable modes can also return cited answers, including when no source transcript exists.
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