Free Speech to Text
Transcribe audio and video to text for free. No signup required. 10 free minutes per day — or create a free account for 600 minutes per month.
What You Get for Free
No Signup
10 free minutes per day. No account, no email, no credit card. Just upload and transcribe.
Free Account
600 minutes per month. Save transcripts to your dashboard. Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, and more.
Need More?
Paid plans start at $4/mo with 1,500 minutes, all models, and team features.
Free vs. Paid
| Feature | Anonymous | Free Account | Pro ($15/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes | 10/day | 600/mo | 7,500/mo |
| Languages | 100+ | 100+ | 100+ |
| AI Models | Whisper Turbo | 5 models | All models |
| Speaker Detection | |||
| Export | TXT, SRT | TXT, SRT | All formats |
| Save Transcripts | 24h link | 30 days | Permanent |
| Live Transcription | |||
| Team Seats | Unlimited |
How It Works
1
Upload or Record
Upload a file, paste a URL, or record from your microphone.
2
AI Transcribes
Our AI processes your audio in seconds. Speaker detection included.
3
Download & Share
Copy, download as TXT/SRT, or share via link. No account needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upload your audio or video file to STT.ai. Select your preferred AI model and options, then click Transcribe. Your transcript will be ready in minutes. Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, JSON, or PDF.
Yes! STT.ai offers 600 free minutes per month for all users. No signup required for your first transcription. Paid plans with more minutes and features start at $5/month.
Accuracy depends on the AI model you choose and audio quality. Our best models achieve a 5-7% Word Error Rate on benchmarks, meaning 93-95%+ accuracy. Clear audio with minimal background noise produces the best results.
STT.ai offers 10+ models including Whisper Large V3, NVIDIA Canary, and more. You can compare results from different models on the same file.
Yes. After transcribing, export your transcript as SRT or VTT subtitle files. These work with YouTube, Vimeo, and all major video platforms.
Yes. STT.ai automatically identifies and labels different speakers using AI speaker diarization. Works across all models and languages.
Most files are transcribed in under 5 minutes. A 1-hour audio file typically takes 2-3 minutes with our fastest models.
STT.ai supports 20+ audio and video formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, MP4, MKV, MOV, WebM, and AVI. Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, JSON, or PDF.
Yes. Audio files are processed and deleted after transcription. Your data is never used for training. Client-side encryption is free on all plans — it encrypts stored transcripts with a key only you have. During processing, the server handles your audio in plaintext. Learn about our security.
Yes. STT.ai offers a REST API with Python and Node.js SDKs. Free tier includes 100 minutes/month.
Yes. STT.ai includes a built-in transcript editor where you can correct errors, rename speakers, and adjust timestamps.
Every transcript gets a unique shareable link. Export to DOCX or PDF for email. Pro plans offer password-protected and permanent links.
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