Audio to Text Converter
How to transcribe audio
Upload audio in MP3, M4A, or WAV format from your device.
Let AI transcribe audio and add optional timestamps and speaker labels.
Review the transcript, choose an export format, and click download to save the text file.
Accurate audio transcription
A simpler way to transcribe audio
PDFLeader turns recordings into readable transcripts in your browser. Use our song to lyrics converter for AI transcription with optional timestamps and speaker labels.
Upload an audio file, review the result, and export a text file. You choose when to click download and save your transcript.
Practical audio to text workflows
Content creators
Convert audio to text for interviews, podcasts, and production notes, or use video to text for spoken content in MP4 video files.
FAQ
Can AI transcribe audio?
Yes. With PDFLeader, you upload a recording and let AI transcribe audio into a readable transcript. Optional timestamps help you navigate the recording, while speaker labels distinguish voices. Review the result, select an export format, and click download to save it yourself.
How can I convert speech to text?
To convert speech to text, record speech with a microphone, save the recording, and upload it in a format such as MP3, M4A, or WAV. Our speech recognition processes the spoken content into text for you to review, export, and download.
How do I transcribe audio to text?
Open our audio to text converter, upload your file, and let AI transcribe audio to text. After the AI transcription finishes, review the transcript, apply optional timestamps or speaker labels, select an export format, and click download to save the result.
How do I transcribe audio on my phone?
Open PDFLeader in your phone's browser and select the recording from your device. Upload the file, start transcription, and review the generated transcript. You can then choose an export format and tap download to save the result to your phone.
What is the easiest way to transcribe audio?
The easiest approach is a browser workflow: choose the audio; transcribe the recording with AI, review the generated text, and download it in your preferred export format. PDFLeader keeps the process in one place, with no desktop installation or manual copying between separate tools.
Which audio file formats can I transcribe?
PDFLeader works with common recording formats, including MP3, M4A, and WAV. Choose the audio file from your device and upload it in the browser. After transcription, review the transcript, select an export format, and download the text yourself when you are ready.
Can PDFLeader transcribe video files?
Yes. PDFLeader provides AI transcription for audio and video. Upload an audio or video file, such as an MP4 video, and the tool converts spoken content into a transcript. Review the video-to-text result, choose an export format, and download it yourself.
How can I improve transcription accuracy?
Use a clear recording with a steady microphone, distinct speech, and as little background noise as possible. Strong audio quality helps AI speech-to-text processing recognize words, accents, and speaker changes more accurately. Review the transcript before exporting and downloading the final text.
Can I add timestamps and speaker labels?
Yes. Timestamps are optional, so you can include them when you need a time-based reference to the original recording. Speaker labels can separate different voices in the transcript. Once the result is ready, choose an export and click download to save it.