Transcribe interviews
Convert recorded speech from MP3, WAV or other supported audio into editable text.
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Choose audioMP3, WAV, M4A, AAC or OGG · up to 10 minutesFiles are not stored on Zavilo servers.About Audio to Text
Audio to Text converts spoken audio into editable transcripts and timestamped subtitles. Speaker separation is optional: leave it off for a simpler transcript, or enable it when you need speaker labels and editable speaker names.
Common use cases
Create subtitle drafts
Generate timestamped transcript output that can be used as a starting point for SRT or VTT captions.
Search spoken content
Turn a long recording into text so names, topics and quotes are easier to locate.
How it works
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The browser decodes the selected audio into a format suitable for speech recognition.
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A speech-to-text model analyzes the audio in chunks and predicts words with timing information.
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The transcript is assembled into editable text and optional subtitle-style output.
Privacy & file handling
Speech recognition is designed for local processing
The supported transcription workflow processes the audio on the device rather than requiring the source recording to be uploaded to Zavilo.
Limitations and important notes
- Accuracy decreases with background noise, overlapping speakers, strong accents, music or poor microphones.
- Names, technical terms and numbers should be checked against the recording.
- Automatic speaker separation, where available, can assign turns incorrectly and should be reviewed.
Audio to Text vs Meeting Minutes
| Feature | Output focus | Use when |
|---|---|---|
| Audio to Text | Transcript and subtitle text | You need a faithful speech transcript |
| Meeting Minutes | Structured meeting record | You want a concise meeting-oriented summary format |
How to use Audio to Text
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Choose an MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC or OGG audio file.
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Select the spoken language and recognition quality.
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Optionally enable speaker separation if you need speaker labels.
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Convert the audio to text and review the transcript.
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Download the result as TXT, SRT or VTT.
Tips for better results
- Choose the spoken language directly when you know it for more consistent recognition.
- Leave speaker separation off when speaker labels are unnecessary.
- When enabled, speaker separation is an automatic estimate and should be reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
Can Audio to Text separate different speakers?
Yes, as an optional feature. Enable speaker separation when needed, then rename or correct speaker labels in the transcript.
Which audio formats are supported?
The tool accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC and OGG audio files.
Can I create subtitles from audio?
Yes. Timestamped SRT and VTT downloads are available in addition to a plain TXT transcript.