Transcribe audio to text for free.
Upload an MP3, M4A, or WAV recording and get both a plain transcript and a timestamped transcript. Download your results as TXT or DOCX.
Free to use No account required Timestamped transcripts included
Step 1: Choose a recording
One file, up to 20 MB and 15 minutes.
Your audio leaves your device and is processed on Cloudflare's servers. The source recording is deleted after processing. Transcript results remain available for about one hour, then expire. This does not provide the desktop edition's local or offline privacy model.
Want a more private way to transcribe?
Transcription Dock Desktop is designed to run locally on your computer — even without an internet connection.
Your recordings stay on your device and are processed locally rather than being uploaded to a server. That can make the desktop edition a better option for interviews, research, meetings, client work, student information, and other recordings where privacy or confidentiality matters.
Desktop edition benefits:
- Audio stays on your computer
- Transcription runs locally
- Works offline
- No per-file uploads
- No recurring transcription limits
- Designed for privacy-sensitive work
Interested in the desktop edition?
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Step 2: Review your plain or timestamped transcript
How Transcription Dock works
- Choose an MP3, M4A, or WAV recording.
- Transcription Dock converts the recording to text.
- Review either the plain transcript or the timestamped transcript.
- Download the available TXT or DOCX result.
What you get
- Plain transcript
- Timestamped transcript
- Plain and timestamped TXT downloads
- DOCX download
- No account required
- Free web edition
Why use a timestamped transcript?
A timestamped transcript places time ranges beside sections of text, making it easier to locate a passage in the original recording. This is useful when reviewing interviews, meetings, research recordings, podcasts, and other audio.
Privacy and temporary processing
The free web edition uploads audio to Transcription Dock's Cloudflare infrastructure for processing. Source recordings are deleted after processing, and transcript results remain available for approximately one hour before they expire. There is no account or saved transcript history.
For the complete data-handling explanation, read the Privacy notice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Transcription Dock free?
Yes. The web edition is free to use within its current file, duration, browser, and service limits.
Does Transcription Dock create timestamps?
Yes. Each successful transcription includes both a plain transcript and a timestamped transcript, making it easier to locate passages in the original recording.
What is a timestamped transcript?
A timestamped transcript includes time ranges alongside sections of the transcription so you can match the text to the corresponding part of the audio.
What audio formats are supported?
The web edition accepts MP3, M4A, and WAV recordings up to 20 MB.
How long can a recording be?
A recording can be up to 15 minutes long in the current web edition.
Do I need an account?
No. Transcription Dock does not require an account and does not provide saved transcript history.
How long are transcripts stored?
Completed transcript results are available temporarily for approximately one hour. You can also use “Delete now” after transcription to remove the result sooner.
What is the difference between the web and desktop editions?
The web edition uploads audio to Cloudflare for processing. The planned desktop edition is designed to process recordings locally on your computer, work offline, and keep audio on your device.