Convert audio to text in minutes

Upload your audio files and get accurate text transcripts. Sonix uses AI to deliver 99% accuracy with speaker identification and timestamps.

99% accuracy
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5 min
Average turnaround
Convert hour-long audio in minutes
99%
Transcription accuracy
Industry-leading speech recognition
53+
Languages supported
Convert audio in any language
30+
Export formats
Word, PDF, SRT, VTT, and more
Why convert audio

Benefits of audio to text conversion

Save Hours of Time

Manual transcription takes 4x the audio length. Sonix converts audio to text in minutes, freeing your team to focus on higher-value work.

Search & Reference

Text transcripts are searchable. Find any moment in your audio instantly by searching the transcript—no more scrubbing through hours of recordings.

Share & Collaborate

Share transcripts with colleagues, add comments, and collaborate on edits. Make your audio content accessible to your entire team.

Repurpose Content

Turn audio recordings into blog posts, social media content, meeting notes, or documentation. Extend the value of every recording.

Understanding conversion

Why AI transcription beats manual methods

Speed and Cost Advantages

Human transcription services can be costly and time-consuming, especially when you're regularly producing content. A professional transcriptionist charges $25 to $40 per hour and may take 48 hours or longer to complete an hour-long recording—requiring them to listen multiple times to ensure accuracy.

Sonix transcribes the same content in under five minutes with up to 99% accuracy, at a fraction of the cost. Thanks to artificial intelligence, Sonix produces more accurate transcripts than many manual services while eliminating long turnaround times. Transcribe as many files as you need, quickly and affordably.

Browser-Based Editing & Workflow Integration

For perfect results, all transcriptions require a little clean-up—especially with terms or phrases unique to your company or industry. These clean-ups are easily achieved with the Sonix in-browser editor.

The editor works like a word processor within your browser, synchronized perfectly with your source audio or video. Click any word to jump to that exact moment in the recording. Make changes, add speaker labels, and adjust timestamps without switching between programs. Once you're done editing, export your transcript in a variety of formats—Word, PDF, SRT, VTT, text, NVivo, or Adobe Audition session files—so you can incorporate the text into the next step of your workflow.

Features

Powerful audio to text
conversion features

AI-Powered Accuracy

Our Natural Language Processing engine delivers 99% accuracy and continuously improves to recognize accents and terminology.

Speaker Identification

Sonix automatically detects and labels multiple speakers. Your transcript is organized by speaker for easy reading.

In-Browser Editor

Review and edit your transcript with word-level timestamps. Make changes just like a word processor—no software to install.

Enterprise Security

AES-256 encryption, SOC 2 compliance, and strict data policies keep your audio and transcripts confidential.

Flexible Exports

Export to Word, PDF, SRT, VTT, NVivo, Adobe Audition, and 30+ other formats for your workflow.

53+ Languages

Convert audio to text in any language. Translate transcripts to additional languages with one click.

How it works

Convert audio to text in 4 easy steps

1

Upload your audio

Upload your audio file. We accept MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, and many more formats.

2

Select language

Choose the language spoken in your audio and click 'Transcribe Now'.

3

Review and edit

Use our in-browser editor to review your transcript. Every word is timestamped and editable.

4

Export and share

Download in Word, PDF, SRT, or other formats. Translate to 54+ languages with one click.

Common questions

Audio to text FAQ

How does audio to text conversion work?

Upload your audio file, select the spoken language, and Sonix's AI converts it to text in minutes. Review in our editor, then export to your preferred format.

How much does audio to text conversion cost?

Sonix offers flexible pricing starting at $5/hour for premium plans. Start with 30 minutes minutes free—no credit card required.

What languages does Sonix support?

Sonix supports 53+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, and many more. Translate transcripts to additional languages after conversion.

How fast is audio to text conversion?

Most audio files are converted in under 5 minutes, regardless of length. You'll receive an email when your transcript is ready.

Can I convert video to text too?

Yes! Sonix converts both audio and video files to text. Upload MP4, MOV, AVI, or any other video format and get an accurate transcript.

How accurate is the transcription?

Sonix achieves 99% accuracy using advanced AI speech recognition. Our in-browser editor makes it easy to review and perfect your transcript.

Why Sonix

The best audio to text converter

Fast & efficient

Convert audio to text in minutes, not hours. Focus on what matters—not manual transcription.

Affordable pricing

Pay a fraction of human transcription costs. Flexible plans for individuals, teams, and enterprises.

Secure & private

Enterprise-grade security protects your audio and transcripts. Delete data anytime.

Easy to use

No software to install. Upload, convert, edit, and export—all from your browser.

Customer reviews

Loved by 2.7M+ users

Rated 4.98 out of 5 based on 211 reviews

Sonix is quick and easy to use! It's efficient and transcriptions were very close to perfect - only a little editing needed!!
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Emma C.
London, England
I have to say the Arabic transcription was pretty awesome.
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David M.
Marylebone, UK
I’m really dazzled by your system. I have never seen something so accurate. You push the level higher than Otter and available for French language!
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Matthieu B.
Courbevoie, France
I found out out you guys because I had to do some transcribing for me yearbook class and my friend recommended you guys. It was a very easy process and it took hours off the time I had to a...
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Tracy M.
Brooklyn, NY USA
What I loved about the transcription is that it is fast and it's also highly accurate.
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Raj R.
Bloomington, Illinois
Sonix is a very user-friendly platform, and they are very transparent about what is included in the monthly fee... It's transcribed very fast and is quite ...
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Chrissy M.
Portland, OR, USA
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