How do I accurately convert my MPGA files to closed captions? ![:clipboard: 📋](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twemoji/11.1.0/2/svg/1f4cb.svg)
Sonix uses the latest automated transcription technology to convert your audio files (*.mpga) to closed captions. Follow these six steps and see how magical it is:
![Step 1: Want to convert your MPGA file to a closed caption file? Your first step is to create a free Sonix account. Step 1: Create a free Sonix account to start converting your MPGA file to a closed caption file](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/1-how-to-convert-sign-up-69cfc7d89ef24c1bc86cf1153b9e7f81.png)
Step 1
Sign up for a free Sonix trial account—includes 30 minutes of free MPGA to captions conversion.
![Step 2: Quickly upload your MPGA files to Sonix Step 2: Upload your MPGA files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or by dragging it on the page.](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/2-how-to-convert-upload-file-drag-and-drop-9f10b273a979815421fa02cd4d5d86ed.png)
Step 2
Upload the MPEG-1 Layer 3 Audio File file(s) (*.MPGA) from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, or by dragging it on the page.
![Step 3: Please choose the language that was spoken in your MPGA file. Step 3: Select the language spoken in your MPGA file, then click 'Start Transcribing Now.'](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/3-how-to-convert-select-language-9db496004ce03742ef35390190de2810.png)
Step 3
Choose the language spoken in the uploaded MPGA file. We support over 53 different languages including Russian, Chinese, Spanish, and English. Click the 'Start Transcribing Now' button.
![Step 4: Our cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms will convert your MPGA to SRT in minutes. Step 4: Sonix does all the work so grab a tasty cupcake. Our servers will extract the audio from your MPGA file and convert it to SRT.](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/4-how-to-convert-sonix-transcribes-208964e677ef4aa2b20cdc5ba5b3d758.png)
Step 4
Sonix will then automatically transcribe the audio from your MPGA file and convert it to a simple text format. Grab a cupcake, it will take only a few minutes.
![Step 5: Edit your preliminary closed captioning transcript in your browser with Sonix's AudioText Editor. Step 5: Once your MPGA was converted to text, you might need to polish up the transcript. Now, you can easily do that with our AudioText Editor.](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/5-how-to-convert-sonix-audiotext-editor-ca2655282eab43dc163b73a5799d2db7.png)
Step 5
Use the Sonix AudioText Editor to polish your transcript before we convert it to a caption file. Simply type in your browser to correct any words in your transcript.
![Step 6: Click export and select 'Subrip caption file (.srt)' to download a SubRip Subtitle file. Step 6: Download a SRT version of your MPGA file by clicking Export and selecting 'Subrip caption file (.srt).'](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/6-how-to-convert-export-to-srt-file-9602a336bbe79703ece3b88a2687497e.png)
Step 6
Click the 'Export' button. Choose either 'Subrip subtitle file (.srt)' or 'WebVTT file (.vtt)' from the dropdown to download the closed caption version of your MPGA file. You can also adjust the character length and time duration length of each caption.
That's it! Your MPGA file has now been converted to closed captioning and is ready for the next step in your workflow!
Thousands of customers create closed captions from their MPGA files with Sonix ![:sparkling_heart: 💖](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twemoji/11.1.0/2/svg/1f496.svg)
Frequently Asked Questions for MPEG-1 Layer 3 Audio File (*.MPGA) to subtitle ![:speaker: 🔈](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twemoji/11.1.0/2/svg/1f508.svg)
What is a MPGA file?
MPGA files, also known as MPEG-1 Layer 3 Audio files, are the audio tracks usually found embedded in MPEG-based videos and streaming files. Most MPGA files are encoded with the same compression algorithm as MP3 files. Thus, any media player that can handle MP3 files can also decode MPGA files. MPGA files are compressed audio filesand takes up less space when compared to WAV files. MPGA files are also commonly used in police investigations or for recording interviews. Since MPGA files are compressed, it is more difficult to tamper with the underlying audio because a user would have to decode the MPGA file to a more editable format and then re-encode the file, which would also inadvertently overwrite most of the file’s meta data. MPGA files are a widely accessible file format.
Does Sonix transcribe audio files with a *.MPGA file extension?
Yes, Sonix does automatically transcribe audio files with a .MPGA file extension. Sonix is an online audio to text converter. Convert any audio (mpga, mp3, m4a, wav, ...) or video (mp4, mov, avi, ...) file to text without installing any software! Sonix quickly and accurately transcribes *.MPGA files and converts them to text in a subtitle format.
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Other ways to convert your MPGA audio files with Sonix ![:speaker: 🔈](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twemoji/11.1.0/2/svg/1f508.svg)
MPGA to text
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MPGA to docx
Accurately transcribe your MPGA file to Microsoft Word Format (docx) so you can bring the transcript into your workflow.
MPGA to PDF
Easily transcribe your MPGA file to Adobe's Portable Document Format (pdf) so you can share them with colleagues.
MPGA to subtitles
Create subtitles for your MPGA files to make them more accessible for your audience.
MPGA to srt
Quickly create subtitles from your MPGA files and save them as SRTs, one of the most widely supported subtitle formats.
MPGA to VTT
Create more advanced captions for your MPGA files by using the latest caption format VTT (Video Text Tracks).
Create closed captions from your MPEG-1 Layer 3 Audio File files with Sonix ![:rocket: 🚀](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twemoji/11.1.0/2/svg/1f680.svg)
Sonix automatically transcribes and translates your audio/video files in 53+ languages. Easily search, edit, and share your media files. Sonix is an online, fully-automated speech to text service that quickly converts MPEG-1 Layer 3 Audio File files to captions. Fast, accurate, and affordable. Millions of users from all over the world.
Includes 30 minutes of free transcription