How to Convert MP3 to Text

Text transcripts can be useful for all kinds of audio file formats: podcasts, interviews, speeches, meetings — the list goes on. When you convert MP3 to text, you experience several benefits: from SEO, to meeting notes, to accessibility. Converting MP3 files to text is a true game changer.

Whether you’re trying to focus in an interview, keep track during a meeting or listen to an industry leader at a conference, making audio recordings is a great way to create a record of an event without having to be taking notes constantly. 

But what do you do with the recording?

From sifting through interview findings to reflecting back on lectures, transcribing MP3 audio files into text  will help you review materials much more quickly than listening to hours of audio. 

So, whether you need to convert an MP3, a WAV, or other common file format to text, Rev’s audio transcription service can help you create fast and accurate transcriptions. 

Converting MP3 to Text in Three Steps

Converting your MP3 files to text with Rev is quick and easy. Here’s how:

  • Upload your MP3 file to Rev: just click ‘Upload Files’ and select your audio file from your computer. You can also paste a link to a public URL to get started.
  • Choose additional options: from adding timestamps to rushing your order for 5x faster delivery, you choose a range of additional extras for your transcript. Simply check the box next to the option you want. When you’re ready, click ‘Checkout’ and let us get to work.
  • Download your transcript: Rev can convert MP3s to text within a matter of minutes. You’ll be notified when your transcription is ready for download.

1. Upload Your MP3 File

If your MP3 file is on your computer, simply upload the file. You can also paste a public URL of your audio and get it transcribed.

2. Choose Additional Options

You can rush your MP3 transcript (5x faster delivery), add timestamps and/or timecodes, get a machine-generated "instant first draft," and more.

3. Get Your MP3 Transcript

Rev can convert MP3 to text within a matter of minutes. You'll be notified when your transcript is ready for download.

Why Convert MP3 Files to Text With Rev?

Working with Rev to convert your files is a great way to simplify the process and take more work off your plate. Learn more about the benefits of working with Rev below.

It’s Simple and Fast

If you need to share prospective employee interviews with your team, present the main takeaways from a long meeting, or even make a court reporting transcript, converting MP3 to text makes it easier to share information with others or keep track of notes for the future.

However, manually listening to and transcribing your MP3s is a hugely time-consuming process and may not be the best use of your resources. Using an automatic transcription service like Rev’s will help you create accurate transcripts that you can easily refer back to whenever you need.

You Can Convert On Multiple Platforms

Rev works with most web browsers, making it easy for anyone to convert MP3 to text online. There’s no need to download any software — all it takes is a few clicks.

You can also easily place orders directly from other online platforms like Dropbox, YouTube, Vimeo, or your Google Drive account, keeping everything online.

Want to customize your transcripts? Once you’ve got your text file, our free, interactive editor allows you to fix typos, adjust timings, and change speaker names side-by-side with your content. See how easy it is with our interactive editor example.

Easily Edit Your Transcripts

You don’t have to be an IT specialist to do this! Rev’s transcription service is easy to use, with explanations every step of the way. Just upload your MP3 file to get started, and we’ll do the rest.

Once one of our 70,000+ freelancers has transcribed your MP3 with 99%+ accuracy, you’ll have a text file that’s easy to scan and share, giving you more time to spend on the important things.

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Rev Beats the Competition

  • 99% accuracy on human transcription services
  • Most accurate automatic transcription software service in the world
  • Excellent customer support

Why Convert MP3 Files to Text?

  • You can post MP3 transcripts to landing pages, and rank in Google.
  • Convert MP3 recordings into meeting notes.
  • Transcribe podcasts, interviews, speeches, meetings, etc.

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