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MP3 to text, in minutes

Drop an MP3 and get clean, searchable, timestamped text you can actually use.

MP3 is the most common audio format, and the worst to search. Verbatext turns an MP3 file into structured text: a summary, chapters, key moments and the full transcript, all timestamped. Upload one file or fifty, paste a direct link, and export the result anywhere.

How it works

1

Upload your MP3

Drag in an MP3 (up to 500MB), drop a batch, or paste a direct audio link. WAV, M4A, FLAC and 15+ other formats work too.

2

We transcribe it in minutes

Whisper large-v3 with an AI cleanup pass returns punctuated, readable text, not raw machine output. The first 5 minutes are free, no credit card.

3

Get structured, exportable text

Summary, chapters, key moments, quotes and show notes, plus clickable timestamps. Export to TXT, SRT, VTT, Markdown, PDF or JSON.

Why Verbatext

98%+ accuracy, 50+ languages

Whisper large-v3 plus an AI cleanup pass for punctuation, capitalization and readable paragraphs.

Structure, not just a wall of text

Auto summary, topics, chapters, key moments and pull quotes, each linked to a timestamp you can jump to.

Minutes, not hours

A GPU pipeline transcribes a 2-hour file in about a minute. Drop up to 50 files at once for a whole backlog.

Fair pricing, minutes never expire

Pay as you go from $5, or subscribe. The first 5 minutes of any file are free.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is MP3 transcription?

Typically 98%+ on clear audio, using Whisper large-v3 with an AI cleanup pass for punctuation and capitalization. Heavy accents, crosstalk and noise lower it, as with any tool.

Is it free?

The first 5 minutes of any MP3 are transcribed free with no credit card. The full file unlocks from $5 pay as you go, billed by the minute.

What can I export?

TXT, SRT and VTT subtitles, Markdown, PDF and JSON. You also get a paste-ready summary, chapters and show notes.

Is there a file size or length limit?

Single files up to 500MB. You can upload up to 50 at once and they transcribe in parallel.

Try it on your file now

The first 5 minutes are free, no credit card. See the quality before you pay.

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