The Ultimate Guide to Film-to-Sound Transformation - Uncovering the Top 6 Free Techniques Set for 2E2024.

The Ultimate Guide to Film-to-Sound Transformation - Uncovering the Top 6 Free Techniques Set for 2E2024.

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“The Ultimate Guide to Film-to-Sound Transformation - Uncovering the Top 6 Free Techniques Set for 2E2024.”

If you have the footage in which only the sound has all the meat, you might want to remove the visuals from the clip and keep only the audio track to save some space on your storage media. Because the videos nowadays are usually in MP4 format, and the most commonly used audio type is MP3, it becomes imperative to learn how to convert MP4 to MP3.

It is also important to know which tools are best for such kind of conversion and what benefits and downsides they come with if installed on your PC.

That said, here, you will learn how to convert video to audio using six extremely popular and widely used programs.

1 - Filmora 2 - VLC media player 3 - Audacity
4 - QuickTime 5 - Media Converter 6 - Video to MP3 Converter

Watch a Video First to Take a Quick View of These Programs

Video to Audio Convert

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Video to Audio Convert

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

1 Filmora - [Windows, Mac, iPhone & Android]

A product by Wondershare that is one of the most versatile development organizations, Filmora , is available for Windows and Mac platforms. The tool is a full-fledged post-production program that many professionals use because it is lightweight and due to its simple UI and not-so-steep learning curve.

The instructions given below explain how to convert video to audio with Filmora:

Step 1: Import Source Media

Launch Wondershare Filmora (a Windows computer here used here), click anywhere inside the Media window present at the upper-left section, and select and import a source video file to the program.

Turn Video Into Audio

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Turn Video Into Audio

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

 How to convert video to audio in Filmora- import

Step 2: Add Media to Timeline

Drag the imported footage to the Timeline at the bottom of the window. Optionally, right-click the media in the Timeline itself, and click Detach Audio to separate the audio track from the video. Trim off the unwanted sections from the clip if need be.

 How to convert video to audio in Filmora- add to timeline

Step 3: Convert Video to Audio

Click EXPORT from the top-center of the window, go to the Video tab on the Export box, select MP3 from the bottom of the Format list in the left pane, choose other preferences by clicking the SETTINGS button from the right, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner.

 convert video to mp3 in Filmora

Benefits of Using Filmora

Some of the advantages of using Filmora to convert video clips to audio are:

  • Easy audio separation from the video
  • Ability to export videos directly to audio
  • Ability to adjust the audio and remove the background noise
  • Ability to record voice and integrate it into the audio clip

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have many audio formats for exporting.

Supported Audio Formats: At the time of this writing, Filmora supports only MP3 audio format while exporting directly.

Convert Video to Audio

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Convert Video to Audio

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

2 VLC Media Player [Windows, Mac & Linux]

A well-known application that supports almost all media formats and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, the VLC media player has its built-in Converter that can transcode your video clips to audio for free.

The steps given below explain how to convert video to audio with VLC media player:

Step 1: Import Source Video

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Launch VLC media player, click Media from the menu bar at the top, and click Convert / Save from the menu. Make sure that the File tab is selected on the Open Media box, click Add from the right side of the File Selection field, and click Convert / Save from the bottom.

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Step 2: Select Output Format and Preferences

On the Convert box, make sure that the Convert radio button is selected, choose an audio format from the Profile drop-down list, optionally click the Settings (Wrench) icon present next to the drop-down list itself, choose other output preferences for the audio and click Save to get back to the Convert box.

Step 3: Choose Output Folder and Convert

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Click Browse from the Destination section to select an output folder, enter a name for the exported file in the Destination file field, and click Start to convert audio to video with VLC media player.

Benefits of Using VLC media player

Some advantages that VLC offers include:

  • Doesn’t require any other application to be installed for conversion
  • Makes the process quite simple and absolutely free

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have editing tools to manipulate the clips before converting.

Supported Audio Formats: VLC media player supports OGG (Vorbis), MP3, and FLAC format while exporting.

3 Audacity [Windows, Mac & Linux]

Audacity is yet another cross-platform tool that is specifically dedicated to audio formats and is also used by many professionals to produce industry-standard audio clips. Even though Audacity is an open-source and free program, some new users may find it challenging to understand the interface.

The steps are given below explain the process of converting video to audio with Audacity:

Step 1: Install Supported Tools

Assuming that Audacity is already installed on your PC, to import video files to the program, go to https://lame.buanzo.org/#lamewindl and download and install ffmpeg for Windows for Audacity if it is not already installed. You can do a quick online search for other platforms and see if your copy of Audacity needs the tools or plugins required to import the videos.

Step 2: Import Source Video

Go to file> Open from the menu bar and select and import the video that you want to convert to audio.

Step 3: Convert Video to Audio

 convert video to mp3 in audacity

Make the required manipulations to the audio, go to file> Export, and choose your preferred audio format from the list. Choose a destination folder and other output preferences on the Export Audio box, and click Save to convert video to audio with Audacity.

Benefits of Using Audacity

Some benefits that Audacity offers include:

  • Granular editing and fine-tuning of audio tracks
  • Wide range of output preferences
  • Ability to produce industry-standard outputs
  • Offers plethora of options and tools to add various effects to the sounds

Disadvantages: Some new users may find it challenging to understand the interface. Audacity also needs additional tools to be installed to support video files as inputs.

Supported Audio Formats: Audacity supports almost all major audio formats including MP3, OGG, WAV, etc.

4 QuickTime [Mac]

QuickTime is the default media player that comes along with macOS and is installed automatically. Being a proprietary of Apple Inc., QuickTime natively supports all the formats developed by the company, along with some other most popular file types such as MP4, MP3, etc.

To convert a video file to audio with QuickTime on Mac, you can follow the instructions given below:

Step 1: Import Source Video

Launch QuickTime on your Mac computer, go to file from the menu bar, click Open File, use the box that opens to locate and select the video that you want to convert, and click Open from the bottom-right corner.

Step 2: Convert to Audio

 convert video to mp3 in QuickTime

Click file again, go to Export this time, and then click audio Only from the sub menu that appears. On the next box, enter a name for the output file in the Export As field, choose a destination folder from the Where drop-down list, optionally click the drop-down button from the right side of the Where field to configure other preferences, and click Save to convert video to audio with QuickTime.

Benefits of Using QuickTime

Some advantages of using QuickTime to convert video to audio include:

  • Mac users don’t need to install any third-party conversion tool or additional plugin
  • Conversion process is easy and almost seamless

Disadvantages: Doesn’t give any option to choose an output format and doesn’t allow editing the clips either.

Supported Audio Formats: By default, QuickTime player converts videos files to M4A audio format.

5 Media Converter – video to mp3 [iPhone]

Among several iOS apps that have been developed for video to audio conversion, Media Converter – video to mp3 is one of those that has decent star ratings and user reviews. The app is around 66MB in size and can be obtained from the App Store.

The process on how to convert video to audio with Media Converter is explained below:

  • Launch Media Converter
  • Import the source video to the app
  • Choose Extract Audio from the Conversion Type menu
  • Select your preferred output audio format
  • Begin the conversion process

 convert video to mp3 in Media Converter

Benefits of Using Media Converter

A couple of advantages of using Media Converter to convert video to audio are listed below:

  • Eliminates the use of PC or laptop
  • Can be obtained easily
  • Can be used even while moving

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have the flexibility of granular editing as it is there when using a computer program.

Supported Audio Formats: The audio formats that Media Converter supports include MP3, M4A, OGG, WAV, FLAC, etc.

6 Video to MP3 Converter [Android]

With around 4.5-star rating on Play Store, Video to MP3 Converter is another app that can convert your video files to audio right on your Android smartphone. In addition, the app also allows basic video trimming that may come in handy while making the entire clip more informative by removing unwanted sections from it.

 convert video to mp3 with Video to MP3 Converter on Android

You can learn how to convert video to audio with Video to MP3 Converter by following the instructions given below:

  • Launch Video to MP3 Converter
  • Import the source video clip from your Android smart device’s storage
  • Trim the footage to keep only the important part
  • Set output preferences
  • Extract the audio from the video

Benefits of Using Video to MP3 Converter

Some advantages of using Video to MP3 Converter include:

  • It supports every popular video format such as MP4, 3GP, WMV, etc.
  • Has simple UI
  • Offers various audio bitrates to choose from while exporting
  • Allows basic trimming

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have many editing options thus, no granular manipulations can be done to the media files while using the app.

Supported Audio Formats: Video to MP3 Converter supports MP3 formats at this writing.

Conclusion

Learning how to convert MP4 to MP3 is a simple process, and as long as you have a decent computer or an iOS or Android smartphone, you can extract the audio in the format of your choice from the video clips almost instantly. Furthermore, if you are a professional and want to prepare media clips for the clients or your channel, using advanced tools like Wondershare Filmora or Audacity would give you the best conversion experience.

Free Convert Video to Audio

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Convert Video to Audio

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

 How to convert video to audio in Filmora- import

Watch a Video First to Take a Quick View of These Programs

Video to Audio Convert

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Video to Audio Convert

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

1 Filmora - [Windows, Mac, iPhone & Android]

A product by Wondershare that is one of the most versatile development organizations, Filmora , is available for Windows and Mac platforms. The tool is a full-fledged post-production program that many professionals use because it is lightweight and due to its simple UI and not-so-steep learning curve.

The instructions given below explain how to convert video to audio with Filmora:

Step 1: Import Source Media

Launch Wondershare Filmora (a Windows computer here used here), click anywhere inside the Media window present at the upper-left section, and select and import a source video file to the program.

Turn Video Into Audio

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Turn Video Into Audio

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

 How to convert video to audio in Filmora- import

Step 2: Add Media to Timeline

Drag the imported footage to the Timeline at the bottom of the window. Optionally, right-click the media in the Timeline itself, and click Detach Audio to separate the audio track from the video. Trim off the unwanted sections from the clip if need be.

 How to convert video to audio in Filmora- add to timeline

Step 3: Convert Video to Audio

Click EXPORT from the top-center of the window, go to the Video tab on the Export box, select MP3 from the bottom of the Format list in the left pane, choose other preferences by clicking the SETTINGS button from the right, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner.

 convert video to mp3 in Filmora

Benefits of Using Filmora

Some of the advantages of using Filmora to convert video clips to audio are:

  • Easy audio separation from the video
  • Ability to export videos directly to audio
  • Ability to adjust the audio and remove the background noise
  • Ability to record voice and integrate it into the audio clip

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have many audio formats for exporting.

Supported Audio Formats: At the time of this writing, Filmora supports only MP3 audio format while exporting directly.

Convert Video to Audio

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Convert Video to Audio

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

2 VLC Media Player [Windows, Mac & Linux]

A well-known application that supports almost all media formats and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, the VLC media player has its built-in Converter that can transcode your video clips to audio for free.

The steps given below explain how to convert video to audio with VLC media player:

Step 1: Import Source Video

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Launch VLC media player, click Media from the menu bar at the top, and click Convert / Save from the menu. Make sure that the File tab is selected on the Open Media box, click Add from the right side of the File Selection field, and click Convert / Save from the bottom.

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Step 2: Select Output Format and Preferences

On the Convert box, make sure that the Convert radio button is selected, choose an audio format from the Profile drop-down list, optionally click the Settings (Wrench) icon present next to the drop-down list itself, choose other output preferences for the audio and click Save to get back to the Convert box.

Step 3: Choose Output Folder and Convert

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Click Browse from the Destination section to select an output folder, enter a name for the exported file in the Destination file field, and click Start to convert audio to video with VLC media player.

Benefits of Using VLC media player

Some advantages that VLC offers include:

  • Doesn’t require any other application to be installed for conversion
  • Makes the process quite simple and absolutely free

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have editing tools to manipulate the clips before converting.

Supported Audio Formats: VLC media player supports OGG (Vorbis), MP3, and FLAC format while exporting.

3 Audacity [Windows, Mac & Linux]

Audacity is yet another cross-platform tool that is specifically dedicated to audio formats and is also used by many professionals to produce industry-standard audio clips. Even though Audacity is an open-source and free program, some new users may find it challenging to understand the interface.

The steps are given below explain the process of converting video to audio with Audacity:

Step 1: Install Supported Tools

Assuming that Audacity is already installed on your PC, to import video files to the program, go to https://lame.buanzo.org/#lamewindl and download and install ffmpeg for Windows for Audacity if it is not already installed. You can do a quick online search for other platforms and see if your copy of Audacity needs the tools or plugins required to import the videos.

Step 2: Import Source Video

Go to file> Open from the menu bar and select and import the video that you want to convert to audio.

Step 3: Convert Video to Audio

 convert video to mp3 in audacity

Make the required manipulations to the audio, go to file> Export, and choose your preferred audio format from the list. Choose a destination folder and other output preferences on the Export Audio box, and click Save to convert video to audio with Audacity.

Benefits of Using Audacity

Some benefits that Audacity offers include:

  • Granular editing and fine-tuning of audio tracks
  • Wide range of output preferences
  • Ability to produce industry-standard outputs
  • Offers plethora of options and tools to add various effects to the sounds

Disadvantages: Some new users may find it challenging to understand the interface. Audacity also needs additional tools to be installed to support video files as inputs.

Supported Audio Formats: Audacity supports almost all major audio formats including MP3, OGG, WAV, etc.

4 QuickTime [Mac]

QuickTime is the default media player that comes along with macOS and is installed automatically. Being a proprietary of Apple Inc., QuickTime natively supports all the formats developed by the company, along with some other most popular file types such as MP4, MP3, etc.

To convert a video file to audio with QuickTime on Mac, you can follow the instructions given below:

Step 1: Import Source Video

Launch QuickTime on your Mac computer, go to file from the menu bar, click Open File, use the box that opens to locate and select the video that you want to convert, and click Open from the bottom-right corner.

Step 2: Convert to Audio

 convert video to mp3 in QuickTime

Click file again, go to Export this time, and then click audio Only from the sub menu that appears. On the next box, enter a name for the output file in the Export As field, choose a destination folder from the Where drop-down list, optionally click the drop-down button from the right side of the Where field to configure other preferences, and click Save to convert video to audio with QuickTime.

Benefits of Using QuickTime

Some advantages of using QuickTime to convert video to audio include:

  • Mac users don’t need to install any third-party conversion tool or additional plugin
  • Conversion process is easy and almost seamless

Disadvantages: Doesn’t give any option to choose an output format and doesn’t allow editing the clips either.

Supported Audio Formats: By default, QuickTime player converts videos files to M4A audio format.

5 Media Converter – video to mp3 [iPhone]

Among several iOS apps that have been developed for video to audio conversion, Media Converter – video to mp3 is one of those that has decent star ratings and user reviews. The app is around 66MB in size and can be obtained from the App Store.

The process on how to convert video to audio with Media Converter is explained below:

  • Launch Media Converter
  • Import the source video to the app
  • Choose Extract Audio from the Conversion Type menu
  • Select your preferred output audio format
  • Begin the conversion process

 convert video to mp3 in Media Converter

Benefits of Using Media Converter

A couple of advantages of using Media Converter to convert video to audio are listed below:

  • Eliminates the use of PC or laptop
  • Can be obtained easily
  • Can be used even while moving

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have the flexibility of granular editing as it is there when using a computer program.

Supported Audio Formats: The audio formats that Media Converter supports include MP3, M4A, OGG, WAV, FLAC, etc.

6 Video to MP3 Converter [Android]

With around 4.5-star rating on Play Store, Video to MP3 Converter is another app that can convert your video files to audio right on your Android smartphone. In addition, the app also allows basic video trimming that may come in handy while making the entire clip more informative by removing unwanted sections from it.

 convert video to mp3 with Video to MP3 Converter on Android

You can learn how to convert video to audio with Video to MP3 Converter by following the instructions given below:

  • Launch Video to MP3 Converter
  • Import the source video clip from your Android smart device’s storage
  • Trim the footage to keep only the important part
  • Set output preferences
  • Extract the audio from the video

Benefits of Using Video to MP3 Converter

Some advantages of using Video to MP3 Converter include:

  • It supports every popular video format such as MP4, 3GP, WMV, etc.
  • Has simple UI
  • Offers various audio bitrates to choose from while exporting
  • Allows basic trimming

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have many editing options thus, no granular manipulations can be done to the media files while using the app.

Supported Audio Formats: Video to MP3 Converter supports MP3 formats at this writing.

Conclusion

Learning how to convert MP4 to MP3 is a simple process, and as long as you have a decent computer or an iOS or Android smartphone, you can extract the audio in the format of your choice from the video clips almost instantly. Furthermore, if you are a professional and want to prepare media clips for the clients or your channel, using advanced tools like Wondershare Filmora or Audacity would give you the best conversion experience.

Free Convert Video to Audio

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Convert Video to Audio

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

 How to convert video to audio in Filmora- import

Watch a Video First to Take a Quick View of These Programs

Video to Audio Convert

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Video to Audio Convert

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

1 Filmora - [Windows, Mac, iPhone & Android]

A product by Wondershare that is one of the most versatile development organizations, Filmora , is available for Windows and Mac platforms. The tool is a full-fledged post-production program that many professionals use because it is lightweight and due to its simple UI and not-so-steep learning curve.

The instructions given below explain how to convert video to audio with Filmora:

Step 1: Import Source Media

Launch Wondershare Filmora (a Windows computer here used here), click anywhere inside the Media window present at the upper-left section, and select and import a source video file to the program.

Turn Video Into Audio

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Turn Video Into Audio

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

 How to convert video to audio in Filmora- import

Step 2: Add Media to Timeline

Drag the imported footage to the Timeline at the bottom of the window. Optionally, right-click the media in the Timeline itself, and click Detach Audio to separate the audio track from the video. Trim off the unwanted sections from the clip if need be.

 How to convert video to audio in Filmora- add to timeline

Step 3: Convert Video to Audio

Click EXPORT from the top-center of the window, go to the Video tab on the Export box, select MP3 from the bottom of the Format list in the left pane, choose other preferences by clicking the SETTINGS button from the right, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner.

 convert video to mp3 in Filmora

Benefits of Using Filmora

Some of the advantages of using Filmora to convert video clips to audio are:

  • Easy audio separation from the video
  • Ability to export videos directly to audio
  • Ability to adjust the audio and remove the background noise
  • Ability to record voice and integrate it into the audio clip

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have many audio formats for exporting.

Supported Audio Formats: At the time of this writing, Filmora supports only MP3 audio format while exporting directly.

Convert Video to Audio

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Convert Video to Audio

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

2 VLC Media Player [Windows, Mac & Linux]

A well-known application that supports almost all media formats and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, the VLC media player has its built-in Converter that can transcode your video clips to audio for free.

The steps given below explain how to convert video to audio with VLC media player:

Step 1: Import Source Video

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Launch VLC media player, click Media from the menu bar at the top, and click Convert / Save from the menu. Make sure that the File tab is selected on the Open Media box, click Add from the right side of the File Selection field, and click Convert / Save from the bottom.

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Step 2: Select Output Format and Preferences

On the Convert box, make sure that the Convert radio button is selected, choose an audio format from the Profile drop-down list, optionally click the Settings (Wrench) icon present next to the drop-down list itself, choose other output preferences for the audio and click Save to get back to the Convert box.

Step 3: Choose Output Folder and Convert

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Click Browse from the Destination section to select an output folder, enter a name for the exported file in the Destination file field, and click Start to convert audio to video with VLC media player.

Benefits of Using VLC media player

Some advantages that VLC offers include:

  • Doesn’t require any other application to be installed for conversion
  • Makes the process quite simple and absolutely free

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have editing tools to manipulate the clips before converting.

Supported Audio Formats: VLC media player supports OGG (Vorbis), MP3, and FLAC format while exporting.

3 Audacity [Windows, Mac & Linux]

Audacity is yet another cross-platform tool that is specifically dedicated to audio formats and is also used by many professionals to produce industry-standard audio clips. Even though Audacity is an open-source and free program, some new users may find it challenging to understand the interface.

The steps are given below explain the process of converting video to audio with Audacity:

Step 1: Install Supported Tools

Assuming that Audacity is already installed on your PC, to import video files to the program, go to https://lame.buanzo.org/#lamewindl and download and install ffmpeg for Windows for Audacity if it is not already installed. You can do a quick online search for other platforms and see if your copy of Audacity needs the tools or plugins required to import the videos.

Step 2: Import Source Video

Go to file> Open from the menu bar and select and import the video that you want to convert to audio.

Step 3: Convert Video to Audio

 convert video to mp3 in audacity

Make the required manipulations to the audio, go to file> Export, and choose your preferred audio format from the list. Choose a destination folder and other output preferences on the Export Audio box, and click Save to convert video to audio with Audacity.

Benefits of Using Audacity

Some benefits that Audacity offers include:

  • Granular editing and fine-tuning of audio tracks
  • Wide range of output preferences
  • Ability to produce industry-standard outputs
  • Offers plethora of options and tools to add various effects to the sounds

Disadvantages: Some new users may find it challenging to understand the interface. Audacity also needs additional tools to be installed to support video files as inputs.

Supported Audio Formats: Audacity supports almost all major audio formats including MP3, OGG, WAV, etc.

4 QuickTime [Mac]

QuickTime is the default media player that comes along with macOS and is installed automatically. Being a proprietary of Apple Inc., QuickTime natively supports all the formats developed by the company, along with some other most popular file types such as MP4, MP3, etc.

To convert a video file to audio with QuickTime on Mac, you can follow the instructions given below:

Step 1: Import Source Video

Launch QuickTime on your Mac computer, go to file from the menu bar, click Open File, use the box that opens to locate and select the video that you want to convert, and click Open from the bottom-right corner.

Step 2: Convert to Audio

 convert video to mp3 in QuickTime

Click file again, go to Export this time, and then click audio Only from the sub menu that appears. On the next box, enter a name for the output file in the Export As field, choose a destination folder from the Where drop-down list, optionally click the drop-down button from the right side of the Where field to configure other preferences, and click Save to convert video to audio with QuickTime.

Benefits of Using QuickTime

Some advantages of using QuickTime to convert video to audio include:

  • Mac users don’t need to install any third-party conversion tool or additional plugin
  • Conversion process is easy and almost seamless

Disadvantages: Doesn’t give any option to choose an output format and doesn’t allow editing the clips either.

Supported Audio Formats: By default, QuickTime player converts videos files to M4A audio format.

5 Media Converter – video to mp3 [iPhone]

Among several iOS apps that have been developed for video to audio conversion, Media Converter – video to mp3 is one of those that has decent star ratings and user reviews. The app is around 66MB in size and can be obtained from the App Store.

The process on how to convert video to audio with Media Converter is explained below:

  • Launch Media Converter
  • Import the source video to the app
  • Choose Extract Audio from the Conversion Type menu
  • Select your preferred output audio format
  • Begin the conversion process

 convert video to mp3 in Media Converter

Benefits of Using Media Converter

A couple of advantages of using Media Converter to convert video to audio are listed below:

  • Eliminates the use of PC or laptop
  • Can be obtained easily
  • Can be used even while moving

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have the flexibility of granular editing as it is there when using a computer program.

Supported Audio Formats: The audio formats that Media Converter supports include MP3, M4A, OGG, WAV, FLAC, etc.

6 Video to MP3 Converter [Android]

With around 4.5-star rating on Play Store, Video to MP3 Converter is another app that can convert your video files to audio right on your Android smartphone. In addition, the app also allows basic video trimming that may come in handy while making the entire clip more informative by removing unwanted sections from it.

 convert video to mp3 with Video to MP3 Converter on Android

You can learn how to convert video to audio with Video to MP3 Converter by following the instructions given below:

  • Launch Video to MP3 Converter
  • Import the source video clip from your Android smart device’s storage
  • Trim the footage to keep only the important part
  • Set output preferences
  • Extract the audio from the video

Benefits of Using Video to MP3 Converter

Some advantages of using Video to MP3 Converter include:

  • It supports every popular video format such as MP4, 3GP, WMV, etc.
  • Has simple UI
  • Offers various audio bitrates to choose from while exporting
  • Allows basic trimming

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have many editing options thus, no granular manipulations can be done to the media files while using the app.

Supported Audio Formats: Video to MP3 Converter supports MP3 formats at this writing.

Conclusion

Learning how to convert MP4 to MP3 is a simple process, and as long as you have a decent computer or an iOS or Android smartphone, you can extract the audio in the format of your choice from the video clips almost instantly. Furthermore, if you are a professional and want to prepare media clips for the clients or your channel, using advanced tools like Wondershare Filmora or Audacity would give you the best conversion experience.

Free Convert Video to Audio

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Convert Video to Audio

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

 How to convert video to audio in Filmora- import

Watch a Video First to Take a Quick View of These Programs

Video to Audio Convert

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Video to Audio Convert

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

1 Filmora - [Windows, Mac, iPhone & Android]

A product by Wondershare that is one of the most versatile development organizations, Filmora , is available for Windows and Mac platforms. The tool is a full-fledged post-production program that many professionals use because it is lightweight and due to its simple UI and not-so-steep learning curve.

The instructions given below explain how to convert video to audio with Filmora:

Step 1: Import Source Media

Launch Wondershare Filmora (a Windows computer here used here), click anywhere inside the Media window present at the upper-left section, and select and import a source video file to the program.

Turn Video Into Audio

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Turn Video Into Audio

For macOS 10.14 or later

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

 How to convert video to audio in Filmora- import

Step 2: Add Media to Timeline

Drag the imported footage to the Timeline at the bottom of the window. Optionally, right-click the media in the Timeline itself, and click Detach Audio to separate the audio track from the video. Trim off the unwanted sections from the clip if need be.

 How to convert video to audio in Filmora- add to timeline

Step 3: Convert Video to Audio

Click EXPORT from the top-center of the window, go to the Video tab on the Export box, select MP3 from the bottom of the Format list in the left pane, choose other preferences by clicking the SETTINGS button from the right, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner.

 convert video to mp3 in Filmora

Benefits of Using Filmora

Some of the advantages of using Filmora to convert video clips to audio are:

  • Easy audio separation from the video
  • Ability to export videos directly to audio
  • Ability to adjust the audio and remove the background noise
  • Ability to record voice and integrate it into the audio clip

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have many audio formats for exporting.

Supported Audio Formats: At the time of this writing, Filmora supports only MP3 audio format while exporting directly.

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2 VLC Media Player [Windows, Mac & Linux]

A well-known application that supports almost all media formats and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, the VLC media player has its built-in Converter that can transcode your video clips to audio for free.

The steps given below explain how to convert video to audio with VLC media player:

Step 1: Import Source Video

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Launch VLC media player, click Media from the menu bar at the top, and click Convert / Save from the menu. Make sure that the File tab is selected on the Open Media box, click Add from the right side of the File Selection field, and click Convert / Save from the bottom.

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Step 2: Select Output Format and Preferences

On the Convert box, make sure that the Convert radio button is selected, choose an audio format from the Profile drop-down list, optionally click the Settings (Wrench) icon present next to the drop-down list itself, choose other output preferences for the audio and click Save to get back to the Convert box.

Step 3: Choose Output Folder and Convert

 convert video to mp3 in VLC

Click Browse from the Destination section to select an output folder, enter a name for the exported file in the Destination file field, and click Start to convert audio to video with VLC media player.

Benefits of Using VLC media player

Some advantages that VLC offers include:

  • Doesn’t require any other application to be installed for conversion
  • Makes the process quite simple and absolutely free

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have editing tools to manipulate the clips before converting.

Supported Audio Formats: VLC media player supports OGG (Vorbis), MP3, and FLAC format while exporting.

3 Audacity [Windows, Mac & Linux]

Audacity is yet another cross-platform tool that is specifically dedicated to audio formats and is also used by many professionals to produce industry-standard audio clips. Even though Audacity is an open-source and free program, some new users may find it challenging to understand the interface.

The steps are given below explain the process of converting video to audio with Audacity:

Step 1: Install Supported Tools

Assuming that Audacity is already installed on your PC, to import video files to the program, go to https://lame.buanzo.org/#lamewindl and download and install ffmpeg for Windows for Audacity if it is not already installed. You can do a quick online search for other platforms and see if your copy of Audacity needs the tools or plugins required to import the videos.

Step 2: Import Source Video

Go to file> Open from the menu bar and select and import the video that you want to convert to audio.

Step 3: Convert Video to Audio

 convert video to mp3 in audacity

Make the required manipulations to the audio, go to file> Export, and choose your preferred audio format from the list. Choose a destination folder and other output preferences on the Export Audio box, and click Save to convert video to audio with Audacity.

Benefits of Using Audacity

Some benefits that Audacity offers include:

  • Granular editing and fine-tuning of audio tracks
  • Wide range of output preferences
  • Ability to produce industry-standard outputs
  • Offers plethora of options and tools to add various effects to the sounds

Disadvantages: Some new users may find it challenging to understand the interface. Audacity also needs additional tools to be installed to support video files as inputs.

Supported Audio Formats: Audacity supports almost all major audio formats including MP3, OGG, WAV, etc.

4 QuickTime [Mac]

QuickTime is the default media player that comes along with macOS and is installed automatically. Being a proprietary of Apple Inc., QuickTime natively supports all the formats developed by the company, along with some other most popular file types such as MP4, MP3, etc.

To convert a video file to audio with QuickTime on Mac, you can follow the instructions given below:

Step 1: Import Source Video

Launch QuickTime on your Mac computer, go to file from the menu bar, click Open File, use the box that opens to locate and select the video that you want to convert, and click Open from the bottom-right corner.

Step 2: Convert to Audio

 convert video to mp3 in QuickTime

Click file again, go to Export this time, and then click audio Only from the sub menu that appears. On the next box, enter a name for the output file in the Export As field, choose a destination folder from the Where drop-down list, optionally click the drop-down button from the right side of the Where field to configure other preferences, and click Save to convert video to audio with QuickTime.

Benefits of Using QuickTime

Some advantages of using QuickTime to convert video to audio include:

  • Mac users don’t need to install any third-party conversion tool or additional plugin
  • Conversion process is easy and almost seamless

Disadvantages: Doesn’t give any option to choose an output format and doesn’t allow editing the clips either.

Supported Audio Formats: By default, QuickTime player converts videos files to M4A audio format.

5 Media Converter – video to mp3 [iPhone]

Among several iOS apps that have been developed for video to audio conversion, Media Converter – video to mp3 is one of those that has decent star ratings and user reviews. The app is around 66MB in size and can be obtained from the App Store.

The process on how to convert video to audio with Media Converter is explained below:

  • Launch Media Converter
  • Import the source video to the app
  • Choose Extract Audio from the Conversion Type menu
  • Select your preferred output audio format
  • Begin the conversion process

 convert video to mp3 in Media Converter

Benefits of Using Media Converter

A couple of advantages of using Media Converter to convert video to audio are listed below:

  • Eliminates the use of PC or laptop
  • Can be obtained easily
  • Can be used even while moving

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have the flexibility of granular editing as it is there when using a computer program.

Supported Audio Formats: The audio formats that Media Converter supports include MP3, M4A, OGG, WAV, FLAC, etc.

6 Video to MP3 Converter [Android]

With around 4.5-star rating on Play Store, Video to MP3 Converter is another app that can convert your video files to audio right on your Android smartphone. In addition, the app also allows basic video trimming that may come in handy while making the entire clip more informative by removing unwanted sections from it.

 convert video to mp3 with Video to MP3 Converter on Android

You can learn how to convert video to audio with Video to MP3 Converter by following the instructions given below:

  • Launch Video to MP3 Converter
  • Import the source video clip from your Android smart device’s storage
  • Trim the footage to keep only the important part
  • Set output preferences
  • Extract the audio from the video

Benefits of Using Video to MP3 Converter

Some advantages of using Video to MP3 Converter include:

  • It supports every popular video format such as MP4, 3GP, WMV, etc.
  • Has simple UI
  • Offers various audio bitrates to choose from while exporting
  • Allows basic trimming

Disadvantages: Doesn’t have many editing options thus, no granular manipulations can be done to the media files while using the app.

Supported Audio Formats: Video to MP3 Converter supports MP3 formats at this writing.

Conclusion

Learning how to convert MP4 to MP3 is a simple process, and as long as you have a decent computer or an iOS or Android smartphone, you can extract the audio in the format of your choice from the video clips almost instantly. Furthermore, if you are a professional and want to prepare media clips for the clients or your channel, using advanced tools like Wondershare Filmora or Audacity would give you the best conversion experience.

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Top 8 Dictation Software for Windows, Mac, and Online

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Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A good dictation software makes it easy and simple to transcribe documents, take notes, and help people who struggle at typing gather information easily.

Dictation apps were not much used before because of the lesser accuracy and more errors. But now it has come a long way and dictation apps are faster and accurate now more than ever. The use of AI, speech recognition, etc. has enabled dictation software to perform as fast as a person is reading.

Dictation software has also helped to empower people who find it difficult to type because of their disabilities. So here in this article let’s find out the best dictation software that you can use while in meetings, to transcribe documents, take notes, and much more.

Top 8 Dictation Software/Apps

A good dictation software must be fast, accurate, and must give very little space for errors. Let’s talk about 8 such speech-to-text softwares that can make things easier at some point in your life.

1. Google Docs Voice Typing

google-docs-dictation-software

Google docs voice typing is one of the best tools for transcribing texts. This feature has been added a few years back and it is completely free. This feature is very accurate and fast, but will only be available when you are using the online app in Chrome.

Some of its features include voice dictation, integration to google cloud, and availability in both Windows and Mac devices.

Price: Free

2. Dictation.io

dictation-io-software

Dictation.io is an application that will allow you to type with your voice in English or any language of your choice. It uses speech recognition to transcribe accurately and can help you write documents and emails very easily.

The transcribing happens in real-time using the dictation app and it also allows to add punctuation marks, paragraphs, and smileys through voice commands. This app requires an internet connection and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux without any issues. Dictation has a simple interface and all the necessary tools needed to do necessary edits, which makes it very easy to use.

Price: Free

3. Braina

braina-dictation-software

Braina is more than a voice-to-text converting application. Apart from the ability to dictate in more than 90 languages accurately, Braina can also control applications using voice commands. It makes use of AI and voice recognition to execute voice commands and convert to text accurately.

Brania can eliminate the need for a keyboard as it can control almost everything on your computer. Mathematical calculations, internet searches, opening folders, and files, no matter what you ask, it is capable of doing everything. Another plus point of Braina is that it understands accents and almost all medical, scientific and legal terms, which makes it easier while transcribing.

Price: Braina Lite - Free, Pro version - $49 per year, Pro Lifetime - $139

4. Dragon Professional Individual

dragon-professional-dictation-software

Dragon Professional individual is a next-level speech engine using deep learning technology. This dictation app can help you to dictate and transcribe more accurately and faster than before. It performs well with different accents and optimizes accuracy for speakers in a noisy environment.

This dictation software of Nuance is the best for students, health care, legal, and others to transcribe and share documents securely. It uses 256- bit encryption and offers 99 percent accuracy while transcribing. This tool also helps to control your computer with voice commands and supports cloud document management.

Price: Free trial for 7 days, One-time fee of $155, Professional firms are charged yearly fees.

5. Apple Dictation

apple-dictation-software

Apple dictation is a dictation app that is available free on all Apple devices. It is not a very accurate software but is functional and useful when you need it to dictate messages and documents on your iPhone or any other Apple device.

This feature can be also be used to voice type on word, processor, presentation applications, social media sites, etc. Apple dictation supports multiple languages and also allows the sharing of audio recordings. Though this is a reliable voice-to-text app, it is not ideal for using for long durations. No installation is required for this tool.

Price: Free

6. Happy Scribe

happy-scribe

Happy Scribe is an AI-based dictation software that is used by many famous organizations including BBC, Forbes, United Nations, etc. It is an all-in-one platform where you can convert your audio to text as well as add captions to your videos.

Happy Scribe offers transcription in two ways, Automatic Transcription Software which is 85% accurate, and 100% Human-Made Transcription which is 99% accurate. This app supports about 62 different languages and has a dedicated transcript editor. This application also allows sharing and export of transcripts in different formats.

Price: Automatic Transcription Software - €0.20/min, 100% Human-Made Transcription - €1.70/min

7. Speechnotes

speech-notes-dictation-software

Speech notes is another online dictation app that can be used to type anything using your voice. It is very easy to use and supports multiple languages including Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindu, Bahasa, Urdu, Turkish, etc.

Speechnotes can be used for any website and the keyboard shortcuts for starting and stopping make it easier to use. Sending long mails can be made easier using this dictation app both on Gmail and outlook. This application also allows exporting to google drive.

Price: Free, Premium version - $9.99

8. Otter

otter-dictation-software

Otter is one of the few dictation softwares that offer high accuracy like the previously mentioned Dragon app of Nuance. This software uses Ambient Voice Intelligence which helps it to learn as the speaker speaks. Some of the features of this app include sync with zoom, sharing voiceprints, etc.

Otter has a speaker identification feature that makes it stand out among other dictation softwares. It is ideal for meetings where will be more than one speaker and, the change of the speaker will be highlighted in the transcribed text.

Price: Free, Premium - $8.33 per month, Teams - $20.00 per month

How to Choose the Best Dictation Software

All the dictation software mentioned above performs very well for transcribing into text, and some of them have additional features which might be very helpful. The best software for you will depend on the purpose for which you are using it.

For office purposes, the dictation apps of Otter or Dragon might be the best for you. If mailing and preparing documents are your purposes then Speechnotes or Braina can do the job. If you don’t want to spend any money on dictation apps, you can go for the free ones like Google Voice Docs typing.

author avatar

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A good dictation software makes it easy and simple to transcribe documents, take notes, and help people who struggle at typing gather information easily.

Dictation apps were not much used before because of the lesser accuracy and more errors. But now it has come a long way and dictation apps are faster and accurate now more than ever. The use of AI, speech recognition, etc. has enabled dictation software to perform as fast as a person is reading.

Dictation software has also helped to empower people who find it difficult to type because of their disabilities. So here in this article let’s find out the best dictation software that you can use while in meetings, to transcribe documents, take notes, and much more.

Top 8 Dictation Software/Apps

A good dictation software must be fast, accurate, and must give very little space for errors. Let’s talk about 8 such speech-to-text softwares that can make things easier at some point in your life.

1. Google Docs Voice Typing

google-docs-dictation-software

Google docs voice typing is one of the best tools for transcribing texts. This feature has been added a few years back and it is completely free. This feature is very accurate and fast, but will only be available when you are using the online app in Chrome.

Some of its features include voice dictation, integration to google cloud, and availability in both Windows and Mac devices.

Price: Free

2. Dictation.io

dictation-io-software

Dictation.io is an application that will allow you to type with your voice in English or any language of your choice. It uses speech recognition to transcribe accurately and can help you write documents and emails very easily.

The transcribing happens in real-time using the dictation app and it also allows to add punctuation marks, paragraphs, and smileys through voice commands. This app requires an internet connection and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux without any issues. Dictation has a simple interface and all the necessary tools needed to do necessary edits, which makes it very easy to use.

Price: Free

3. Braina

braina-dictation-software

Braina is more than a voice-to-text converting application. Apart from the ability to dictate in more than 90 languages accurately, Braina can also control applications using voice commands. It makes use of AI and voice recognition to execute voice commands and convert to text accurately.

Brania can eliminate the need for a keyboard as it can control almost everything on your computer. Mathematical calculations, internet searches, opening folders, and files, no matter what you ask, it is capable of doing everything. Another plus point of Braina is that it understands accents and almost all medical, scientific and legal terms, which makes it easier while transcribing.

Price: Braina Lite - Free, Pro version - $49 per year, Pro Lifetime - $139

4. Dragon Professional Individual

dragon-professional-dictation-software

Dragon Professional individual is a next-level speech engine using deep learning technology. This dictation app can help you to dictate and transcribe more accurately and faster than before. It performs well with different accents and optimizes accuracy for speakers in a noisy environment.

This dictation software of Nuance is the best for students, health care, legal, and others to transcribe and share documents securely. It uses 256- bit encryption and offers 99 percent accuracy while transcribing. This tool also helps to control your computer with voice commands and supports cloud document management.

Price: Free trial for 7 days, One-time fee of $155, Professional firms are charged yearly fees.

5. Apple Dictation

apple-dictation-software

Apple dictation is a dictation app that is available free on all Apple devices. It is not a very accurate software but is functional and useful when you need it to dictate messages and documents on your iPhone or any other Apple device.

This feature can be also be used to voice type on word, processor, presentation applications, social media sites, etc. Apple dictation supports multiple languages and also allows the sharing of audio recordings. Though this is a reliable voice-to-text app, it is not ideal for using for long durations. No installation is required for this tool.

Price: Free

6. Happy Scribe

happy-scribe

Happy Scribe is an AI-based dictation software that is used by many famous organizations including BBC, Forbes, United Nations, etc. It is an all-in-one platform where you can convert your audio to text as well as add captions to your videos.

Happy Scribe offers transcription in two ways, Automatic Transcription Software which is 85% accurate, and 100% Human-Made Transcription which is 99% accurate. This app supports about 62 different languages and has a dedicated transcript editor. This application also allows sharing and export of transcripts in different formats.

Price: Automatic Transcription Software - €0.20/min, 100% Human-Made Transcription - €1.70/min

7. Speechnotes

speech-notes-dictation-software

Speech notes is another online dictation app that can be used to type anything using your voice. It is very easy to use and supports multiple languages including Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindu, Bahasa, Urdu, Turkish, etc.

Speechnotes can be used for any website and the keyboard shortcuts for starting and stopping make it easier to use. Sending long mails can be made easier using this dictation app both on Gmail and outlook. This application also allows exporting to google drive.

Price: Free, Premium version - $9.99

8. Otter

otter-dictation-software

Otter is one of the few dictation softwares that offer high accuracy like the previously mentioned Dragon app of Nuance. This software uses Ambient Voice Intelligence which helps it to learn as the speaker speaks. Some of the features of this app include sync with zoom, sharing voiceprints, etc.

Otter has a speaker identification feature that makes it stand out among other dictation softwares. It is ideal for meetings where will be more than one speaker and, the change of the speaker will be highlighted in the transcribed text.

Price: Free, Premium - $8.33 per month, Teams - $20.00 per month

How to Choose the Best Dictation Software

All the dictation software mentioned above performs very well for transcribing into text, and some of them have additional features which might be very helpful. The best software for you will depend on the purpose for which you are using it.

For office purposes, the dictation apps of Otter or Dragon might be the best for you. If mailing and preparing documents are your purposes then Speechnotes or Braina can do the job. If you don’t want to spend any money on dictation apps, you can go for the free ones like Google Voice Docs typing.

author avatar

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A good dictation software makes it easy and simple to transcribe documents, take notes, and help people who struggle at typing gather information easily.

Dictation apps were not much used before because of the lesser accuracy and more errors. But now it has come a long way and dictation apps are faster and accurate now more than ever. The use of AI, speech recognition, etc. has enabled dictation software to perform as fast as a person is reading.

Dictation software has also helped to empower people who find it difficult to type because of their disabilities. So here in this article let’s find out the best dictation software that you can use while in meetings, to transcribe documents, take notes, and much more.

Top 8 Dictation Software/Apps

A good dictation software must be fast, accurate, and must give very little space for errors. Let’s talk about 8 such speech-to-text softwares that can make things easier at some point in your life.

1. Google Docs Voice Typing

google-docs-dictation-software

Google docs voice typing is one of the best tools for transcribing texts. This feature has been added a few years back and it is completely free. This feature is very accurate and fast, but will only be available when you are using the online app in Chrome.

Some of its features include voice dictation, integration to google cloud, and availability in both Windows and Mac devices.

Price: Free

2. Dictation.io

dictation-io-software

Dictation.io is an application that will allow you to type with your voice in English or any language of your choice. It uses speech recognition to transcribe accurately and can help you write documents and emails very easily.

The transcribing happens in real-time using the dictation app and it also allows to add punctuation marks, paragraphs, and smileys through voice commands. This app requires an internet connection and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux without any issues. Dictation has a simple interface and all the necessary tools needed to do necessary edits, which makes it very easy to use.

Price: Free

3. Braina

braina-dictation-software

Braina is more than a voice-to-text converting application. Apart from the ability to dictate in more than 90 languages accurately, Braina can also control applications using voice commands. It makes use of AI and voice recognition to execute voice commands and convert to text accurately.

Brania can eliminate the need for a keyboard as it can control almost everything on your computer. Mathematical calculations, internet searches, opening folders, and files, no matter what you ask, it is capable of doing everything. Another plus point of Braina is that it understands accents and almost all medical, scientific and legal terms, which makes it easier while transcribing.

Price: Braina Lite - Free, Pro version - $49 per year, Pro Lifetime - $139

4. Dragon Professional Individual

dragon-professional-dictation-software

Dragon Professional individual is a next-level speech engine using deep learning technology. This dictation app can help you to dictate and transcribe more accurately and faster than before. It performs well with different accents and optimizes accuracy for speakers in a noisy environment.

This dictation software of Nuance is the best for students, health care, legal, and others to transcribe and share documents securely. It uses 256- bit encryption and offers 99 percent accuracy while transcribing. This tool also helps to control your computer with voice commands and supports cloud document management.

Price: Free trial for 7 days, One-time fee of $155, Professional firms are charged yearly fees.

5. Apple Dictation

apple-dictation-software

Apple dictation is a dictation app that is available free on all Apple devices. It is not a very accurate software but is functional and useful when you need it to dictate messages and documents on your iPhone or any other Apple device.

This feature can be also be used to voice type on word, processor, presentation applications, social media sites, etc. Apple dictation supports multiple languages and also allows the sharing of audio recordings. Though this is a reliable voice-to-text app, it is not ideal for using for long durations. No installation is required for this tool.

Price: Free

6. Happy Scribe

happy-scribe

Happy Scribe is an AI-based dictation software that is used by many famous organizations including BBC, Forbes, United Nations, etc. It is an all-in-one platform where you can convert your audio to text as well as add captions to your videos.

Happy Scribe offers transcription in two ways, Automatic Transcription Software which is 85% accurate, and 100% Human-Made Transcription which is 99% accurate. This app supports about 62 different languages and has a dedicated transcript editor. This application also allows sharing and export of transcripts in different formats.

Price: Automatic Transcription Software - €0.20/min, 100% Human-Made Transcription - €1.70/min

7. Speechnotes

speech-notes-dictation-software

Speech notes is another online dictation app that can be used to type anything using your voice. It is very easy to use and supports multiple languages including Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindu, Bahasa, Urdu, Turkish, etc.

Speechnotes can be used for any website and the keyboard shortcuts for starting and stopping make it easier to use. Sending long mails can be made easier using this dictation app both on Gmail and outlook. This application also allows exporting to google drive.

Price: Free, Premium version - $9.99

8. Otter

otter-dictation-software

Otter is one of the few dictation softwares that offer high accuracy like the previously mentioned Dragon app of Nuance. This software uses Ambient Voice Intelligence which helps it to learn as the speaker speaks. Some of the features of this app include sync with zoom, sharing voiceprints, etc.

Otter has a speaker identification feature that makes it stand out among other dictation softwares. It is ideal for meetings where will be more than one speaker and, the change of the speaker will be highlighted in the transcribed text.

Price: Free, Premium - $8.33 per month, Teams - $20.00 per month

How to Choose the Best Dictation Software

All the dictation software mentioned above performs very well for transcribing into text, and some of them have additional features which might be very helpful. The best software for you will depend on the purpose for which you are using it.

For office purposes, the dictation apps of Otter or Dragon might be the best for you. If mailing and preparing documents are your purposes then Speechnotes or Braina can do the job. If you don’t want to spend any money on dictation apps, you can go for the free ones like Google Voice Docs typing.

author avatar

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A good dictation software makes it easy and simple to transcribe documents, take notes, and help people who struggle at typing gather information easily.

Dictation apps were not much used before because of the lesser accuracy and more errors. But now it has come a long way and dictation apps are faster and accurate now more than ever. The use of AI, speech recognition, etc. has enabled dictation software to perform as fast as a person is reading.

Dictation software has also helped to empower people who find it difficult to type because of their disabilities. So here in this article let’s find out the best dictation software that you can use while in meetings, to transcribe documents, take notes, and much more.

Top 8 Dictation Software/Apps

A good dictation software must be fast, accurate, and must give very little space for errors. Let’s talk about 8 such speech-to-text softwares that can make things easier at some point in your life.

1. Google Docs Voice Typing

google-docs-dictation-software

Google docs voice typing is one of the best tools for transcribing texts. This feature has been added a few years back and it is completely free. This feature is very accurate and fast, but will only be available when you are using the online app in Chrome.

Some of its features include voice dictation, integration to google cloud, and availability in both Windows and Mac devices.

Price: Free

2. Dictation.io

dictation-io-software

Dictation.io is an application that will allow you to type with your voice in English or any language of your choice. It uses speech recognition to transcribe accurately and can help you write documents and emails very easily.

The transcribing happens in real-time using the dictation app and it also allows to add punctuation marks, paragraphs, and smileys through voice commands. This app requires an internet connection and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux without any issues. Dictation has a simple interface and all the necessary tools needed to do necessary edits, which makes it very easy to use.

Price: Free

3. Braina

braina-dictation-software

Braina is more than a voice-to-text converting application. Apart from the ability to dictate in more than 90 languages accurately, Braina can also control applications using voice commands. It makes use of AI and voice recognition to execute voice commands and convert to text accurately.

Brania can eliminate the need for a keyboard as it can control almost everything on your computer. Mathematical calculations, internet searches, opening folders, and files, no matter what you ask, it is capable of doing everything. Another plus point of Braina is that it understands accents and almost all medical, scientific and legal terms, which makes it easier while transcribing.

Price: Braina Lite - Free, Pro version - $49 per year, Pro Lifetime - $139

4. Dragon Professional Individual

dragon-professional-dictation-software

Dragon Professional individual is a next-level speech engine using deep learning technology. This dictation app can help you to dictate and transcribe more accurately and faster than before. It performs well with different accents and optimizes accuracy for speakers in a noisy environment.

This dictation software of Nuance is the best for students, health care, legal, and others to transcribe and share documents securely. It uses 256- bit encryption and offers 99 percent accuracy while transcribing. This tool also helps to control your computer with voice commands and supports cloud document management.

Price: Free trial for 7 days, One-time fee of $155, Professional firms are charged yearly fees.

5. Apple Dictation

apple-dictation-software

Apple dictation is a dictation app that is available free on all Apple devices. It is not a very accurate software but is functional and useful when you need it to dictate messages and documents on your iPhone or any other Apple device.

This feature can be also be used to voice type on word, processor, presentation applications, social media sites, etc. Apple dictation supports multiple languages and also allows the sharing of audio recordings. Though this is a reliable voice-to-text app, it is not ideal for using for long durations. No installation is required for this tool.

Price: Free

6. Happy Scribe

happy-scribe

Happy Scribe is an AI-based dictation software that is used by many famous organizations including BBC, Forbes, United Nations, etc. It is an all-in-one platform where you can convert your audio to text as well as add captions to your videos.

Happy Scribe offers transcription in two ways, Automatic Transcription Software which is 85% accurate, and 100% Human-Made Transcription which is 99% accurate. This app supports about 62 different languages and has a dedicated transcript editor. This application also allows sharing and export of transcripts in different formats.

Price: Automatic Transcription Software - €0.20/min, 100% Human-Made Transcription - €1.70/min

7. Speechnotes

speech-notes-dictation-software

Speech notes is another online dictation app that can be used to type anything using your voice. It is very easy to use and supports multiple languages including Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindu, Bahasa, Urdu, Turkish, etc.

Speechnotes can be used for any website and the keyboard shortcuts for starting and stopping make it easier to use. Sending long mails can be made easier using this dictation app both on Gmail and outlook. This application also allows exporting to google drive.

Price: Free, Premium version - $9.99

8. Otter

otter-dictation-software

Otter is one of the few dictation softwares that offer high accuracy like the previously mentioned Dragon app of Nuance. This software uses Ambient Voice Intelligence which helps it to learn as the speaker speaks. Some of the features of this app include sync with zoom, sharing voiceprints, etc.

Otter has a speaker identification feature that makes it stand out among other dictation softwares. It is ideal for meetings where will be more than one speaker and, the change of the speaker will be highlighted in the transcribed text.

Price: Free, Premium - $8.33 per month, Teams - $20.00 per month

How to Choose the Best Dictation Software

All the dictation software mentioned above performs very well for transcribing into text, and some of them have additional features which might be very helpful. The best software for you will depend on the purpose for which you are using it.

For office purposes, the dictation apps of Otter or Dragon might be the best for you. If mailing and preparing documents are your purposes then Speechnotes or Braina can do the job. If you don’t want to spend any money on dictation apps, you can go for the free ones like Google Voice Docs typing.

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The Best in Show: A Comprehensive Review of the 10 Most Effective Podcast to Text Apps

Top 10 Podcasting Audio to Text Transcription Software

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Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Currently, there are over 29 million podcast episodes in over a hundred languages on the Internet, which shows how much competition you will be facing once you start a new podcast. That is why it is so important to optimize each new episode of your podcast for Google’s ever-changing algorithm. Adding tags, metadata, or writing a description of the podcast are just a few ways to improve the visibility of the content you share online.

Transcribing podcasts on your own becomes increasingly difficult as their duration increases. Instead of wasting hours going through the material and trying to figure out what your guests said, it is much easier to utilize podcasting transcription software that enables you to go through this process automatically. We have selected the 10 best podcasting audio to text transcription software products that are going to help you reach a larger number of listeners.

Top 10 Best Podcasting Audio to Text Transcription Software Products

Running a podcast involves much more than justrecording the materials and uploading them to the hosting platform . Podcasting audio to text transcription software products improves the searchability of the episodes of your show and makes it easier for your listeners to find them.

Let’s take a look at some of the best options you will have if you want to turn Podcasting audio into text automatically.

1. Sonix

Price: Pricing plans start as $10 per hour

sonix transcription software

Image Credit: sonix

The Sonix media player is designed to help podcasters widen their audience by improving the SEO optimization for search engines like Google or Bing. Moreover, this media player assists the search engines in crawling through and indexing the content you transcribe, which makes your podcasts easier to discover. Sonix also reduces the amount of time you’ll have to spend with the sound engineer by allowing you to keep all of the work materials at the same location. The app’s AudioText Editor lets you edit audio quickly by making the adjustments to the transcribed text. Sonix integrates with Adobe Audition and enables you to edit your audio files just moments after you transcribed them.

Pros

  • Provides automated translation services for a multitude of languages
  • Detects different speakers effortlessly
  • Great selection of export file formats
  • Allow users to edit video and audio by editing text

Cons

  • Automated translation is not available in the Standard package
  • The quality of customer support could be better

2. Trint

Price: Pricing plans start at $44 per month

Trint  transcription software

Image Credit: Trint

Transcribing audio files with Trint is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps. Simply upload a video or an audio file and this web-based software is going to transcribe them so that you can edit the text the AI has generated. You can use Trint to highlight specific segments of your files and export them as TXT, DOC, or SRT files. All of your data is protected by the app’s data management that is certified to ISO 27001, which means that all the information you process with Trint can only be accessed by you.

Pros

  • Lighting fast transcription process
  • Trint Editor is equipped with a versatile set of text editing tools
  • Transcriptions services are available in 27 languages
  • Trint can be integrated with hundreds of applications through Zapier

Cons

  • More expensive than similar online audio to text software products
  • Short trial period

3. GoTranscript

Price: The transcription fees start at under $1 per minute

GoTranscript  transcription Service

Image Credit: GoTranscript

With more than 10, 000 users, GoTranscript is one of the largest podcasting audio to text service platforms on the Internet. This web-based platform employs highly skilled professionals who transcribe both audio and video files and convert all of your radio, webcast or video podcasts to text. GoTranscript’s teams ensure that the voices of different speakers are transcribed separately, which makes this platform a perfect choice if you are looking for a way to transcribe interviews or any other type of show that includes more than just one speaker. All texts are proofread in order to ensure that each segment of the text is accurate.

Pros

  • The efficient 4-step transcription process
  • Audio files are transcribed with 99% accuracy
  • Equally efficient when utilized for education and marketing purposes
  • Translation services are available

Cons

  • Transcription process can take several days
  • Editing text on GoTranscript isn’t an option

4. Happy Scribe

Price: $30 for 3 hours of subscription per month

happyscribe  transcription Service

Image Credit: Happyscribe

Podcasters who are looking for a simple and quick way to transcribe their audio recordings should consider using Happy Scribe. This web-based software detects more than a hundred languages and it can transcribe both video and audio files.

You just have to upload a file you want to transcribe and then use the Happy Scribe’s Interactive Editor to make corrections to the text before exporting it as a Export in Word, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT, STL, XML, Premiere or AVID file. Happy Scribe’s Proofreading Helper enables you to detect segments of the text where the algorithm wasn’t accurate so that you can correct all of the mistakes before sharing the document you created.

Pros

  • Features the Embed Player that can be added to any website
  • Supports API integrations
  • Creating and managing teams with Happy Scribe is easy
  • Available in more than a hundred languages

Cons

  • The algorithm’s accuracy depends on the quality of the audio or video recording
  • Poor price to performance ratio

5. Simon Says

Price: Pricing options start at $15 per hour

The platform’s advanced AI speech recognition system is designed to transcribe both audio and video files accurately. Simon Says is available in over ninety languages, which enables you to transcribe video and audio files regardless of the language that is used in the podcast. In addition, the software can be used as an extension for FCPX and allows you to create subtitles for interviews, video podcasts, documentaries and all other projects you create with this video editing app. The transcription process lasts for just a few minutes, and once it is completed you can export your transcripts to Adobe Premiere Pro, FCPX, Excel, Word or any other software you’re using to create your podcasts.

Pros

  • Equipped with a powerful AI speech recognition system
  • Accurate transcriptions of audio and video files
  • Allows podcasters to add bookmarks and highlight quotes from their footage
  • Supports a variety of export file formats

Cons

  • The quality of customer support depends on the subscription model you purchase
  • Supports a limited number of audio and video file formats

6. InqScribe

Price: Free, $99 for an individual license

Compatibility: Windows, macOS

Unlike the previous podcasting audio to text software products we featured in this article, InqSribe can only be used on Mac and PC computers. Even though anyone can install and use this software for free, you must purchase the license if you want to print, save or export transcripts from InqScribe.

This digital media transcription software makes adding time codes to your transcripts easy, while you can also utilize custom snippets to insert frequently used text to a particular segment of the transcript. Each audio file you transcribe with InqScribe can be exported in file formats that are compatible with a broad range of video editing, subtitling or word processing software products.

Pros

  • Affordable solution for podcasters who want to create transcripts of their audio and video files
  • Provides support for nearly all audio and video file formats
  • Accurate transcriptions of multi-lingual documents
  • Excellent subtitling options

Cons

  • Saving or exporting transcripts is not possible with the free version of the software
  • No auto transcription options

7. Audext

Price: 30 free-trial minutes available

Media, podcast or education professionals can benefit from using Audext’s services since this platform can transcribe audio to text in just a few moments. You just have to upload an audio file you would like to transcribe and Audext will generate and DOC or TXT file for you. Optionally, you can use the platform’s text editor to correct any mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process. Audext identifies different speakers, which makes it an excellent option for podcasters who host new guests on each new episode of their podcast. The platform lets you export your transcripts to TXT or DOC file formats.

Pros

  • The quick and efficient audio transcription process
  • Powerful text editor
  • Multi-speaker recognition features
  • Customizable audio playback speed

Cons

  • No video transcription options
  • Transcriptions are not always accurate

8. Temi

Price: $0,10 per minute

This is a simple audio transcription tool that can generate text files you can use to create blogs or improve the searchability of your podcasts. Temi’s proprietary algorithm was created by speech recognition experts and it can easily detect multiple speakers. Furthermore, the platform lets you add timestamps wherever you want and it grants you access to the tools you can use to polish the automatically generated transcripts. You can download all the transcriptions you create with Temi to your computer and choose if you want to save them as Word, PDF or SRT files.

Pros

  • The straightforward audio transcription process
  • Excellent speaker identification features
  • No subscriptions required
  • Inexpensive audio transcription option

Cons

  • The quality of the transcription depends on the quality of the audio file
  • Transcription of long audio recordings can take a while

9. Castos

Price: Pay as you go, $0,10 per minute

Castos is a podcast hosting platform that is equipped with a powerful voice to text technology which transcribes all episodes of your podcasts accurately. This tool improves the visibility and the reach of the content you upload to your account on Castos, and makes it easier for you to optimize it for search engines. So, in order to start using this option, you will have to activate it from the Integrations section on the dashboard. Once you enabled the platform’s transcription features, all new episodes you upload to Castos are going to be transcribed automatically. What’s more, you will also be able to transcribe episodes you uploaded before activating this feature.

Pros

  • Automatic transcription process
  • Castos lets its users transcribe all podcast episodes regardless of when they were uploaded
  • Compatible with YouTube Republishing feature
  • Generates PDF transcription files listeners can download

Cons

  • Limited transcription editing capabilities
  • All audio transcription services are added to the monthly bill

10. Descript

Price: Free, pricing options start at $10 per month

Compatibility: web-based, macOS, Windows

In case you are looking for software you can use to record, edit and transcribe your podcasts, then you shouldn’t look much further than Descript. This cross-platform tool can be used to edit both audio and video files, while the Lyrebird AI enables you to correct any mistakes by simply typing what you really want to say. Descript automatically transcribes your videos with 96% accuracy and it detects multiple speakers effortlessly. It takes only three minutes to transcribe an hour-long podcast, but the software also allows you to use the human transcription services, although you will have to pay $1,25 for each minute of the transcription.

Pros

  • Available on both Mac and PC computers
  • Equipped with the Lyrebird AI
  • Offers both audio and video editing tools
  • Quick transcription turnaround

Cons

  • No file sharing options
  • The free version of Descript doesn’t offer transcription services

How to Make the Process of Transcribing Podcasts Quicker for Free

You don’t have to spend money on subscriptions to voice-to-text software products every month since Google Docs offers a simple and free solution. You can enable the Voice Typing feature from the Tools menu and then just proceed to record your podcasts.

This tool will transcribe everything you say, although its accuracy depends on the quality of the audio recording. In addition, the Voice Typing feature can be used to transcribe the podcasts you already recorded, but you have to repeat exactly what is being said in the episode you are transcribing.

You shouldn’t expect a high level of accuracy, since the Voice Typing tool is still being improved, and you should keep in mind that proofreading a transcript can help you eliminate all mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process.

Utilizing YouTube to Transcribe Podcast

One of the easiest ways to create captions for YouTube videos is to utilize the platform’s Transcribe feature. Every time you upload a new podcast to your YouTube channel, you’ll be able to generate captions for that video file automatically.

However, the voice to text technology the platform is using doesn’t always create accurate transcriptions, which is the reason why you must go through the entire transcription and make sure that the text matches its source.

Moreover, YouTube recently made the automatic captioning feature available during live streams, which enables you to generate transcriptions of your podcasts even while the recording session is in progress.

Conclusion

Extending the reach of your audience is an essential step towards creating a loyal base of subscribers who follow your work. Transcribing each episode of the podcast you are running can help you improve your SEO strategy and draw more attention to your work. Which podcasting audio to text transcription software are you using to transcribe audio and video files? Leave a comment and let us know.

author avatar

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Currently, there are over 29 million podcast episodes in over a hundred languages on the Internet, which shows how much competition you will be facing once you start a new podcast. That is why it is so important to optimize each new episode of your podcast for Google’s ever-changing algorithm. Adding tags, metadata, or writing a description of the podcast are just a few ways to improve the visibility of the content you share online.

Transcribing podcasts on your own becomes increasingly difficult as their duration increases. Instead of wasting hours going through the material and trying to figure out what your guests said, it is much easier to utilize podcasting transcription software that enables you to go through this process automatically. We have selected the 10 best podcasting audio to text transcription software products that are going to help you reach a larger number of listeners.

Top 10 Best Podcasting Audio to Text Transcription Software Products

Running a podcast involves much more than justrecording the materials and uploading them to the hosting platform . Podcasting audio to text transcription software products improves the searchability of the episodes of your show and makes it easier for your listeners to find them.

Let’s take a look at some of the best options you will have if you want to turn Podcasting audio into text automatically.

1. Sonix

Price: Pricing plans start as $10 per hour

sonix transcription software

Image Credit: sonix

The Sonix media player is designed to help podcasters widen their audience by improving the SEO optimization for search engines like Google or Bing. Moreover, this media player assists the search engines in crawling through and indexing the content you transcribe, which makes your podcasts easier to discover. Sonix also reduces the amount of time you’ll have to spend with the sound engineer by allowing you to keep all of the work materials at the same location. The app’s AudioText Editor lets you edit audio quickly by making the adjustments to the transcribed text. Sonix integrates with Adobe Audition and enables you to edit your audio files just moments after you transcribed them.

Pros

  • Provides automated translation services for a multitude of languages
  • Detects different speakers effortlessly
  • Great selection of export file formats
  • Allow users to edit video and audio by editing text

Cons

  • Automated translation is not available in the Standard package
  • The quality of customer support could be better

2. Trint

Price: Pricing plans start at $44 per month

Trint  transcription software

Image Credit: Trint

Transcribing audio files with Trint is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps. Simply upload a video or an audio file and this web-based software is going to transcribe them so that you can edit the text the AI has generated. You can use Trint to highlight specific segments of your files and export them as TXT, DOC, or SRT files. All of your data is protected by the app’s data management that is certified to ISO 27001, which means that all the information you process with Trint can only be accessed by you.

Pros

  • Lighting fast transcription process
  • Trint Editor is equipped with a versatile set of text editing tools
  • Transcriptions services are available in 27 languages
  • Trint can be integrated with hundreds of applications through Zapier

Cons

  • More expensive than similar online audio to text software products
  • Short trial period

3. GoTranscript

Price: The transcription fees start at under $1 per minute

GoTranscript  transcription Service

Image Credit: GoTranscript

With more than 10, 000 users, GoTranscript is one of the largest podcasting audio to text service platforms on the Internet. This web-based platform employs highly skilled professionals who transcribe both audio and video files and convert all of your radio, webcast or video podcasts to text. GoTranscript’s teams ensure that the voices of different speakers are transcribed separately, which makes this platform a perfect choice if you are looking for a way to transcribe interviews or any other type of show that includes more than just one speaker. All texts are proofread in order to ensure that each segment of the text is accurate.

Pros

  • The efficient 4-step transcription process
  • Audio files are transcribed with 99% accuracy
  • Equally efficient when utilized for education and marketing purposes
  • Translation services are available

Cons

  • Transcription process can take several days
  • Editing text on GoTranscript isn’t an option

4. Happy Scribe

Price: $30 for 3 hours of subscription per month

happyscribe  transcription Service

Image Credit: Happyscribe

Podcasters who are looking for a simple and quick way to transcribe their audio recordings should consider using Happy Scribe. This web-based software detects more than a hundred languages and it can transcribe both video and audio files.

You just have to upload a file you want to transcribe and then use the Happy Scribe’s Interactive Editor to make corrections to the text before exporting it as a Export in Word, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT, STL, XML, Premiere or AVID file. Happy Scribe’s Proofreading Helper enables you to detect segments of the text where the algorithm wasn’t accurate so that you can correct all of the mistakes before sharing the document you created.

Pros

  • Features the Embed Player that can be added to any website
  • Supports API integrations
  • Creating and managing teams with Happy Scribe is easy
  • Available in more than a hundred languages

Cons

  • The algorithm’s accuracy depends on the quality of the audio or video recording
  • Poor price to performance ratio

5. Simon Says

Price: Pricing options start at $15 per hour

The platform’s advanced AI speech recognition system is designed to transcribe both audio and video files accurately. Simon Says is available in over ninety languages, which enables you to transcribe video and audio files regardless of the language that is used in the podcast. In addition, the software can be used as an extension for FCPX and allows you to create subtitles for interviews, video podcasts, documentaries and all other projects you create with this video editing app. The transcription process lasts for just a few minutes, and once it is completed you can export your transcripts to Adobe Premiere Pro, FCPX, Excel, Word or any other software you’re using to create your podcasts.

Pros

  • Equipped with a powerful AI speech recognition system
  • Accurate transcriptions of audio and video files
  • Allows podcasters to add bookmarks and highlight quotes from their footage
  • Supports a variety of export file formats

Cons

  • The quality of customer support depends on the subscription model you purchase
  • Supports a limited number of audio and video file formats

6. InqScribe

Price: Free, $99 for an individual license

Compatibility: Windows, macOS

Unlike the previous podcasting audio to text software products we featured in this article, InqSribe can only be used on Mac and PC computers. Even though anyone can install and use this software for free, you must purchase the license if you want to print, save or export transcripts from InqScribe.

This digital media transcription software makes adding time codes to your transcripts easy, while you can also utilize custom snippets to insert frequently used text to a particular segment of the transcript. Each audio file you transcribe with InqScribe can be exported in file formats that are compatible with a broad range of video editing, subtitling or word processing software products.

Pros

  • Affordable solution for podcasters who want to create transcripts of their audio and video files
  • Provides support for nearly all audio and video file formats
  • Accurate transcriptions of multi-lingual documents
  • Excellent subtitling options

Cons

  • Saving or exporting transcripts is not possible with the free version of the software
  • No auto transcription options

7. Audext

Price: 30 free-trial minutes available

Media, podcast or education professionals can benefit from using Audext’s services since this platform can transcribe audio to text in just a few moments. You just have to upload an audio file you would like to transcribe and Audext will generate and DOC or TXT file for you. Optionally, you can use the platform’s text editor to correct any mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process. Audext identifies different speakers, which makes it an excellent option for podcasters who host new guests on each new episode of their podcast. The platform lets you export your transcripts to TXT or DOC file formats.

Pros

  • The quick and efficient audio transcription process
  • Powerful text editor
  • Multi-speaker recognition features
  • Customizable audio playback speed

Cons

  • No video transcription options
  • Transcriptions are not always accurate

8. Temi

Price: $0,10 per minute

This is a simple audio transcription tool that can generate text files you can use to create blogs or improve the searchability of your podcasts. Temi’s proprietary algorithm was created by speech recognition experts and it can easily detect multiple speakers. Furthermore, the platform lets you add timestamps wherever you want and it grants you access to the tools you can use to polish the automatically generated transcripts. You can download all the transcriptions you create with Temi to your computer and choose if you want to save them as Word, PDF or SRT files.

Pros

  • The straightforward audio transcription process
  • Excellent speaker identification features
  • No subscriptions required
  • Inexpensive audio transcription option

Cons

  • The quality of the transcription depends on the quality of the audio file
  • Transcription of long audio recordings can take a while

9. Castos

Price: Pay as you go, $0,10 per minute

Castos is a podcast hosting platform that is equipped with a powerful voice to text technology which transcribes all episodes of your podcasts accurately. This tool improves the visibility and the reach of the content you upload to your account on Castos, and makes it easier for you to optimize it for search engines. So, in order to start using this option, you will have to activate it from the Integrations section on the dashboard. Once you enabled the platform’s transcription features, all new episodes you upload to Castos are going to be transcribed automatically. What’s more, you will also be able to transcribe episodes you uploaded before activating this feature.

Pros

  • Automatic transcription process
  • Castos lets its users transcribe all podcast episodes regardless of when they were uploaded
  • Compatible with YouTube Republishing feature
  • Generates PDF transcription files listeners can download

Cons

  • Limited transcription editing capabilities
  • All audio transcription services are added to the monthly bill

10. Descript

Price: Free, pricing options start at $10 per month

Compatibility: web-based, macOS, Windows

In case you are looking for software you can use to record, edit and transcribe your podcasts, then you shouldn’t look much further than Descript. This cross-platform tool can be used to edit both audio and video files, while the Lyrebird AI enables you to correct any mistakes by simply typing what you really want to say. Descript automatically transcribes your videos with 96% accuracy and it detects multiple speakers effortlessly. It takes only three minutes to transcribe an hour-long podcast, but the software also allows you to use the human transcription services, although you will have to pay $1,25 for each minute of the transcription.

Pros

  • Available on both Mac and PC computers
  • Equipped with the Lyrebird AI
  • Offers both audio and video editing tools
  • Quick transcription turnaround

Cons

  • No file sharing options
  • The free version of Descript doesn’t offer transcription services

How to Make the Process of Transcribing Podcasts Quicker for Free

You don’t have to spend money on subscriptions to voice-to-text software products every month since Google Docs offers a simple and free solution. You can enable the Voice Typing feature from the Tools menu and then just proceed to record your podcasts.

This tool will transcribe everything you say, although its accuracy depends on the quality of the audio recording. In addition, the Voice Typing feature can be used to transcribe the podcasts you already recorded, but you have to repeat exactly what is being said in the episode you are transcribing.

You shouldn’t expect a high level of accuracy, since the Voice Typing tool is still being improved, and you should keep in mind that proofreading a transcript can help you eliminate all mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process.

Utilizing YouTube to Transcribe Podcast

One of the easiest ways to create captions for YouTube videos is to utilize the platform’s Transcribe feature. Every time you upload a new podcast to your YouTube channel, you’ll be able to generate captions for that video file automatically.

However, the voice to text technology the platform is using doesn’t always create accurate transcriptions, which is the reason why you must go through the entire transcription and make sure that the text matches its source.

Moreover, YouTube recently made the automatic captioning feature available during live streams, which enables you to generate transcriptions of your podcasts even while the recording session is in progress.

Conclusion

Extending the reach of your audience is an essential step towards creating a loyal base of subscribers who follow your work. Transcribing each episode of the podcast you are running can help you improve your SEO strategy and draw more attention to your work. Which podcasting audio to text transcription software are you using to transcribe audio and video files? Leave a comment and let us know.

author avatar

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Currently, there are over 29 million podcast episodes in over a hundred languages on the Internet, which shows how much competition you will be facing once you start a new podcast. That is why it is so important to optimize each new episode of your podcast for Google’s ever-changing algorithm. Adding tags, metadata, or writing a description of the podcast are just a few ways to improve the visibility of the content you share online.

Transcribing podcasts on your own becomes increasingly difficult as their duration increases. Instead of wasting hours going through the material and trying to figure out what your guests said, it is much easier to utilize podcasting transcription software that enables you to go through this process automatically. We have selected the 10 best podcasting audio to text transcription software products that are going to help you reach a larger number of listeners.

Top 10 Best Podcasting Audio to Text Transcription Software Products

Running a podcast involves much more than justrecording the materials and uploading them to the hosting platform . Podcasting audio to text transcription software products improves the searchability of the episodes of your show and makes it easier for your listeners to find them.

Let’s take a look at some of the best options you will have if you want to turn Podcasting audio into text automatically.

1. Sonix

Price: Pricing plans start as $10 per hour

sonix transcription software

Image Credit: sonix

The Sonix media player is designed to help podcasters widen their audience by improving the SEO optimization for search engines like Google or Bing. Moreover, this media player assists the search engines in crawling through and indexing the content you transcribe, which makes your podcasts easier to discover. Sonix also reduces the amount of time you’ll have to spend with the sound engineer by allowing you to keep all of the work materials at the same location. The app’s AudioText Editor lets you edit audio quickly by making the adjustments to the transcribed text. Sonix integrates with Adobe Audition and enables you to edit your audio files just moments after you transcribed them.

Pros

  • Provides automated translation services for a multitude of languages
  • Detects different speakers effortlessly
  • Great selection of export file formats
  • Allow users to edit video and audio by editing text

Cons

  • Automated translation is not available in the Standard package
  • The quality of customer support could be better

2. Trint

Price: Pricing plans start at $44 per month

Trint  transcription software

Image Credit: Trint

Transcribing audio files with Trint is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps. Simply upload a video or an audio file and this web-based software is going to transcribe them so that you can edit the text the AI has generated. You can use Trint to highlight specific segments of your files and export them as TXT, DOC, or SRT files. All of your data is protected by the app’s data management that is certified to ISO 27001, which means that all the information you process with Trint can only be accessed by you.

Pros

  • Lighting fast transcription process
  • Trint Editor is equipped with a versatile set of text editing tools
  • Transcriptions services are available in 27 languages
  • Trint can be integrated with hundreds of applications through Zapier

Cons

  • More expensive than similar online audio to text software products
  • Short trial period

3. GoTranscript

Price: The transcription fees start at under $1 per minute

GoTranscript  transcription Service

Image Credit: GoTranscript

With more than 10, 000 users, GoTranscript is one of the largest podcasting audio to text service platforms on the Internet. This web-based platform employs highly skilled professionals who transcribe both audio and video files and convert all of your radio, webcast or video podcasts to text. GoTranscript’s teams ensure that the voices of different speakers are transcribed separately, which makes this platform a perfect choice if you are looking for a way to transcribe interviews or any other type of show that includes more than just one speaker. All texts are proofread in order to ensure that each segment of the text is accurate.

Pros

  • The efficient 4-step transcription process
  • Audio files are transcribed with 99% accuracy
  • Equally efficient when utilized for education and marketing purposes
  • Translation services are available

Cons

  • Transcription process can take several days
  • Editing text on GoTranscript isn’t an option

4. Happy Scribe

Price: $30 for 3 hours of subscription per month

happyscribe  transcription Service

Image Credit: Happyscribe

Podcasters who are looking for a simple and quick way to transcribe their audio recordings should consider using Happy Scribe. This web-based software detects more than a hundred languages and it can transcribe both video and audio files.

You just have to upload a file you want to transcribe and then use the Happy Scribe’s Interactive Editor to make corrections to the text before exporting it as a Export in Word, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT, STL, XML, Premiere or AVID file. Happy Scribe’s Proofreading Helper enables you to detect segments of the text where the algorithm wasn’t accurate so that you can correct all of the mistakes before sharing the document you created.

Pros

  • Features the Embed Player that can be added to any website
  • Supports API integrations
  • Creating and managing teams with Happy Scribe is easy
  • Available in more than a hundred languages

Cons

  • The algorithm’s accuracy depends on the quality of the audio or video recording
  • Poor price to performance ratio

5. Simon Says

Price: Pricing options start at $15 per hour

The platform’s advanced AI speech recognition system is designed to transcribe both audio and video files accurately. Simon Says is available in over ninety languages, which enables you to transcribe video and audio files regardless of the language that is used in the podcast. In addition, the software can be used as an extension for FCPX and allows you to create subtitles for interviews, video podcasts, documentaries and all other projects you create with this video editing app. The transcription process lasts for just a few minutes, and once it is completed you can export your transcripts to Adobe Premiere Pro, FCPX, Excel, Word or any other software you’re using to create your podcasts.

Pros

  • Equipped with a powerful AI speech recognition system
  • Accurate transcriptions of audio and video files
  • Allows podcasters to add bookmarks and highlight quotes from their footage
  • Supports a variety of export file formats

Cons

  • The quality of customer support depends on the subscription model you purchase
  • Supports a limited number of audio and video file formats

6. InqScribe

Price: Free, $99 for an individual license

Compatibility: Windows, macOS

Unlike the previous podcasting audio to text software products we featured in this article, InqSribe can only be used on Mac and PC computers. Even though anyone can install and use this software for free, you must purchase the license if you want to print, save or export transcripts from InqScribe.

This digital media transcription software makes adding time codes to your transcripts easy, while you can also utilize custom snippets to insert frequently used text to a particular segment of the transcript. Each audio file you transcribe with InqScribe can be exported in file formats that are compatible with a broad range of video editing, subtitling or word processing software products.

Pros

  • Affordable solution for podcasters who want to create transcripts of their audio and video files
  • Provides support for nearly all audio and video file formats
  • Accurate transcriptions of multi-lingual documents
  • Excellent subtitling options

Cons

  • Saving or exporting transcripts is not possible with the free version of the software
  • No auto transcription options

7. Audext

Price: 30 free-trial minutes available

Media, podcast or education professionals can benefit from using Audext’s services since this platform can transcribe audio to text in just a few moments. You just have to upload an audio file you would like to transcribe and Audext will generate and DOC or TXT file for you. Optionally, you can use the platform’s text editor to correct any mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process. Audext identifies different speakers, which makes it an excellent option for podcasters who host new guests on each new episode of their podcast. The platform lets you export your transcripts to TXT or DOC file formats.

Pros

  • The quick and efficient audio transcription process
  • Powerful text editor
  • Multi-speaker recognition features
  • Customizable audio playback speed

Cons

  • No video transcription options
  • Transcriptions are not always accurate

8. Temi

Price: $0,10 per minute

This is a simple audio transcription tool that can generate text files you can use to create blogs or improve the searchability of your podcasts. Temi’s proprietary algorithm was created by speech recognition experts and it can easily detect multiple speakers. Furthermore, the platform lets you add timestamps wherever you want and it grants you access to the tools you can use to polish the automatically generated transcripts. You can download all the transcriptions you create with Temi to your computer and choose if you want to save them as Word, PDF or SRT files.

Pros

  • The straightforward audio transcription process
  • Excellent speaker identification features
  • No subscriptions required
  • Inexpensive audio transcription option

Cons

  • The quality of the transcription depends on the quality of the audio file
  • Transcription of long audio recordings can take a while

9. Castos

Price: Pay as you go, $0,10 per minute

Castos is a podcast hosting platform that is equipped with a powerful voice to text technology which transcribes all episodes of your podcasts accurately. This tool improves the visibility and the reach of the content you upload to your account on Castos, and makes it easier for you to optimize it for search engines. So, in order to start using this option, you will have to activate it from the Integrations section on the dashboard. Once you enabled the platform’s transcription features, all new episodes you upload to Castos are going to be transcribed automatically. What’s more, you will also be able to transcribe episodes you uploaded before activating this feature.

Pros

  • Automatic transcription process
  • Castos lets its users transcribe all podcast episodes regardless of when they were uploaded
  • Compatible with YouTube Republishing feature
  • Generates PDF transcription files listeners can download

Cons

  • Limited transcription editing capabilities
  • All audio transcription services are added to the monthly bill

10. Descript

Price: Free, pricing options start at $10 per month

Compatibility: web-based, macOS, Windows

In case you are looking for software you can use to record, edit and transcribe your podcasts, then you shouldn’t look much further than Descript. This cross-platform tool can be used to edit both audio and video files, while the Lyrebird AI enables you to correct any mistakes by simply typing what you really want to say. Descript automatically transcribes your videos with 96% accuracy and it detects multiple speakers effortlessly. It takes only three minutes to transcribe an hour-long podcast, but the software also allows you to use the human transcription services, although you will have to pay $1,25 for each minute of the transcription.

Pros

  • Available on both Mac and PC computers
  • Equipped with the Lyrebird AI
  • Offers both audio and video editing tools
  • Quick transcription turnaround

Cons

  • No file sharing options
  • The free version of Descript doesn’t offer transcription services

How to Make the Process of Transcribing Podcasts Quicker for Free

You don’t have to spend money on subscriptions to voice-to-text software products every month since Google Docs offers a simple and free solution. You can enable the Voice Typing feature from the Tools menu and then just proceed to record your podcasts.

This tool will transcribe everything you say, although its accuracy depends on the quality of the audio recording. In addition, the Voice Typing feature can be used to transcribe the podcasts you already recorded, but you have to repeat exactly what is being said in the episode you are transcribing.

You shouldn’t expect a high level of accuracy, since the Voice Typing tool is still being improved, and you should keep in mind that proofreading a transcript can help you eliminate all mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process.

Utilizing YouTube to Transcribe Podcast

One of the easiest ways to create captions for YouTube videos is to utilize the platform’s Transcribe feature. Every time you upload a new podcast to your YouTube channel, you’ll be able to generate captions for that video file automatically.

However, the voice to text technology the platform is using doesn’t always create accurate transcriptions, which is the reason why you must go through the entire transcription and make sure that the text matches its source.

Moreover, YouTube recently made the automatic captioning feature available during live streams, which enables you to generate transcriptions of your podcasts even while the recording session is in progress.

Conclusion

Extending the reach of your audience is an essential step towards creating a loyal base of subscribers who follow your work. Transcribing each episode of the podcast you are running can help you improve your SEO strategy and draw more attention to your work. Which podcasting audio to text transcription software are you using to transcribe audio and video files? Leave a comment and let us know.

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Currently, there are over 29 million podcast episodes in over a hundred languages on the Internet, which shows how much competition you will be facing once you start a new podcast. That is why it is so important to optimize each new episode of your podcast for Google’s ever-changing algorithm. Adding tags, metadata, or writing a description of the podcast are just a few ways to improve the visibility of the content you share online.

Transcribing podcasts on your own becomes increasingly difficult as their duration increases. Instead of wasting hours going through the material and trying to figure out what your guests said, it is much easier to utilize podcasting transcription software that enables you to go through this process automatically. We have selected the 10 best podcasting audio to text transcription software products that are going to help you reach a larger number of listeners.

Top 10 Best Podcasting Audio to Text Transcription Software Products

Running a podcast involves much more than justrecording the materials and uploading them to the hosting platform . Podcasting audio to text transcription software products improves the searchability of the episodes of your show and makes it easier for your listeners to find them.

Let’s take a look at some of the best options you will have if you want to turn Podcasting audio into text automatically.

1. Sonix

Price: Pricing plans start as $10 per hour

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The Sonix media player is designed to help podcasters widen their audience by improving the SEO optimization for search engines like Google or Bing. Moreover, this media player assists the search engines in crawling through and indexing the content you transcribe, which makes your podcasts easier to discover. Sonix also reduces the amount of time you’ll have to spend with the sound engineer by allowing you to keep all of the work materials at the same location. The app’s AudioText Editor lets you edit audio quickly by making the adjustments to the transcribed text. Sonix integrates with Adobe Audition and enables you to edit your audio files just moments after you transcribed them.

Pros

  • Provides automated translation services for a multitude of languages
  • Detects different speakers effortlessly
  • Great selection of export file formats
  • Allow users to edit video and audio by editing text

Cons

  • Automated translation is not available in the Standard package
  • The quality of customer support could be better

2. Trint

Price: Pricing plans start at $44 per month

Trint  transcription software

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Transcribing audio files with Trint is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps. Simply upload a video or an audio file and this web-based software is going to transcribe them so that you can edit the text the AI has generated. You can use Trint to highlight specific segments of your files and export them as TXT, DOC, or SRT files. All of your data is protected by the app’s data management that is certified to ISO 27001, which means that all the information you process with Trint can only be accessed by you.

Pros

  • Lighting fast transcription process
  • Trint Editor is equipped with a versatile set of text editing tools
  • Transcriptions services are available in 27 languages
  • Trint can be integrated with hundreds of applications through Zapier

Cons

  • More expensive than similar online audio to text software products
  • Short trial period

3. GoTranscript

Price: The transcription fees start at under $1 per minute

GoTranscript  transcription Service

Image Credit: GoTranscript

With more than 10, 000 users, GoTranscript is one of the largest podcasting audio to text service platforms on the Internet. This web-based platform employs highly skilled professionals who transcribe both audio and video files and convert all of your radio, webcast or video podcasts to text. GoTranscript’s teams ensure that the voices of different speakers are transcribed separately, which makes this platform a perfect choice if you are looking for a way to transcribe interviews or any other type of show that includes more than just one speaker. All texts are proofread in order to ensure that each segment of the text is accurate.

Pros

  • The efficient 4-step transcription process
  • Audio files are transcribed with 99% accuracy
  • Equally efficient when utilized for education and marketing purposes
  • Translation services are available

Cons

  • Transcription process can take several days
  • Editing text on GoTranscript isn’t an option

4. Happy Scribe

Price: $30 for 3 hours of subscription per month

happyscribe  transcription Service

Image Credit: Happyscribe

Podcasters who are looking for a simple and quick way to transcribe their audio recordings should consider using Happy Scribe. This web-based software detects more than a hundred languages and it can transcribe both video and audio files.

You just have to upload a file you want to transcribe and then use the Happy Scribe’s Interactive Editor to make corrections to the text before exporting it as a Export in Word, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT, STL, XML, Premiere or AVID file. Happy Scribe’s Proofreading Helper enables you to detect segments of the text where the algorithm wasn’t accurate so that you can correct all of the mistakes before sharing the document you created.

Pros

  • Features the Embed Player that can be added to any website
  • Supports API integrations
  • Creating and managing teams with Happy Scribe is easy
  • Available in more than a hundred languages

Cons

  • The algorithm’s accuracy depends on the quality of the audio or video recording
  • Poor price to performance ratio

5. Simon Says

Price: Pricing options start at $15 per hour

The platform’s advanced AI speech recognition system is designed to transcribe both audio and video files accurately. Simon Says is available in over ninety languages, which enables you to transcribe video and audio files regardless of the language that is used in the podcast. In addition, the software can be used as an extension for FCPX and allows you to create subtitles for interviews, video podcasts, documentaries and all other projects you create with this video editing app. The transcription process lasts for just a few minutes, and once it is completed you can export your transcripts to Adobe Premiere Pro, FCPX, Excel, Word or any other software you’re using to create your podcasts.

Pros

  • Equipped with a powerful AI speech recognition system
  • Accurate transcriptions of audio and video files
  • Allows podcasters to add bookmarks and highlight quotes from their footage
  • Supports a variety of export file formats

Cons

  • The quality of customer support depends on the subscription model you purchase
  • Supports a limited number of audio and video file formats

6. InqScribe

Price: Free, $99 for an individual license

Compatibility: Windows, macOS

Unlike the previous podcasting audio to text software products we featured in this article, InqSribe can only be used on Mac and PC computers. Even though anyone can install and use this software for free, you must purchase the license if you want to print, save or export transcripts from InqScribe.

This digital media transcription software makes adding time codes to your transcripts easy, while you can also utilize custom snippets to insert frequently used text to a particular segment of the transcript. Each audio file you transcribe with InqScribe can be exported in file formats that are compatible with a broad range of video editing, subtitling or word processing software products.

Pros

  • Affordable solution for podcasters who want to create transcripts of their audio and video files
  • Provides support for nearly all audio and video file formats
  • Accurate transcriptions of multi-lingual documents
  • Excellent subtitling options

Cons

  • Saving or exporting transcripts is not possible with the free version of the software
  • No auto transcription options

7. Audext

Price: 30 free-trial minutes available

Media, podcast or education professionals can benefit from using Audext’s services since this platform can transcribe audio to text in just a few moments. You just have to upload an audio file you would like to transcribe and Audext will generate and DOC or TXT file for you. Optionally, you can use the platform’s text editor to correct any mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process. Audext identifies different speakers, which makes it an excellent option for podcasters who host new guests on each new episode of their podcast. The platform lets you export your transcripts to TXT or DOC file formats.

Pros

  • The quick and efficient audio transcription process
  • Powerful text editor
  • Multi-speaker recognition features
  • Customizable audio playback speed

Cons

  • No video transcription options
  • Transcriptions are not always accurate

8. Temi

Price: $0,10 per minute

This is a simple audio transcription tool that can generate text files you can use to create blogs or improve the searchability of your podcasts. Temi’s proprietary algorithm was created by speech recognition experts and it can easily detect multiple speakers. Furthermore, the platform lets you add timestamps wherever you want and it grants you access to the tools you can use to polish the automatically generated transcripts. You can download all the transcriptions you create with Temi to your computer and choose if you want to save them as Word, PDF or SRT files.

Pros

  • The straightforward audio transcription process
  • Excellent speaker identification features
  • No subscriptions required
  • Inexpensive audio transcription option

Cons

  • The quality of the transcription depends on the quality of the audio file
  • Transcription of long audio recordings can take a while

9. Castos

Price: Pay as you go, $0,10 per minute

Castos is a podcast hosting platform that is equipped with a powerful voice to text technology which transcribes all episodes of your podcasts accurately. This tool improves the visibility and the reach of the content you upload to your account on Castos, and makes it easier for you to optimize it for search engines. So, in order to start using this option, you will have to activate it from the Integrations section on the dashboard. Once you enabled the platform’s transcription features, all new episodes you upload to Castos are going to be transcribed automatically. What’s more, you will also be able to transcribe episodes you uploaded before activating this feature.

Pros

  • Automatic transcription process
  • Castos lets its users transcribe all podcast episodes regardless of when they were uploaded
  • Compatible with YouTube Republishing feature
  • Generates PDF transcription files listeners can download

Cons

  • Limited transcription editing capabilities
  • All audio transcription services are added to the monthly bill

10. Descript

Price: Free, pricing options start at $10 per month

Compatibility: web-based, macOS, Windows

In case you are looking for software you can use to record, edit and transcribe your podcasts, then you shouldn’t look much further than Descript. This cross-platform tool can be used to edit both audio and video files, while the Lyrebird AI enables you to correct any mistakes by simply typing what you really want to say. Descript automatically transcribes your videos with 96% accuracy and it detects multiple speakers effortlessly. It takes only three minutes to transcribe an hour-long podcast, but the software also allows you to use the human transcription services, although you will have to pay $1,25 for each minute of the transcription.

Pros

  • Available on both Mac and PC computers
  • Equipped with the Lyrebird AI
  • Offers both audio and video editing tools
  • Quick transcription turnaround

Cons

  • No file sharing options
  • The free version of Descript doesn’t offer transcription services

How to Make the Process of Transcribing Podcasts Quicker for Free

You don’t have to spend money on subscriptions to voice-to-text software products every month since Google Docs offers a simple and free solution. You can enable the Voice Typing feature from the Tools menu and then just proceed to record your podcasts.

This tool will transcribe everything you say, although its accuracy depends on the quality of the audio recording. In addition, the Voice Typing feature can be used to transcribe the podcasts you already recorded, but you have to repeat exactly what is being said in the episode you are transcribing.

You shouldn’t expect a high level of accuracy, since the Voice Typing tool is still being improved, and you should keep in mind that proofreading a transcript can help you eliminate all mistakes that occurred during the automatic transcription process.

Utilizing YouTube to Transcribe Podcast

One of the easiest ways to create captions for YouTube videos is to utilize the platform’s Transcribe feature. Every time you upload a new podcast to your YouTube channel, you’ll be able to generate captions for that video file automatically.

However, the voice to text technology the platform is using doesn’t always create accurate transcriptions, which is the reason why you must go through the entire transcription and make sure that the text matches its source.

Moreover, YouTube recently made the automatic captioning feature available during live streams, which enables you to generate transcriptions of your podcasts even while the recording session is in progress.

Conclusion

Extending the reach of your audience is an essential step towards creating a loyal base of subscribers who follow your work. Transcribing each episode of the podcast you are running can help you improve your SEO strategy and draw more attention to your work. Which podcasting audio to text transcription software are you using to transcribe audio and video files? Leave a comment and let us know.

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