Short answer: To convert audio to text, import the audio file into an AI note taker like CraftNote — it transcribes the recording, labels who's speaking, and turns it into an organized summary. It works for recorded meetings, interviews, lectures, voice memos, and podcasts, in 80+ languages.
How to convert audio to text
- Record or import: record live in CraftNote, or import an existing audio file
- Transcribe: the audio is converted to text with speakers separated automatically
- Summarize and search: you get a structured summary with action items, and every transcript becomes searchable
What affects audio-to-text accuracy
Transcription accuracy tracks the recording quality: clear audio with minimal background noise and limited crosstalk transcribes best, while noisy recordings and heavy overlap lower accuracy for any tool. Recording directly in the app, or importing a clean file, gives the best results.
What CraftNote can transcribe
CraftNote transcribes audio files, video, PDFs, YouTube links, and podcasts, and can record live meetings bot-free on Mac and Chromium browsers. It transcribes and translates in 80+ languages with automatic language detection, labels speakers, and runs on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, and the web, with offline recording. Try CraftNote free or read how well it summarizes recordings.
Common Questions
Can I convert audio to text for free?
CraftNote's free plan includes AI notes and recording hours each month, which covers transcribing audio files. Higher-volume use moves to a paid plan.
How accurate is AI audio-to-text transcription?
It's accurate enough for most recordings, but quality depends on the audio — clear recordings transcribe well, while background noise and crosstalk reduce accuracy for any tool.
What audio formats are supported?
CraftNote accepts common audio files, plus video, PDFs, YouTube links, and podcasts, and transcribes them in 80+ languages.
Turn this into action with CraftNote
Record meetings and lectures, then get AI transcripts, summaries, and action items — right in your browser.
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