Transcribe audio to text
Turn speech into accurate, easy-to-find text in minutes with Dropbox, an AI-powered audio transcription tool that helps you transcribe and edit files—fast.
Collaborate better and avoid the hassle of manual transcriptions. Sign up for free to get speedy, accurate results right from your Dropbox account.
Log into your account on dropbox.com.
Navigate to and open the audio file you’d like to transcribe.
Click the ellipsis (…) and go to Transcript to open the tool, then select Transcript in the toolbar to generate.
Learn more about how to create a transcript for an audio file.
Transcribe audio files in multiple languages.
Enjoy high file size limits and strong compatibility.
Easily create accurate transcriptions using AI.
Use the audio transcription feature for free.
You can easily make audio transcriptions for files in different languages with Dropbox.
It’s simple to transcribe, edit, and share your audio transcripts, all from one easy-to-use tool.
Adjust your transcript to make audio captions that work for different regions—boosting accessibility for your content.
Dropbox audio transcriptions can effortlessly handle long, high-quality, or professional audio files, which makes it ideal for creatives.
Ever struggle with an annoying format or a file that’s too short—or too long? You can avoid all of that hassle when you transcribe audio in Dropbox.
Dropbox lets you transcribe large files, with a maximum duration of up to 100 minutes, and keep them in your cloud storage for secure and easy access.
The powerful and precise audio-to-text features leverage AI, which makes it easy to create accurate and high-quality transcriptions.
It’s simple to make audio transcriptions less frustrating with a fast and reliable tool, right from your Dropbox account.
Improve your transcription efficiency and streamline your work by reducing errors—with Dropbox, you get a hassle-free tool that makes your life easier.
Either log into your Dropbox account or sign up for a free Dropbox Basic account to access this powerful feature.
There are no barriers to starting an audio transcription, simply log in, start using the tool, and optimize your workflow.
The maximum file size allowed depends on your account type (Basic offers 2 GB for free).
If you’re transcribing manually, a good rule of thumb is that it takes four to six times the length of the audio. So, a 30-minute recording could take up to 3 hours to transcribe—but that’s if you’re also a fast typer and a good listener.
With AI, you can convert audio to text in minutes. No rewinding, no struggling to catch every word—just near-instant and accurate transcription.
Yes. Once you create a transcript, you can edit it however you need—right from your Dropbox account. Whether it’s fixing a name, adjusting the formatting, or removing filler words, it’s easy to make sure your final transcript is exactly how you want it.
Your transcription has the same protection that any other Dropbox data has, which includes strong file protection protocols and encryption. Security is our main priority, so whether you’re transcribing a sensitive meeting or a private interview—you can trust that all your data is protected by multiple layers of security.
AI transcriptions are fast and great for everyday use, handling audio transcriptions in minutes—not hours. While human transcription may be more accurate in some scenarios (like distinguishing accents or overlapping dialogue), AI keeps getting better. For most audio transcription tasks, Dropbox is faster, more cost-effective, and still highly accurate.
