Question 1

How do I convert an MP3 to text?

Accepted Answer

Upload your MP3 file to VideoText. Our AI (powered by OpenAI Whisper) transcribes the audio and produces a full text transcript. Most MP3 files under 60 minutes process in 2–5 minutes. Download the result as TXT, SRT, or VTT.

Question 2

What MP3 bitrates and sample rates are supported?

Accepted Answer

All standard MP3 bitrates (64kbps–320kbps) and sample rates (22kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz) are supported. Both mono and stereo MP3 files work correctly. 128kbps stereo is the most common podcast format and gives excellent transcription accuracy.

Question 3

Can I convert an MP3 podcast to text for show notes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This is one of the most common uses. Upload your MP3 episode, get the transcript, then use the Summary branch to generate show notes automatically. The summary extracts key topics, main points, and timestamps.

Question 4

Can I get SRT subtitles from an MP3 file?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VideoText can generate a timed SRT file from any MP3. This is useful for creating captions for a video that uses audio-only source material, or for syncing text to audio in a media player.

Question 5

What languages does MP3 transcription support?

Accepted Answer

Whisper supports 90+ languages. Upload an MP3 in any language and set the source language before processing for best accuracy. Transcription works for English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and many others.

Question 6

Is MP3 to text conversion free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Free tier includes 3 imports per month (resets on the 1st). Sign up for free to try. Paid plans start at $19/month for 450 minutes.

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