Transcribe Audio
Upload any audio file and get an accurate, time-stamped transcript in seconds. Built for podcasters, journalists, researchers, and anyone who needs spoken audio turned into searchable, exportable text.
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How to transcribe audio
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Upload Your Audio File
Drag and drop your audio file directly onto the page - no account or sign-up required. CentClip accepts common formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, and OGG. Your first 5 minutes are processed completely free.
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Review Your Transcript
CentClip processes your audio and returns a time-stamped transcript within seconds. Read through the text, note speaker changes, and use the timestamps to verify any passages before you export.
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Download in Your Preferred Format
Export your transcript as a plain text file for documents and notes, an SRT file for video subtitle workflows, or a VTT file for web players and captioning pipelines. Every format is ready to use immediately with no manual reformatting needed.
Why choose CentClip?
Timestamps Included - No Manual Syncing Required
Every transcript includes precise timestamps, so you can jump straight to any moment in your audio without scrubbing through the file. This matters most for long-form content - a 90-minute interview or a recorded panel discussion - where finding a specific quote by ear would take far longer than the transcription itself. The SRT and VTT exports carry those timestamps directly, so adding captions to a corresponding video or web player takes seconds rather than a painstaking manual alignment pass.
No Subscription Means You Only Pay for What You Use
Most transcription platforms charge a monthly fee whether you process one file or fifty. CentClip charges 5 cents per minute - you buy credits when you have audio to transcribe, and those credits never expire. A 30-minute podcast episode costs $1.50 total, with nothing billed until you upload. There are no seats, no tier upgrades, and no renewal dates to track.
Transcribe in 50+ Languages From the Same Interface
Research interviews in Spanish, client calls in French, product demos in Japanese - CentClip handles over 50 languages without requiring a separate account, plan upgrade, or different upload flow. You select the language, upload the file, and get back a transcript in the spoken language. Note that CentClip transcribes in the language it hears - it does not translate the output into another language.
FAQ
How accurate is CentClip's audio transcription?
CentClip uses industry-leading speech recognition that performs well across a wide range of accents, recording conditions, and subject matters. Accuracy is highest with clean audio - minimal background noise and clear speech typically produce near-perfect transcripts.
Is there a free trial, and what does it cost after that?
Your first 5 minutes are free with no account required. After that, CentClip charges 5 cents per minute with no subscription - purchase credits when you need them and use them at your own pace.
What audio formats does CentClip support for transcription?
CentClip accepts the most common audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, and OGG. You can also upload a video file directly and CentClip will extract and transcribe the audio track.
Do my transcription credits expire if I don't use them right away?
No - credits never expire. Buy them when you have a project, use them on your schedule, and the balance will be there whenever your next file comes in.