Our browser-based AI transcription service combines unlimited free local processing, 10x faster cloud transcription, support for 98+ languages, and wide audio and video format compatibility, all with no per-minute fees.
LOS ANGELES , June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Podcasts, online courses, customer interviews, webinars, talks, and short videos contain some of the most valuable audio information on the web, but converting hours of recorded audio into searchable, editable text still requires expensive per-minute subscription fees or manual transcription. Today, SoundWise.ai announced the general availability of its free, forever AI transcription tool. The tool is a browser-based platform that converts audio and video to text in over 98 languages, with no minute meters or overall usage caps for individual users.
SoundWise is built around a dual engine architecture. A free in-browser AI transcription model that runs locally on users’ devices, and SoundWise Pro, an optional cloud-powered tier that delivers human-level accuracy at up to 10x real-time speeds. These cover everything from quick notes for a podcast to professional-quality speech-to-text workflows for newsrooms, classrooms, and content teams.
“Audio and video should be easy to find, edit, cite, translate, and reuse just like any other document.” SoundWise CEO Eric said: “We built SoundWise for the work ahead. rear When the record button stops, interviews become articles, lectures become study notes, webinars become marketing assets, and raw footage becomes actionable text for your team. ”
Key highlights of SoundWise products
– Free forever, unlimited local AI transcription: Users can transcribe audio and video files directly in the browser. For legitimate personal use, there are no per-minute charges or overall transcription limits. Processing occurs locally, so sensitive records never leave the user’s device. This is an important benefit for privacy-conscious creators, legal professionals, and researchers.
– 10x faster cloud AI transcription: SoundWise Pro routes files through an optimized cloud model. According to SoundWise’s internal benchmarks, a one-hour audio recording can be transcribed in about 30 seconds. This is approximately 120 times faster than real time.
– 98+ languages with near-human accuracy: The platform handles multilingual speech-to-text tasks across English, Spanish, Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, and over 88 additional languages. It’s purpose-built for global creators, educators, marketers, journalists, researchers, students, and international teams.
– Wide range of audio and video format compatibility: Supported file types include MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A, MP4, MOV, MKV, and other popular media formats, without the need to manually convert files.
– Built-in transcript review tools: Automatic speaker detection and word-level timestamps allow users to identify who said what and jump directly to key moments, even in long recordings.
– Flexible export options: Transcripts can now be exported as TXT and PDF, with DOCX and SRT subtitle exports coming soon.
Free and unlimited audio and video transcription directly in your browser
SoundWise Free offers unlimited audio-to-text and video-to-text conversion with no minute meters, no credit cards, no sign-up paywalls. Files are processed locally by the AI model in your browser. You must keep your browser tab open during transcription. Based on internal testing, the average processing time for a 1-hour recording is approximately 10 minutes, depending on device performance and file complexity.
This local-first approach is designed for students, independent creators, academic researchers, and privacy-conscious professionals who regularly work with recorded content but don’t require cloud storage or background processing.
Accelerate professional workflows with cloud AI transcription
For users who need speed, scale, and team-ready output. sound wise pro Move your transcription to the cloud GPU and keep it running even after you close your browser. A 1-hour audio file will last approximately 30 seconds. This plan includes unlimited cloud transcription, unlimited cloud storage, multi-format export, and early access to upcoming features like SRT subtitles and DOCX export.
SoundWise Pro is available for $20 per month, or $10 per month ($120 per year) if billed annually. Current plan details and the latest feature list can be found on the SoundWise pricing page.
Speech-to-text in 98+ languages and all popular media formats
The platform converts AI voice to text in over 98 languages and accepts all major audio and video formats including MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A, MP4, MOV, and MKV.
SoundWise also comes with a dedicated landing experience for the most common conversion tasks, making it easy to go directly from certain file types to clean transcripts.
– MP3 to text — podcasts, voice memos, interview recordings – MP4 to text — YouTube videos, webinars, screen recordings – MOV, MKV, FLAC, AAC, M4A to text — high-fidelity mobile recording audio
AI transcription for creators, educators, marketers, journalists, and research teams
SoundWise is designed to be integrated into workflows where spoken content becomes a document asset.
– content creators and podcasters Transcribe video and audio into captions, blog posts, newsletters, and social posts in minutes.
– Marketing and Growth Team Turn your webinars, sales calls, customer interviews, and podcast episodes into a searchable knowledge base and ready-to-edit copy.
– educators and students Turn your classes and seminars into study guides, flashcards, and review notes with lecture transcriptions.
– Journalists and qualitative researchers Process interviews and field recordings with speaker labels and timestamps without having to play the entire session.
About SoundWise.ai
SoundWise.ai is a forever free AI transcription platform that converts audio and video files into accurate, editable text. Combining a privacy-first in-browser model with fast cloud AI, SoundWise supports over 98 languages and all major media formats, serving creators, educators, marketers, journalists, researchers, students, and audio content professionals. For more information, please visit https://soundwise.ai. No download or signup required to start transcribing.
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