Recorded speech / WAV intake
WAV to Text
Turn WAV to text without leaving this page. Add a local recording, check its actual size, duration, sample rate and channels, then transcribe, listen, edit and download the timed transcript.
- 16-bit PCM · 44.1 or 48 kHz · mono or stereo
- Review text against playback and timestamps
- Private account history and available exports
Audio Convert · WAV workspace
Your WAV, a usable transcript
Two recorded interviews
Hear the channel difference
Play these original WAV recordings while reading their reference words. One channel and two channels describe the recording layout, not the number of speakers.
Mono recorder interview
44.1 kHz · one channel
Where did you start recording? I started by the window, before the room filled up.
Stereo recorder interview
48 kHz · two channels
What stood out from the session? The pause before the answer, and the room around the voices.
Original English sample; spoken words are preserved.
How it works
Three steps from source to result
- 01
Choose a WAV recording
Select a local 16-bit PCM file. See its size, duration, rate, channels and estimated minute use before you start.
- 02
Transcribe on this page
Sign in if needed, then submit the recording. The task remains in your account history while it processes.
- 03
Listen, correct, export
Replay the source, inspect time markers, correct the draft and download the format you need.
01 · Decision guide
WAV to text for recorded speech
A field recorder can produce a large uncompressed WAV file for an interview or oral-history session. Keep the original recording available while you check names, dates and quotations in the draft transcript.
The page accepts a recording from your device. A WAV container preserves audio samples, but an unclear microphone position, clipping or overlapping speech can still make words hard to identify. WAV alone does not guarantee a better transcript than another clear source.
- Listen around names and numbers before sharing a transcript.
- Two channels describe the audio layout; they do not identify two speakers.
02 · Decision guide
Sample rates and channels
This intake checks the WAV header and accepts 16-bit integer PCM at 44.1 or 48 kHz, with one or two channels. The four supported combinations include mono and stereo at each rate. Other encodings, rates and channel layouts receive an explanation before upload.
A stereo recording may contain the same speaker in both channels or several people in one channel. Review the actual speech and transcript instead of treating left and right as speaker labels.
03 · Decision guide
Large recording limits
Uncompressed stereo WAV files grow quickly. The existing transcription service accepts files up to 1 GB and recordings up to 60 minutes; this page reads both values before submission. Tasks consume the account's available transcription minutes according to actual duration, with a half-minute charge for clips up to 30 seconds and whole minutes thereafter.
For recordings over 95 MiB, the page uses the existing direct upload path. A failed upload does not create a transcript; choose the same file and retry. Check the current plans before starting a long interview.
Limits to check before you start
A useful tool explains the boundary of the result as clearly as the benefit.
- 01Local .wav uploads only: 16-bit PCM, 44.1 or 48 kHz, mono or stereo.
- 02Maximum file size is 1 GB and maximum duration is 60 minutes per recording.
- 03Transcription uses account minutes and cloud processing; it is not an offline, unlimited-free operation.
- 04Names, figures and overlapping voices need listening and correction before use.
Practical fit
Workflows this page is designed for
Mono field-recorder interview
Review a single-channel interview draft against the recording and its timestamps.
Stereo interview capture
Keep both channels of a two-channel recorder file, then check the actual speakers in the draft.
Long oral-history session
Check the file size, duration and available minutes before sending a larger archive recording.
Commercial comparison
Audio Convert vs manual typing vs a desktop workflow
Choose Audio Convert when a timed first draft will save review work and cloud processing suits your recording. Type a short excerpt manually for full control, or use a desktop workflow when offline handling is a requirement.
Swipe to compare all 3 products →
| Decision | Audio Convert | Manual typing | Desktop workflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Upload an accepted WAV and receive a timed draft | Listen and type the words yourself | Open the WAV in your own desktop editor |
| Review | Replay, edit and export on this page | Control every word as you type | Depends on the desktop tools you choose |
| Best fit | You want a first draft plus a review path | Short, sensitive or highly technical excerpts | You need an offline workflow or other audio formats |
Comparison statements reflect the linked public product pages accessed during research. Plans and capabilities can change.
Common questions
Answers before you continue
Does every .wav file work?
No. WAV is a container. This page accepts 16-bit PCM at 44.1 or 48 kHz with one or two channels, and checks the header before upload.
Does stereo mean two speakers?
No. Stereo means two audio channels. One person can appear in both; several people can share one channel.
What if my WAV is too large?
The service limit is 1 GB and 60 minutes. Check the size and duration shown after selection. Larger or longer recordings need to be divided outside this page.
Can I edit and download the transcript here?
Yes. Once the task succeeds, listen, review time markers, save corrections and download an available text, caption or document format.
What if a task fails?
The selected recording stays in the browser session for a retry. Failed tasks do not create a download, and your account history remains available.
Evidence
Sources
Research & verification · Last reviewed
The supported WAV combinations and file limits are enforced by this page's parser and the existing transcription service. File size and duration are read from the selected file before submission; transcription results still need human review.
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