Common MP3 sources
Dictaphones
Olympus, Philips, Sony — all common dictaphone formats supported. Perfect for doctors and lawyers who dictate.
Podcasts & audio downloads
Convert downloaded podcasts, webinars, or audio courses to searchable text quickly.
Voice memos
iPhone and Android voice memos export as MP3 or M4A — Scrieb recognizes both instantly.
Interview recordings
Journalists and researchers transcribe interview recordings confidentially, without a cloud service.
Pricing
Unlimited MP3 transcriptions. No minute limits.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I transcribe an MP3 file?
- Drop the MP3 into Scrieb → local AI transcribes → export as TXT/DOCX/PDF. No internet or account required.
- Can I transcribe MP3 files for free?
- Scrieb offers a trial period. After that, plans include unlimited transcriptions — no per-minute billing that adds up with large files.
- Is MP3 transcription GDPR-compliant with Scrieb?
- Yes. No data leaves your device — no cloud upload, no third-party processing, no DPA required.
- What other audio formats does Scrieb support?
- WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, and video formats including MP4 and MOV. No pre-conversion required.
- How fast does Scrieb transcribe MP3 files?
- On a modern machine, Scrieb processes audio at roughly 3–5x speed — a 30-minute recording takes about 6–10 minutes.