Transcribe WAV to Text
Turn your WAV audio into accurate, searchable text — pay-as-you-go, no subscription.
WAV is uncompressed studio-quality audio — the format professional recorders, DAWs, and field-recording gear produce. The files are large (about 10 MB per minute at CD quality), so the 1GB upload limit fits roughly 100 minutes of stereo WAV. Longer sessions are handled automatically: WAV files are compressed in your browser before upload, which is lossless as far as transcription accuracy is concerned.
How to Convert WAV to Text
Upload your WAV
Drop in your WAV audio (up to 1GB). No conversion needed — it's transcribed as-is.
AI transcribes it
Automatic language detection across 47 languages, speaker labels, punctuation, and timestamps — most files finish in minutes.
Export your text
Download TXT, CSV, SRT, VTT, or JSON — plus an AI summary if you want the key points without re-listening.
What People Transcribe from WAV
- Studio and field recordings
- Court and deposition audio from professional recorders
- Music session talkback and production notes
- Broadcast-quality interview masters
Your file doesn't stick around
The uploaded WAV audio is removed automatically after processing, and the transcript auto-deletes after 30 days — for everyone, including your free first transcript. Download anything you want to keep.
Pay only for what you transcribe
$4 per audio hour with prepaid credits — no subscription, no monthly quota. Get your first transcript free (up to 2 hours), no credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transcribe a WAV file to text?
Upload your WAV audio file to PlainScribe (up to 1GB). The file is transcribed directly — no conversion needed. The AI transcribes it across 47 languages, detecting the language automatically unless you choose it yourself, and you export the result as TXT, Markdown, CSV, SRT, VTT, or JSON.
How much does WAV transcription cost?
PlainScribe charges $4 per audio hour ($0.067 per minute) on a pay-as-you-go basis — no subscription. Your first transcript is free (up to 2 hours of audio) with no credit card.
How accurate is WAV transcription?
Highly accurate on clear audio. Accuracy depends mainly on recording quality and language — clear speech close to the microphone transcribes best, regardless of file format. Speaker diarization automatically labels who said what.
What happens to my WAV file after transcription?
Your uploaded file is removed automatically once processing completes, and the transcript auto-deletes after 30 days. For sensitive recordings, the included desktop app transcribes 100% offline on your own machine.
Other Formats
Transcribe Your First WAV Free
Upload a real file and get a real transcript.First transcript free, up to 2 hours. No credit card required.