Online Audio to Text
Converter for Mac.
The fastest way to convert audio files to text. Transcribe MP3, WAV, podcasts, interviews, and meetings with AI-powered accuracy. 100% offline and private.
All audio formats
AI-powered accuracy
Works offline
*Requires macOS 26+ and Apple Silicon
EchoText converts audio to text 4x faster than manual transcription
Audio to text converter
with AI accuracy
Convert any audio file to text with state-of-the-art AI. Supports all major formats with speaker detection and timestamps.
WhisperKit Audio Transcription
Powered by OpenAI's Whisper model optimized for Apple Silicon. Convert audio to text with 95%+ accuracy. Handles multiple speakers, accents, and background noise with ease.
All Formats Supported
MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, and more. Convert any audio file to text regardless of format.
Speaker Diarization
Automatically identifies different speakers in conversations and meetings. Perfect for interviews.
Offline Processing
No internet required. Your audio files stay on your Mac. Process sensitive recordings securely.
Perfect for any audio
transcription need
Audio to text converters
compared
| EchoText Best Choice | Online Tools | Otter.ai | Rev | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 once | Free / Limited | $16.99/mo | $0.25/min |
| Offline Processing | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Privacy | ✓ 100% | ✗ Cloud | ✗ Cloud | ✗ Cloud |
| Speaker Detection | ✓ Yes | ~ Limited | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| File Size Limits | ✓ None | ✗ Limited | ✗ Limited | ✗ Limited |
Common questions about
audio to text conversion
EchoText supports MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, and most common audio formats. You can transcribe podcasts, interviews, lectures, meetings, and any recorded audio up to any file size.
Using WhisperKit AI technology, EchoText achieves 95%+ accuracy for clear audio. It handles various accents, background noise, and multiple speakers well. Results vary based on audio quality.
Yes! EchoText works 100% offline after initial setup. Your audio files never leave your Mac, ensuring complete privacy and security. Perfect for sensitive recordings.
Yes, EchoText includes speaker diarization that automatically identifies different speakers in conversations. This is perfect for meetings, interviews, and multi-person recordings.
On Apple Silicon Macs, EchoText transcribes at roughly 0.3-0.5x real-time. A 1-hour audio file takes 15-30 minutes to transcribe, depending on the model size and your Mac's performance.
Start transcribing
audio to text.
- 1 Download EchoText
- 2 Import your audio
- 3 Get transcript instantly
One price.
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