Learn how to save time transcribing your M4A (.m4a) to text by using Ebby's automatic audio to text platform.
See how we transcribe .m4a files in minutes. We use AI to do it quickly and accurately.
Download your transcripts in your favorite format - export your M4A transcript as Text, Word, PDF, SRT, VTT, and more.
Convert your M4A online, in your browser. No 3rd party software to download.
Supported on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.
Used and trusted by 100,000+ happy customers.
How To Convert M4A File To Text Online
Step-by-step instructions for converting M4A files to txt
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1. Upload your M4A file
Click the Upload button at the top navigation bar and choose the location of your .m4a file.
You can upload an .m4a file from your disk, Google Drive, Dropbox, and other storage providers.
There's no limit on file size or file duration.
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2. Transcribe your M4A file
Click the Transcribe button next to your file's name.
Choose the spoken language in your recording: For increased accuracy, we support more than 100 languages and dialects.
Select the number of speakers in your .m4a recording, so we can generate speaker tags in the transcript for you.
Click the Transcribe button and your .m4a transcript will be ready in minutes.
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3. Review your transcript
Click View Transcript button next to your file's name.
Our Online Editor will open up with your M4A's transcript. Review the text and make adjustments if you need to.
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4. Export to your preferred format
Click the Export button at the top navigation bar and choose the format you'd like to export your M4A to.
You can export your M4A to Text, Word document, PDF, CSV, HTML, SRT, VTT, or ASS.
That's it! M4A to text converter in just minutes!
See for yourself how easy it is!
Start by uploading your M4A file and try our M4A to text converter for free
WHY USE EBBY TO CONVERT M4A TO TEXT
Whether you have recorded lectures, voice memos, interviews, online meetings or phone call conversations,
you can transcribe them to text using Ebby.
Here are some of the benefits of using Ebby's transcription platform
Online Transcript Editor
Yes, automatic transcription may not be 100% accurate.
Ebby's Online Transcript Editor helps you review and proof your transcript quickly and easily.
Play your recording, pause and rewind. The integrated player will follow and the relevant words will be highlighted for you.
Even if your audio is not perfect, you will still be done transcribing x3 faster than if you did it yourself!
Our Editor enables text search and allows you to copy excerpts to be used in social media marketing.
Fast M4A Transcription
Transcribe M4A file to text in 1/2 the duration of your recording: if your file is 30 minutes long, you will get it transcribed in about 15 minutes.
Not fast enough? Opt for Expedited mode and get a transcript back in 5 minutes.
100+ Languages & Dialects
Our automatic speech recognition software (ASR) has been trained to transcribe more than 100 languages, supporting different dialects for each language (where applicable).
These highly trained AI models produce a more accurate automatic transcription per language and dialect.
Affordable Transcription Service
Our prices start from $6 per hour (that's 10ยข a minute) and we offer Pay As You Go plans:
Pay only for the files you transcribe, when you transcribe them. No hidden fees and no monthly subscription.
You purchase transcription credit up front. Once you transcribe a file, we subtract its duration from your account credit.
Remaining credit never expire.
Share Your Transcript Online
With Ebby, you can publicly share your transcript page.
Your transcript will be shared as read-only, allowing friends and colleagues to listen to the recording and read the text.
Works on every browser and mobile friendly.
Team Collaboration
Share your transcript and provide Edit permissions to allow your team and colleagues to listen, review it and make adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to transcribe an M4A file?
Transcribe your video or audio to text for as low as $6 per hour.
Please see our pricing page for more information.
How do I convert voice recording to text for free?
If you're looking to convert a voice recording to text for free, you can read about the Best Ways To Transcribe For Free.
That said, our customers think that Ebby's automatic transcription platform is a huge step forward, compared to alternatives.
Which formats can I export an M4A file to?
You can export your M4A transcript to various text formats, including plain Text (.txt), Word (.docx), PDF (.pdf), WebVTT (.vtt), SubRip (.srt), and HTML (.html).
How accurate is the M4A transcription?
Automatic transcription is not 100%. We can achieve 90%-99% accuracy on clean, clear audio.
You can read more on what affects automatic transcription accuracy.
Our Online Transcript Editor will help you proof your transcript quickly and easily:
While the standard for manual transcription time is 1:4 (4 hours of transcription for every audio hour), if your audio quality is not great, our Editor reduces this ratio to 1:2 or even 1:1.
How do you handle my data's privacy and security?
The security and privacy of your recordings is of highest priority to us.
Your recordings are yours and no human has access to it - machine transcription only.
Your recordings are secure both in transit and in storage: we use HTTPS (field-standard TLS 1.2) for secure data upload, export and transfer.
Do you offer free M4A transcription?
You can use our free trial to convert your voice recording to text for free and try out the quality of our speech recognition software.
Upload your M4A file and use our free trial to transcribe its first minutes. We call it a preview.
Your preview will be ready in less than a minute and you will be able to try the Online Editor, review, export and make adjustments to your transcript (all features enabled).
What languages do you support?
You can transcribe M4A to text in over 100 languages, dialects and accents.
Including English, Spanish, German, Arabic, and French.
Can audio be converted to text?
Yes, any audio file can be transcribed and converted to text.
Ebby accepts all audio formats for transcription and will transcribe any video file too.