See how Ebby's audio to text platform saves you time converting your WAV (.wav) files to text.
Transcribe WAV files to text in minutes, using our automatic speech recognition (ASR) algorithms.
More than 100 languages, accents and dialects supported.
Export your WAV audio file to various formats: Text, Word, PDF, SRT, VTT, and more.
No download required. Use our WAV file to text converter tool online, in your browser.
Supported on iOS, Windows and Android.
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How To Convert WAV File To Text Online
Step-by-step instructions on how to transcribe .wav files to .txt
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1. Upload your WAV file
Click the Upload button at the top navigation bar and choose the location of your .wav file.
No file size limit. No file length limit.
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2. Transcribe your WAV file
Click the Transcribe button next to your file's name.
Choose the spoken language in your recording.
Select the number of speakers in your .wav recording, so we can generate speaker tags in the transcript for you.
Click the Transcribe button and wait a few minutes for your WAV file transcription to complete.
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3. Review your transcript
Click View Transcript button next to your file's name.
Our Online Editor will display your transcript. Listen to the audio and review the text, all in the same page.
Make adjustments, share your audio & transcript online, collaborate with your team.
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4. Export to your preferred format
Click the Export button at the top navigation bar to export/download the transcript.
You can export your WAV to Text, Word document, PDF, HTML, SRT, VTT, or ASS.
That's it! Transcribing wav files to text in just a few minutes!
Facts about WAV
- Its full name is "Waveform Audio File Format"
- It has .wav extension
- Pronounced "wave"
- Used for audio
- Can contain both compressed and uncompressed audio, but usually has uncompressed audio
- Uncompressed audio formats are usually large in size, compared to other formats
- First released 30 years ago on August 1991
- Developed by IBM & Microsoft
- Considered a high resolution (potential for high quality audio)
- Uncommon in usage over the internet
- Commonly used by audio and music software
It's easy and quick - start by uploading your WAV file and
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WHY USE EBBY TO CONVERT WAV FILES TO TEXT
Whether it's a radio show, recorded meeting, interview, or a phone call conversation,
you can transcribe it to text using Ebby.
Here are some of the benefits of using Ebby's .wav to text converter:
Fast Turnaround
One of the main advantages of automatic WAV transcription is speed.
Transcribe your WAV file to text in 1/2 the duration of your recording: a 60 minute WAV file will be transcribed in about 30 minutes.
Use the Expedited mode and get a transcript back in 5 minutes (small extra charge applied to cover server load).
Cost Effective WAV Transcription
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.
Upload a file, purchase transcription credit, and transcribe it.
Once you transcribe a file, we subtract its duration from your credit.
Remaining credit never expire.
Online Transcript Editor
Automatic transcription is fast, but is not 100% accurate - the level of accuracy actually depends on the clarity and quality of the transcribed audio.
Ebby's Online Transcript Editor helps you review and make adjustments to your transcript quickly and easily, if needed.
Powered by an integrated media player, you can play your recording, change the playback speed, pause and rewind it. The relevant words will be highlighted for you as you play your audio.
Even if your audio is not perfect, our feature-rich Editor will help you transcribe x3 faster than if you did it yourself!
100+ Languages Supported
In an effort to improve transcription accuracy, our AI models have been trained on more than 100 languages, supporting different dialects and accents (where applicable).
Share Your Transcript Online
Publicly share your transcript as read-only, so friends can listen to the audio and read the transcript at the same time.
Works on any device: desktop or mobile.
Team Collaboration
Share your transcript and provide Edit permissions so your team can chip in and collaborate with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to convert WAV to text?
Transcribe a WAV file to text for as low as $6 per hour.
Please see our pricing page for more information.
How do I convert wav files to text for free?
If you're looking to transcribe WAV file 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.
Use our free trial and see for yourself.
Which formats can I export my WAV to?
You can export your WAV transcript to a variety of text formats, including plain Text (.txt), Word (.docs), PDF (.pdf), CSV (.csv), WebVTT (.vtt), SubRip (.srt), and HTML (.html).
Is Ebby a WAV to text software?
Yes, but we convert wav to text online, so there's no software to download or install - all you need is your browser.