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FLAC to Text Converter
Transcribe FLAC recordings online for free. No need to convert to MP3 first.
Transcribe audio to text
Up to 60 min, max 1 GB. Supports MP3, WAV, and other audio formats
Your transcript
Your FLAC transcript, with timestamps
Click a sentence to replay the audio and fix any errors. Copy the finished transcript or download a TXT file.
- Automatic punctuation and sentence breaks
- Timestamps for replaying each sentence
- Editable text with TXT download
public-lecture.flac Copy Transcript
- 00:05Today, we’ll look at how cities grow over time.
- 00:13This map shows what the city looked like a hundred years ago.
- 00:22Notice how the early streets follow the river.
- 00:31There’s a simple reason for that: transport.
Example transcript. Results depend on recording quality.
Use cases
Transcribe lectures, interviews and podcasts
Transcribe speech in your FLAC files into text you can read and search.
Interview recordings
Use timestamps to check quotes against the original recording.
Podcasts
Make an editable transcript from your FLAC episode recordings.
How it works
How to convert FLAC to text
Use your phone or desktop browser. No software to install.
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Upload your FLAC
Choose a file from your device or drag it into the upload area.
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Start transcription
Start the task and wait for your transcript to appear.
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Review and download
Replay, edit, then copy the text or download it as TXT.
Before you upload
Tips for a clearer transcript
Lossless audio preserves the recording, including any noise. Clear speech still matters most.
Skip the MP3 conversion
Upload your FLAC file directly to transcribe it.
Lossless isn’t always clearer
FLAC cannot fix background noise or voices recorded too far from the microphone.
Check the length
The maximum supported FLAC duration is 60 minutes per file.
Check files that won’t open
If the file is damaged or won’t play, export a fresh copy and try again.
More formats
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLAC to text free?
Yes. You can upload and transcribe FLAC files with NowText for free, without signing in.
How do I convert FLAC to TXT?
Upload your FLAC file and start transcription. Open the result, check the text, then use Download to save a .txt file.
Do I need to convert FLAC to MP3 first?
No. Upload the FLAC file directly. MP3, WAV and OGG files are also supported.
How long can my FLAC file be?
NowText supports FLAC audio files up to 60 minutes long. For longer audio, trim the sections you need or split it into shorter files before uploading.
Is FLAC transcription more accurate than MP3?
Not necessarily. FLAC preserves the recorded audio without further loss, but clear voices and low background noise matter more than the file format.
Can I export SRT subtitles?
SRT export is not currently supported. You can view timestamps, edit the transcript, and download the text as TXT.
What if the transcript has mistakes?
Click a sentence to replay the audio, then edit the text. Background noise and overlapping voices can affect recognition.
How can I get help?
Email [email protected] or send feedback below. Include the file format and what went wrong.
Have a video instead?
Upload an MP4 or MOV file, or paste a supported video link to get a transcript.