Description
convert.express is a pay-as-you-go AI transcription service designed to convert audio and video recordings into text quickly and accurately. It leverages powerful AI models including OpenAI Whisper, Microsoft MAI-Transcribe 2, and Google Gemini 3.5 Transcribe to deliver high-quality transcripts. The service supports a wide range of input formats such as MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, MP4, MOV, MKV, and WebM, and can also process files directly from YouTube, Simplecast, Dropbox, Google Drive, or any direct MP3/MP4 link. Files up to 2 GB are supported, with longer recordings automatically split, processed, and merged.
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Users benefit from 10 free minutes of transcription every day, with additional minutes billed at a transparent rate of €0.02 per minute. There are no subscriptions or monthly commitments, making it ideal for unpredictable or occasional transcription needs. Transcripts can be downloaded in various formats including TXT, PDF, SRT, and VTT, catering to different requirements from plain text notes to subtitle files with timecodes. The service also offers optional features like speaker diarization, AI summaries, action item generation, and translation into 103 languages, with translated subtitles retaining original timecodes.
Privacy is a core aspect of convert.express. Audio files and transcripts are automatically deleted from servers within 24 hours of the last activity on a job, and are never used to train AI models. No account or credit card is required to use the daily free minutes, ensuring a low-barrier entry for new users. An optional free account provides a persistent daily quota and access to transcript history. The platform is suitable for professionals across various fields, including journalists, podcasters, students, researchers, lawyers, and doctors, who need fast, accurate, and private transcription without the overhead of a monthly subscription.
- CategoryAI Transcription Tools
- Pricing ModelPay-as-you-go
- DeploymentCloud
- PlatformsWeb
convert.express's Core Features
Transcribe audio and video to text
Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM formats
Utilizes OpenAI Whisper, Microsoft MAI-Transcribe 2, Google Gemini 3.5 Transcribe
10 free minutes of transcription daily
Pay-as-you-go pricing at €0.02 per minute after free quota
No subscription or account required to try
Speaker diarization available
Download transcripts as TXT, PDF, SRT, VTT
AI summary and action list generation
Translation into 103 languages with original timecodes
Import files from YouTube, Simplecast, Dropbox, Google Drive, or direct links
Automatic language detection for 65 languages
Files automatically deleted within 24 hours
Files never used for AI model training
Supports entity biasing for improved accuracy
How to use convert.express?
Upload File: Drag and drop any audio or video file (MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, MP4, MOV) or paste a file URL.
Select AI Model: Choose between OpenAI Whisper, Microsoft MAI-Transcribe 2, or Google Gemini 3.5 Transcribe.
Configure Options: Set language, add vocabulary hints, or enable speaker diarization if desired.
Transcribe: The AI processes the file, with most recordings ready in under a minute.
Review & Download: Access the transcript, AI summary, action list, or translation, and download in TXT, PDF, SRT, or VTT format.
convert.express's Use Cases
- Journalism Interviews
- Podcast Show Notes
- Student Lecture Notes
- Research Fieldwork
- Legal Depositions
- Medical Dictation
- Meeting Recaps
- Video Subtitles
