Go from voice recording to transcript the minute you stop recording. Capture high-quality uncompressed audio and get word-for-word transcripts with 99% accuracy.

Record on Riverside in high-quality 48kHz audio for clearer transcripts. Already have a file? Upload it to start transcription instantly.
As soon as you stop recording, your transcript begins processing. No extra steps, it’s all handled for you.
Download your transcript as a text file for quick summaries or notes. Or, download a subtitle file if you’re transcribing audio for a video.
Turn your transcript into scripts, newsletters, and more. Or, use the transcript to edit your actual recording in our full suite editor.


Record in a quiet room, a café, or on the go. Capture local, uncompressed audio, so your recording stays clear even if your Wi-Fi doesn’t.

Our voice recording transcription uses advanced speech-to-text technology with 99% accuracy. Pair this with uncompressed, crystal clear recordings, and you get highly accurate transcripts.

Convert voice to text in 100+ supported languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and more.

Record solo or with up to 9 guests, and our voice transcription software identifies and labels each person separately so the transcript stays organized and easy to follow.

Any text you adjust in your transcript automatically syncs to your actual recording. Save time and skip editing audio on a complex timeline.

Repurpose your recording and transcript into blog posts, social clips, audiograms, and more. One session becomes multiple formats without starting from scratch.
From raw voice recording to clean transcripts in one workflow.
Background noise makes it harder for transcription software to identify words. Record in a quiet environment, or use noise-canceling for a clear voice recording.
Don’t slur your words. Pronounce your words as clearly as possible to make it easier for your transcription software to transcribe your voice recording.
Your computer mic doesn’t isolate your voice well when recording. Rather, use a dedicated microphone that records your voice clearly for more accurate transcription.


Not all automatic transcription is accurate. Make sure you choose software that offers quick transcriptions while still being accurate.
Most transcription software defaults to English. If you're recording in another language, make sure your settings match.
Add keyword-rich transcripts and show notes to podcast episodes so listeners discover you on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube search.

Get your note-taking done in minutes. Capture any meeting in high-quality and get a voice recording transcript, ready to turn into summaries and key takeaways.

Record your ideas as voice memos and transcribe them to turn them into content scripts, blog posts, newsletters, and more.

Capture interviews in high quality, then transcribe the voice recordings instantly afterward to quickly extract powerful moments for content.

You can use Riverside’s free online voice recorder by just going to the page and clicking on the audio recording button.
Here's how:
For a higher-quality recording, sign up for the full Riverside platform. Here’s how to record your voice or audio after signing in:
Note that Riverside records audio and video on separate tracks, so you can download each individually. If you still want to record only audio, you can set your studio to audio-only.
To transcribe a voice recording use an AI transcription that converts audio to text. If you’re using Riverside’s free transcription tool, here’s how it works:
Note that if you’re recording on a paid Riverside plan, you’ll get automatic transcriptions after every recording.
Yes, it’s possible to transcribe a voice recording to text using transcription software. For example you can use transcription software like Riverside, Otter.ai, or HappyScribe.
Riverside takes only a few minutes to transcribe a recording. Your transcripts will be ready shortly after your session ends, depending on the file length.
You can begin editing your video immediately while the transcript processes. Manual transcription, by comparison, can take hours.
Learn more in our guide on how to transcribe audio to text.
More than a voice transcriber.
Record, transcribe, edit, and repurpose in one platform.