Dictawave
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Audio & video to text

Turn audio and video into text

Dictawave converts recordings into editable, timestamped text in the browser.

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No account needed to try · 99+ languages · Files up to 0.5 GB

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What is Dictawave?

Dictawave converts recordings into editable, timestamped text in the browser. Upload a file or paste a link, let the transcription run, then correct names and terms before exporting. Speaker separation and language detection are automatic, so interviews, lectures, and meetings follow the same path.

Why choose Dictawave

Runs in the browser

No install, no plugin, no project setup before your first file.

Speaker labels

Each turn is attributed, so a conversation stays readable.

Timestamps that match

Every line stays aligned with the audio for quick verification.

Editable output

Fix names and terminology once, then export in the format you need.

Many languages

Automatic detection across ninety-nine spoken languages.

Free to start

No card required for the first transcripts.

How to use Dictawave

  1. 1

    Add your recording

    Upload a file or paste a link to a recording that is already online.

  2. 2

    Let transcription run

    The audio is processed in the background; progress is visible the whole way.

  3. 3

    Review and export

    Correct the draft, then export text, subtitles, or a document.

Who is it for

Students and researchers

Turn lectures and interviews into notes you can search and quote.

Teams and meeting owners

Keep a written record of calls without assigning a note-taker.

Creators

Reuse spoken content as scripts, captions, and articles.

Journalists

Locate a quote in a long interview by searching the transcript.

Legal and medical teams

Produce a first-pass record that a specialist reviews.

What users say

“Lecture recordings finally became searchable notes instead of hours of audio.”
Early access user · Graduate student
“I stopped taking notes in calls and started reviewing transcripts instead.”
Early access user · Product manager
“The timestamped transcript cut my editing pass roughly in half.”
Early access user · Podcast editor
“Finding a quote in a 90-minute interview now takes seconds.”
Early access user · Journalist
“Speaker labels make multi-person interviews far easier to code.”
Early access user · Researcher

Start with the recording you already have. No account needed to begin.

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Frequently asked questions about Dictawave

Is Dictawave free?

You can transcribe and export without paying. Paid plans raise limits and unlock the advanced mode.

Which formats are supported?

Common audio and video files, including MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, MP4, MOV, and WebM.

How many languages?

More than a hundred spoken languages, detected automatically or set by hand.

Can it separate speakers?

Yes, when speaker separation is enabled each turn is labelled.

How accurate is it?

Clean, close-mic audio needs the least correction; noisy recordings benefit from a review pass.

Do I need an account?

Not to start. An account keeps transcripts across sessions and raises limits.

Can I edit the transcript?

Yes, wording, speaker names, and timestamps are all editable before export.

What can I export?

Plain text, SRT, VTT, and a formatted document.

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