Introduction to Hear2Text
Hear2Text is an AI-powered transcription platform that converts audio and video into readable, searchable text. It supports common recording scenarios such as YouTube videos, meetings, interviews, lectures, and personal voice notes. The service is available on the web and via native iOS and Android apps.
The platform includes automatic punctuation, speaker recognition, timestamps, and terminology-aware correction. It offers export options in TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, and VTT, with security features such as encryption, private processing, and automatic file deletion. The service advertises up to 99% accuracy and broad language coverage with automatic detection.
Key Takeaways
- AI transcription for audio and video, suitable for YouTube content, meetings, interviews, and voice notes
- Automatic language detection with multi-language transcription and optional cross-language translation
- Speaker recognition to label multiple speakers in a single recording
- Automatic punctuation and smart correction to handle jargon and technical terms
- Precise timestamps for sentence-level navigation and caption creation
- Built-in editor and AI summaries to review and refine transcripts efficiently
- Multiple export formats: TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, and VTT
- Security features include 256-bit encryption, SSL/TLS transfer, private processing, and automatic file deletion
How Hear2Text Works
- Upload or record: Add an audio or video file (e.g., MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG) or record directly in the app. 2) AI processing: The system transcribes, detects language automatically, punctuates, and labels speakers. 3) Edit: Review the transcript with timestamps, make corrections, and generate AI summaries if needed. 4) Export: Download in text or caption formats or share as needed.
The editing environment supports per-sentence timestamps and speaker labels for accurate navigation. For multilingual content, Hear2Text can transcribe in many languages and provide cross-language translation, reducing manual steps in global workflows.
Supported platforms and formats:
| Item | Details |
|---|
| Input formats | MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG |
| Output formats | TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
Core Benefits and Applications
Hear2Text streamlines transcription for a wide range of professional and personal tasks:
- Content creation and distribution: Generate transcripts and captions for YouTube and social platforms; create SRT/VTT files for accessibility and SEO.
- Meetings and webinars: Transcribe Zoom, Teams, and other meeting recordings to accelerate note-taking and follow-ups.
- Journalism and research: Convert interviews and field recordings into editable text with speaker labels and timestamps for accurate citation.
- Legal and healthcare documentation: Produce organized, time-stamped records and summaries; keep files private with encryption and automatic deletion.
- Education and training: Turn lectures and tutorials into searchable notes and subtitles for learners.
- Consulting and counseling: Capture session notes, progress summaries, and structured documentation with minimal manual effort.
A free trial is available, with an offer of 60 minutes of transcription credit at sign-up (no credit card required).