Is any speech-to-text perfectly accurate?

No system is perfect-accuracy depends on audio quality, accents, and noise. Clean microphones and quiet rooms help a lot. InstantTranscriber focuses on fast, clean TXT so you can review and share clearly.

Does InstantTranscriber do captions with timestamps?

Export is TXT only (no timestamps). Many users pair our TXT with caption tools or use OS-level live captioning for real-time, then keep our TXT for saving, reading, or sharing after.

What formats can I upload?

MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, and MOV are supported. Output is clean plain text (TXT).

What about privacy and consent?

Always follow local recording/consent laws and the preferences of participants. Your files are processed securely, and you can delete them anytime.

Readable Text, Fewer Missed Words

Turn meetings, classes, and everyday audio into clean TXT you can read, search, and share. Pair with live captions for real-time access-keep our TXT for review after.

Create an Accessible Transcript Community Tips

Works with MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV · Export: TXT only · No timestamps

Support for Deaf/HoH Workflows

📖 Comfortable Reading

Clean plain-text (no clutter) that’s easy to zoom, highlight, and share with support staff or classmates.

🏫 Study & Work Ready

Keep transcripts of lectures, trainings, and appointments for review-search by name, topic, or term.

🤝 Complements Live Captions

Use OS live captions for in-the-moment access; use InstantTranscriber to save and read carefully after.

🔒 Consent & Control

Record with permission, keep transcripts private, and delete anytime. Accessibility with respect.

How It Works

Record with Consent

Use your phone/recorder in a quiet spot. A clip-on or Bluetooth mic near the speaker improves clarity.

Upload Audio/Video

Drop MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, or MOV. We return a clean TXT transcript optimized for readability.

Read, Search, Share

Highlight important sections, copy into notes or email, and keep a personal archive for reference.

Community Tips (Deaf/HoH)

From a Reddit discussion: there’s no “perfect” STT-quality improves with good audio and mic placement. See the thread: r/deaf: Do you know any speech to text devices?

🎙️ Mic Placement Helps

Ask the speaker to clip a small mic or sit close to your phone.
Reduce room noise; avoid rustling and table taps.

🧩 Mix Tools

Use OS live captions during the conversation; save a TXT transcript for later reading.
Show the live text to the speaker-they can rephrase if words are unclear.

📱 Practical Options

Android Live Transcribe/iOS Live Captions can help in real time.
Dedicated microphones or multi-mic kits can improve accuracy in groups.

🙌 Set Expectations

Let people know you’re capturing speech to text for accessibility.
Always follow local consent rules and venue policies.

Sample Transcript Snippet- plain text you can read and highlight

[Advisor] Let's recap next steps. 
[You] Please confirm deadlines.
[Advisor] Submit the form by Friday and email me if you need more time.

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FAQ

Is this a replacement for interpreters?

No. Transcripts support access and review but are not a substitute for qualified interpreters, especially in legal, medical, or critical settings.

Can I get real-time captions?

InstantTranscriber provides fast, clean TXT after you upload audio/video. For real-time, many users rely on device accessibility features-then keep our TXT for accurate review and sharing.

How accurate is it?

Accuracy varies with audio quality and noise. Using a closer microphone and quieter room improves results.

Is there a free trial?

Yes-start free and upgrade when you’re ready.

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Create clear TXT transcripts you can actually use.

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