Supported formats

The transcriber accepts anything your browser can decode. This table shows typical support.

Typical browser support for audio decoding
FormatExtensionsChrome / EdgeFirefoxSafariNotes
MP3.mp3YesYesYesMost common podcast and voice format.
WAV.wavYesYesYesUncompressed; large files, best quality.
M4A / AAC.m4a, .aacYesYesYesiPhone voice memos and many recorders. Firefox support depends on the system.
OGG / Opus.ogg, .oga, .opusYesYesNewer versionsCommon from messaging apps.
FLAC.flacYesYesYesLossless compression.
WEBM audio.webm, .webaYesYesNewer versionsBrowser and screen recordings.
MP4 video.mp4UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyThe audio track is used; very large videos may run out of memory.

If a file will not open

Convert it to MP3 or WAV with a free tool such as Audacity or ffmpeg, then try again. Damaged files and DRM-protected audio cannot be decoded.

Support notes reflect current browser releases as of November 12, 2026 and can vary by operating system.