Upload an audio file (podcast, video soundtrack, voice note) and get back a written transcript. The feature runs on ElevenLabs' Scribe model. Available on Pro and Agency plans.
When to use it
- Create text transcripts for video or podcast episodes (accessibility + SEO)
- Turn voice memos or dictations into drafts
- Generate searchable content from interview recordings
Supported audio formats
- MP3 (recommended)
- WAV
- M4A
- FLAC
- OGG
Files up to 500 MB. For longer content, split into chunks and transcribe separately.
Supported languages
ElevenLabs Scribe supports 30+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and Norwegian. Pick the language on the Speech to Text page.
Transcribe an audio file
- Go to Tools → Speech to Text.
- Click Upload audio file or paste a URL to an existing file.
- Pick the language of the audio.
- Click Transcribe.
- Wait for processing. A 30-minute file takes about 1-2 minutes.
- When ready, the transcript appears in the editor below.
What you can do with the transcript
- Copy the full text to your clipboard
- Download it as a .txt file
- Save as draft post - creates a new WordPress draft with the transcript as content
- Edit directly in the transcript editor before saving
How credits are charged
Speech to Text uses a separate credit pool from Text to Speech. On Pro and Agency plans, you get a generous allowance included. Exact amounts are shown on the Speech to Text page and on your plan details.
If you have your own ElevenLabs key with Speech to Text permission enabled, the plugin can use that instead.
Accuracy tips
- Use clean audio (minimal background noise) for best results
- Speak clearly - avoid overlapping voices
- Short pauses between sentences improve punctuation accuracy
- The plugin does not currently separate speakers (single-speaker transcripts)
Limits
- One file at a time (no batch transcription in this release)
- Maximum file size 500 MB
- Transcripts are not saved automatically - copy, download, or save as draft before leaving the page