WAV to text
How to convert a WAV file to text
To convert a WAV file to text, open HiText, tap File and choose the WAV, or share it from another app. On a computer, upload it in the HiText web app (up to 1 GB). In a few minutes you get the full transcript, with automatic language detection, an AI summary and an optional translation. Your first 30 minutes are free.
Interview recorded for the documentary:
- Topic: How the harbor changed after 1990.
- Best quote: "We knew every boat by its engine."
- Follow-up: Ask for the old photos.
WAV to text in three steps
- 1
Get the WAV onto your phone or computer
Copy it from the recorder's SD card or USB cable, or export it from your audio editor.
- 2
Upload it to HiText
In the app, tap File and pick the WAV from Files or storage. On a computer, sign in to the web app and upload it.
- 3
Read and reuse the text
In a few minutes you have the transcript and a summary. Copy it, share it or download it as TXT from the web.
WAV files are big: what that means
WAV is uncompressed audio, so it weighs much more than MP3 or M4A: about 600 MB per hour in CD quality (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo) and more at 24-bit or 48 kHz. Transcription only needs the voice, so a smaller file gives the same text.
- Web app: up to 1 GB per file, which is roughly 1.5 hours of CD-quality stereo WAV
- For longer sessions, export to mono or to M4A/MP3 in your editor before uploading (M4A to text)
- Or split the recording into parts by topic
Where WAV files come from
- Field recorders (Zoom H-series, Tascam, Sony) and USB microphones
- Audio editors and DAWs such as Audacity, GarageBand or Adobe Audition
- Some Android recorder apps when set to WAV or lossless quality
- Interviews and podcasts recorded for later editing
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to convert WAV to text with HiText?
You start with 30 free minutes of transcription, no card needed. To keep transcribing you can subscribe to Pro inside the app; you see the price before paying and can cancel any time from your App Store or Google Play subscription settings.
Is there a file size limit?
In the web app the limit is 1 GB per file. If your WAV is bigger, export it as mono or as M4A/MP3, or split it. The voice comes through the same.
Does higher WAV quality give a better transcript?
Not much. What matters is a clear voice close to the mic with little background noise. 16 kHz mono is already enough for speech.
Can I transcribe WAV on my computer?
Yes. Sign in at app.trytiro.app, upload the WAV and you get the transcript, summary and translation, ready to copy or download as TXT.
What happens to my files?
Your audio is used only to transcribe it and is deleted from our servers when it's done (at most within 7 days if something fails). The transcript and summary are kept on your device and on our servers until you delete them in the app. We don't use your content to train AI models. Details in our privacy policy.
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