Voice to Text Arabic - Online Transcription
Convert Arabic audio and video files to text online. Upload your recording and get an accurate Arabic transcription in minutes. Supports 14 regional dialects. No installation needed.
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Arabic Speech to Text

Arabic (العربية) is spoken by over 400 million people across the Middle East and North Africa. Narakeet’s Arabic transcription service supports 14 regional dialects, so you can transcribe Arabic audio from any Arabic-speaking country with high accuracy.
Our Arabic audio transcription engine handles dialect variations from Egyptian and Gulf Arabic to Levantine and North African variants. Upload an audio or video file to convert Arabic audio to text that you can copy, edit or download.
Arabic Voice to Text - How Does It Work?
- Go to the Audio to Text tool
- Upload your Arabic audio or video file
- Select your Arabic dialect (Egyptian, Saudi, Emirati, Lebanese, etc.)
- Wait for the transcription to complete
- Copy or download your text
The entire process runs in the cloud. Use Narakeet to transcribe Arabic audio without installing any software, and you do not need to create an account to try it. The following Arabic dialects are supported: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar and Syria.
Speech to Text Arabic Free Online
Try Arabic speech to text free online without registering or paying. Free users can transcribe up to 20 audio files, each up to 10 minutes long. No account needed - just upload and transcribe.
For longer Arabic recordings and more capacity, upgrade to a commercial account. Commercial users can transcribe audio files up to 60 minutes in duration, with a maximum file size of 350 MB.
Need to go the other direction? Convert Arabic text into natural-sounding audio with our Arabic Text to Speech voices.
Transcribe Arabic Audio to Text - Common Questions
What Arabic dialects are supported?
Narakeet supports 14 Arabic dialects including Egyptian, Saudi, Emirati, Iraqi, Jordanian, Lebanese, Kuwaiti, Libyan, Omani, Palestinian, Qatari, Syrian, Bahraini and Israeli Arabic. Select your specific dialect for the most accurate transcription.
What audio formats can I transcribe?
You can upload MP3 files now. Support for WAV, M4A and other common audio formats, as well as MP4, MOV and other video files is coming soon. The tool extracts the audio track automatically.
How long can my Arabic audio file be?
In the beta phase, we are currently limiting the duration to 60 minutes, but contact us if you need longer content. There is no strict limit on file duration. Longer files take more time to process, but you can transcribe full-length recordings, lectures and interviews.
Is the transcription in Arabic script?
Yes. The transcription outputs Arabic script (العربية) with right-to-left text. You receive the text in the same script the language is normally written in.