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How to get clean text from audio and video, which format to use, and how Mictoo compares. Written by the person who builds it.

Can ChatGPT transcribe audio? Yes on paid plans

What ChatGPT does with audio files since October 2026, what the API costs, and when a free dedicated tool is the better choice.

Which format to record and upload, with a quick decision table.

Shrink a file under the upload limit without hurting accuracy.

Cut a recording into parts that fit the per-file limit.

From a Reel to text and captions.

Same Whisper engine, a different free tier.

What each tool is built for, and when to stay where you are.

Free, no signup. Transcript with timestamps, AI summary and translation.