Can ChatGPT convert audio to text?

Yes, ChatGPT can convert audio to text when you use a feature or workflow that accepts audio.

ChatGPT voice and recording features can create transcripts in supported situations, and developers can use OpenAI speech-to-text models through the API to transcribe uploaded audio files. What ChatGPT cannot do reliably is transcribe audio from a plain text prompt if it has no access to the actual audio.

If you only paste a private file path or a link the model cannot reach, it may not be able to process the recording. For best results, use a supported audio or video file, choose the correct language, and provide context such as speaker names, product names, or technical vocabulary if the tool allows it.

ChatGPT is especially useful after transcription because it can clean up the text, add paragraphs, summarize the recording, translate it, or extract action items. For long files, timestamps, speaker labels, or subtitle exports, use a dedicated audio-to-text workflow.