--- title: Converting an .mp3 Audio File Into a Text Document description: This article will summarize the steps you need to take to convert your .MP3 audio file into a text file. --- [Skip to content](https://support.loomanalytics.com/converting-a-mp3-file-into-a-text-document#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Loom\_Analytics\_Logo\_Transparent.png\]](https://support.loomanalytics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Loom_Analytics_Logo_Transparent.png?height=40&name=Loom_Analytics_Logo_Transparent.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Loom Analytics Loom Analytics Let's Get Started. What Can I Help You With? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Loom Analytics Knowledge Base](https://support.loomanalytics.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [A/V Support](https://support.loomanalytics.com/a-v-support?hsLang=en) 3. [Converting Audio to Text](https://support.loomanalytics.com/a-v-support?hsLang=en#converting-audio-to-text) # Converting an .mp3 Audio File Into a Text Document ## This article will summarize the steps you need to take to convert your .mp3 audio file into a text file **NOTE: **Before following the steps in this guide, you will need to create a [trial account.](https://support.loomanalytics.com/how-to-try-claudio-before-committing?hsLang=en) ### Table of Contents ``` 1.Log In to Loom Analytics Web2.Upload Your .mp3 File3.Select a Profile4.Submit the File5.Retrieve Your Text File ``` In this guide, we will showcase the steps for you to follow along to convert an .mp3 audio file into text using Loom Analytics Web. ### Log In to Loom Analytics Web ![](https://support.loomanalytics.com/hubfs/Recording%202023-10-25%20at%2014-48-49-gif.gif) ### Click on the "Click here to Upload file" button![](https://support.loomanalytics.com/hubfs/Recording%202023-10-25%20at%2014-50-12-gif.gif) ### Select your file through the "Browse Files" link, or drag and drop the file into the window ![](https://support.loomanalytics.com/hubfs/Recording%202023-10-25%20at%2014-51-33-gif.gif) ### Click "Upload File" ![](https://support.loomanalytics.com/hubfs/Recording%202023-10-25%20at%2014-52-38-gif.gif) ### Select a Profile ![](https://support.loomanalytics.com/hubfs/Recording%202023-10-25%20at%2014-53-42-gif.gif) **TIP:** You can check out which profiles are supported within Loom Analytics in this [article](https://support.loomanalytics.com/claudio_profiles?hsLang=en). ### Click Submit ![](https://support.loomanalytics.com/hubfs/Recording%202023-10-25%20at%2014-54-28-gif.gif) Retrieve your finished text file ![](https://support.loomanalytics.com/hubfs/Recording%202023-10-25%20at%2014-55-41-gif.gif) **NOTE:** To learn more about how you can retrieve your finished text files, check out this [article.](https://support.loomanalytics.com/how-do-i-access-my-finished-transcript?hsLang=en) - 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