How to transcribe songs files .wav and mp3’s locally

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Free auto song transcriber instantly separates vocals from any MP3 or WAV song, transcribes every word with perfect timing, and creates a ready to use SRT subtitle file. Follow our beginner friendly Windows setup guide with zip download no coding required.

Turn Any Song Into Perfect Lyrics Automatically

No coding experience required

This free tool automatically separates the singing voice from the background music in any song and then transcribes every word with precise timing. It outputs a ready to use SRT file that works instantly in video editors websites or YouTube. Whether you have an MP3 or WAV file the process is fast and simple.

Auto song transcriber turning music into lyrics

What does this tool do?

  • 1. Separates the vocals
    It removes all background music and keeps only the clean singing voice so the transcription is crystal clear.
  • 2. Transcribes the lyrics
    The tool listens carefully to the isolated vocals and writes every word with exact timing information.
  • 3. Creates an SRT file
    You receive a ready to use SRT lyrics file that you can drop straight into any video editor or website.

Does it work with MP3 files?

Yes. It works great with both MP3 and WAV files. Use whichever format you already have on your computer.

What you need before starting

A Windows computer
This guide is written for Windows users.
NVIDIA graphics card recommended
Works faster with RTX cards but runs fine on any system.

Step by step setup guide

Follow these steps slowly. This only needs to be done once and everything stays ready for future songs.

  1. Step 1 Install Python
    1. Visit python.org/downloads
    2. Click the big yellow Download Python button
    3. Run the file after download
    4. On the first screen check the box that says Add python.exe to PATH
    5. Click Install Now
  2. Step 2 Download the Auto Song Transcriber

    Click the button below to download the zip file and save it somewhere easy to find like your Desktop or Downloads folder.

    Download auto_song_transcriber.zip

    After downloading right click the zip file and choose Extract All or simply double click it and drag the files out. You will now have the auto_song_transcriber.py file ready to use.

  3. Step 3 Open Command Prompt

    Click the Windows search bar at the bottom type cmd and press Enter.

  4. Step 4 Install the required programs

    Copy and paste this exact command into the black window then press Enter:

    pip install demucs whisperx torch torchaudio

    This can take 5 to 10 minutes. Just leave it running until it finishes.

How to use the tool

  1. Place your MP3 or WAV file in the same folder as the auto_song_transcriber.py file.
  2. Open Command Prompt in that folder by clicking the address bar typing cmd and pressing Enter.
  3. Type this command and press Enter:
python auto_song_transcriber.py “YourSong.mp3”

Replace YourSong.mp3 with the exact name of your file including the extension.

Troubleshooting common problems

  • pip is not recognized error
    You did not check the Add python.exe to PATH box during Python installation. Reinstall Python and make sure to check that box.
  • Installation is taking forever or stuck
    This is completely normal especially on slower internet or computers. Just leave it running. It can take 5 to 15 minutes.
  • No module named demucs or similar error
    Run the install command again exactly as shown: pip install demucs whisperx torch torchaudio
  • It is running very slow
    Close other programs that use your graphics card such as OBS games or Chrome tabs. Or add –cpu at the end of the command to use your processor instead.
  • File not found error
    Make sure you are in the correct folder in Command Prompt and that you typed the filename exactly including the mp3 or wav extension.

Quick Poll

Quick Poll: Your Take

Would you use this free tool for your next video project?

Ready to get started?

You now have everything you need to turn any song into perfectly timed lyrics in minutes. Download the zip file follow the simple steps above and start creating professional subtitles today. The tool is completely free and requires no signup.

Download auto_song_transcriber.zip

Free • No signup required • Works with MP3 and WAV

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. Always make sure you have the legal right to use any song files you process.

Written for DaOpa’s community. Questions? Drop them in the comments below.

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