Video to Text Converter: Transcribe Video to Text Free

Upload a video file and AI turns everything that is said into text with punctuation and timestamps. Download the transcript as TXT, SRT subtitles, or a Word document.

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Upload a Video to Convert It to Text

MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI and other video files up to 4 GB. No account needed.

Import from YouTube, X, Dropbox, Google Drive, Facebook, Vimeo, or any public audio/video link.
Audio is fetched securely and processed on our servers.

Drop your file here or click to browse

MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, WEBM, MOV and more

Free plan: select one file per upload.
Upgrade any time to upload up to 20 files at once.
Audio Video Podcasts

Supported formats: MP3, WAV, MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, FLAC, AIFF/AIF, WEBM, M4V, 3GP, AAC/AACP, CAF, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, WMV, FLV, TS/M2TS/MTS, MKA. Max file size: 4GB.

Large video or audio file? Extract the audio or convert it to MP3 first for a faster upload.

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Free Online Video to Text Converter

TranscribeText is a video to text converter that works in your browser. Upload a video from your phone or computer and AI speech recognition transcribes what is said, with punctuation and timestamps, so you can read, search, and edit it instead of scrubbing through the recording.

You can transcribe a video to text for free without signing up, going from video to transcript free of charge for 3 files a day, each up to 30 minutes long. Paid plans start at $5.99 a month for unlimited transcription and videos up to 10 hours.

Transcribe Video to Text Online

What this video to transcript converter does and which files it accepts.

Video to text transcription for any video file

Upload the file as it is: a screen recording, a recorded Zoom call, a lecture filmed on a phone, or an export from your editor. The converter reads the audio track, so you don't need to extract the audio first. Files up to 4 GB work, and the job keeps running if you leave the page.

  • MP4 and M4V from phones, screen recorders, and editors.
  • MOV from iPhone, Mac, and QuickTime.
  • WebM from browser recorders and MKV from OBS.
  • AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GP, and MTS from older cameras.

Get a transcript: video to text with timestamps

Each part of the transcript is tied to the moment it was said, so you can jump back to check a quote. Download it as TXT for notes or for pasting into ChatGPT, as DOCX to edit and share, or as SRT subtitles for YouTube, Premiere Pro, or CapCut.

Free video to text transcription without software

There's nothing to install. The converter runs in any browser on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android, and the free plan needs no account. Your video is used only to create the transcript and is deleted from our processing servers shortly afterwards.

Speech is detected automatically in 100+ languages. For the best results, use clear audio with one person speaking at a time, and check names and numbers before you publish.

What People Convert Video to Text For

Creators, students, researchers, and teams turn recorded video into text they can search and reuse.

Subtitles and captions

Export an SRT file and add captions so viewers can follow without sound.

Lecture notes

Turn recorded lectures and webinars into notes you can search and review.

Interviews and research

Quote people exactly, with timestamps to back it up.

Blog posts and show notes

Repurpose your own videos into articles and social posts without retyping.

How to Transcribe Video to Text

Three steps from a video file to a transcript you can download.

Choose your video

Click the upload box or drag a video into it. MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, and AVI files up to 4 GB are accepted.

Start the transcription

Leave the language on auto-detect or pick it, add a translation if you need one, and click Transcribe.

Download the text

A few minutes later the transcript appears in your history. Copy it or download TXT, DOCX, or SRT.

Video to Text Limits and Download Formats

Free plan

3 transcriptions a day, each video up to 30 minutes. No sign-up.

Paid plans

From $5.99 a month: unlimited, videos up to 10 hours.

Video formats

MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, M4V, WMV, and more.

Max file size

4 GB per video.

Transcript download formats

TXT DOCX SRT Timed TXT Speaker TXT

AI Video to Text vs. Transcribing by Hand

Feature TranscribeText Typing it out by hand
Time for a 1-hour video Usually a few minutes. Several hours of pausing and typing.
Subtitles Download a ready SRT file. Timing each caption line manually.
Difficult audio Strong on clear speech; check names and crosstalk. A careful human can catch more in very noisy audio.
Cost Free for 3 videos a day, then from $5.99 a month. Your time, or $1+ per minute for a human service.

Video to Text FAQ

Answers about converting video files to text and subtitles.

How do I convert a video to text?

Upload the video in the box at the top of this page and click Transcribe. A few minutes later the transcript appears in your history, ready to copy or download as TXT, DOCX, or SRT.

Is this video to text converter online free?

Yes. You can transcribe 3 videos a day for free, each up to 30 minutes long, with no sign-up or credit card. Paid plans start at $5.99 a month for unlimited transcription.

Which video formats can I transcribe?

MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, M4V, WMV, FLV, 3GP, MTS, and most other video formats, up to 4 GB per file. Audio files such as MP3 and M4A work too.

Can I get the transcript with timestamps or as subtitles?

Yes. Download timed text with a timestamp on every line, or an SRT file for YouTube, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut.

How accurate is video to text transcription?

Clear speech is usually transcribed almost word for word. Loud music, crosstalk, or strong accents can cause mistakes, so check names and numbers.

Which languages are supported?

More than 100, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic, and Japanese. The language is detected automatically, and you can add a translation.

Can I transcribe a video from a YouTube or TikTok link?

Yes. Paste the link into the link box at the top of this page, or use the YouTube or TikTok transcript generator. You don't need to download the video.

Do I need to install software or create an account?

No. It runs in your browser on any computer or phone without an account. A free account keeps your transcripts in your history on every device.

Is my video kept private?

Your video is used only to create the transcript and is deleted from our processing servers shortly afterwards. The transcript stays in your history until you delete it.

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