Reads video directly
No need to extract the audio first. This video to text tool decodes the video in your browser and transcribes the spoken track, so MP4, MOV, WebM and MKV all just work.
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Video to Text
Transcribe Video Free
Get a transcript or SRT subtitles out of any video, without sending it anywhere.
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Get an accurate transcript or subtitles from any video. Upload an MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV and the tool pulls the spoken words straight out of the clip, free, with no sign-up and nothing uploaded to a server.
- Transcribe a YouTube video
- Get subtitles from a video
- MP4 to text
- Transcript for a talking-head clip
- Caption a tutorial
- Video to subtitles (SRT)
Private
Video is processed on your device, never uploaded
Free
No account, no length cap, no watermark
Subtitles
Export SRT with timestamps for any editor
Three steps
How it works
Upload your video
Drag in or choose any video file: MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV. The tool reads the audio track directly; the file never leaves your computer.
Pick the language
Auto-detect handles most clips, or lock a language so short and non-English videos transcribe accurately instead of being translated.
Transcribe & export SRT
The AI model loads once on first use, then runs locally. Download a TXT transcript or SRT subtitles ready for your video editor.
Built for creators
Why people choose it
Great for YouTube videos
Download a video you own and turn it into a transcript of your YouTube video, or generate captions to upload, a fast way to transcribe for YouTube without a paid service.
Subtitle-ready SRT
Export an SRT with accurate timestamps that drops straight into CapCut, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, YouTube or the PandaVid editor for burned-in or soft subtitles.
100% private
Your video is processed entirely on your device. Nothing is uploaded and no account is required. Unlike online video transcribers, your footage stays with you.
10+ languages
Transcribe talking-head videos, tutorials, interviews and vlogs in English, Spanish, German, French, Hungarian, Portuguese and more, with auto-detection.
No length paywall
There is no per-minute charge and no monthly quota because the work runs on your machine. Longer videos just take a little longer to transcribe.
Transcribe video to text without extracting the audio
Most tools make you pull the audio out of a clip before you can transcribe it. This one doesn’t. Upload the file and the browser decodes it for you, so going from video to text or MP4 to text is a single step. An on-device Whisper model then produces an accurate transcript with timestamps, entirely on your machine.
When it’s done you can copy the transcript, download a TXT, or export SRT subtitles. That makes it easy to caption a tutorial, add subtitles to a promo, or turn a recorded talk into an article.
A free way to transcribe a YouTube video you own
Creators constantly need a transcript of a YouTube video: for captions, show notes, repurposing into a blog post, or accessibility. Download your own video and this tool handles the transcription for YouTube videos locally: no upload, no watermark, and an SRT you can post straight back as captions. It’s a private alternative to online video transcribers that send your footage to a server.
Because everything runs in the browser, you can transcribe for YouTube as often as you like without a subscription or a per-minute fee.
Who transcribes video with it
YouTubers caption their uploads. Course creators subtitle lessons. Marketers pull quotes from webinar recordings. Teams turn recorded meetings into searchable notes. Anyone with a clip and a need for the words can transcribe video here, free, private, and with subtitles ready to export.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I transcribe a video to text for free?
Upload your video file above, pick the language (or leave Auto-detect), and click Transcribe. The tool decodes the video and transcribes the speech in your browser, then lets you download a TXT transcript or SRT subtitles, free and with no sign-up.
Can I get a transcript of a YouTube video with this?
Yes. Download a video you own and upload it here, and the tool produces a transcript and SRT subtitles locally. It is a private way to handle transcription for YouTube videos without sending your footage to an online service.
Do I have to extract the audio from my video first?
No. The tool reads the audio track out of the video for you, so you can upload the MP4 or MOV directly and go from video to text in one step.
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. Both the video decoding and the transcription happen locally on your device. Your footage never leaves your computer and no account is needed, so it is safe for confidential or unreleased videos.
What video formats can I transcribe?
Common formats work: MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV and more. If your browser can play the video, this video to text tool can usually decode it and transcribe the audio.
Can I get subtitles for my video?
Yes. After transcribing, download an SRT subtitle file with timestamps. It imports directly into video editors and YouTube for captions, or use the plain TXT transcript.
Is there a limit on video length?
There is no artificial cap or paywall, since everything runs on your own machine. A longer video simply takes more time to transcribe, depending on your computer.
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