Video to Text

Upload a video and get its full transcript. Copy it, download it as plain text, or as an SRT file with timestamps.

See also: Add Subtitles to Video · Subtitle Translator · Burn Subtitles into Video

How to convert video to text

  1. 1

    Upload your video

    Select the video. Its audio is extracted in your browser and sent for AI transcription.

  2. 2

    Get the transcript

    The speech is converted to text automatically, with the language detected for you.

  3. 3

    Download TXT or SRT

    Download plain text for notes and articles, or SRT with timestamps for subtitles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the transcript include timestamps?

The SRT download includes a start and end time for every line. The TXT download is plain text without timestamps.

What languages are supported?

More than 90 languages are recognized, and the language is detected automatically.

Can I turn the transcript into subtitles?

Yes. Download the SRT, or open the Burn subtitles tab to add the text to your video as captions.

How much does it cost?

Transcription uses AI and costs 1 credit per minute of video. New accounts get free credits, and there is no subscription.

Is my video uploaded?

Only a compressed audio track is uploaded for transcription. The video itself stays on your device.

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