How to Transcribe Video to Text: MP4, MOV, WebM and MKV Files
Learn how to transcribe video to text from MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV files: extract the audio, handle large recordings, add timestamps and export SRT or DOCX.
Subtitle generator for SRT and VTT
Upload a video or paste a link, get timed captions, fix them in the editor, translate them and download SRT or VTT.
- Cue splitting that respects line length
- Speaker names in cues (optional)
- Translate subtitles into 50+ languages
- Works with YouTube Studio, Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci, VLC
Drop audio or video here
MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV · up to 5 GB on Pro
Free plan: files up to 30 minutes, 120 minutes a month. No account needed. By uploading you agree to the terms and the privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Which file formats can I transcribe?
Audio: MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, FLAC, OGG, Opus, WMA, AIFF. Video: MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, MPEG. You can also paste a YouTube or direct media link.
How accurate is the transcription?
It depends on audio quality, language and the provider you choose. Clear speech in a major European language usually needs only light proofreading; noisy rooms, heavy accents and overlapping speakers need more. Custom vocabulary and the editor make fixing names fast.
Which languages are supported?
Transcription in 98+ languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese. The interface is available in six languages.
Where is my data processed?
Files and transcripts are stored and processed on servers in the EU. You can delete a file at any time or set automatic deletion. We never use your content to train models.
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