MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV · free up to 30 minutes
Video to Text Converter
Upload a video and get everything that is said in it as text, with speaker labels, a timestamp on every sentence and subtitle files ready for YouTube or your editor. Videos up to 30 minutes are transcribed in full for free.
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Browse filesNo account needed: 3 files a day free, full transcripts up to 30 min each. for 30 more free minutes.
- MP4, MOV, WebM and MKV
- Only the audio is uploaded
- SRT and VTT subtitles
- Free up to 30 min per video
How to convert video to text
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Choose your video
Drop an MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV file into the box. Your browser pulls out the audio track first, so a large video uploads in a fraction of the time.
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We transcribe the speech
The spoken language is detected, each speaker is labeled and every sentence gets the time it starts in the video.
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Download text or subtitles
Copy the transcript, download it as Word or TXT, or take the SRT or VTT file and add it to your video as captions.
Free limits at a glance
| Without an account | Free account | |
|---|---|---|
| Free files per day | 3 | 3 |
| Files up to 30 minutes | Full transcript | Full transcript |
| Files over 30 minutes | First 10 minutes | First 10 minutes, or use your minutes |
| Extra minutes | None | 30 on sign-up |
| File size | 500 MB | 2 GB |
| Files at once | 3 | 50 |
| TXT, Word, SRT and VTT downloads | After a free sign-up | Yes |
| Credit card | No | No |
Every file: up to 10 hours, 90+ languages, speaker labels and timestamps. After that, one-time packs: 3 hours for $6.99, 15 hours for $19.99 or 50 hours for $49.99, and minutes never expire. The original audio is deleted after transcription (within 48 hours at most), and we never use your files to train AI models.
Why only the audio is uploaded
Transcription only needs the sound, so before uploading, your browser separates the audio track from the picture. A 1 GB screen recording often has an audio track of a few dozen megabytes, which is what we receive. It uploads faster, it uses less of your data on a phone, and the picture stays on your device.
If the audio cannot be separated in your browser (some older phones, or unusual codecs), the whole video is uploaded instead, up to 2 GB with an account or 500 MB without one.
MP4 to text, and other video formats
MP4 is the most common format and covers Zoom and Teams recordings, screen recordings, Android videos and most downloads. iPhone videos are usually MOV. WebM comes from browser-based recorders, and MKV from OBS and many editing tools. All four work the same way.
| Format | Usually from | Works |
|---|---|---|
| MP4 | Zoom, Teams, screen recorders, Android, downloads | Yes |
| MOV | iPhone camera, QuickTime, Mac screen recordings | Yes |
| WebM | Browser-based recorders | Yes |
| MKV | OBS, editing software exports | Yes |
| A YouTube or Vimeo link | Online video pages | No, upload a file you have |
Subtitles for YouTube, Premiere and more
The SRT and VTT downloads are timed caption files. Upload them in YouTube Studio under Subtitles, import them into Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut, or load them in VLC next to the video. Captions are split by sentence, so each caption shows a complete thought.
We do not burn subtitles into the picture or translate them. You get the captions in the language that is spoken in the video.
What it costs
Videos up to 30 minutes are free in full, 3 a day, with no account. A longer video shows its first 10 minutes free. Only the spoken length counts: a 45-minute webinar uses 45 minutes from a pack, whatever its resolution or file size. Packs start at $6.99 for 3 hours and never expire.
Frequently asked questions
Can I paste a YouTube link instead of uploading?
No. We only transcribe files you upload, so download the video first if you have the right to, or upload the original recording.
How do I convert MP4 to text for free?
Upload the MP4 above. If it is 30 minutes or shorter you get the full transcript free, up to 3 videos a day, without an account. Longer videos show their first 10 minutes free.
Can I get subtitles from my video?
Yes. Download the SRT or VTT file. Both work in YouTube, Vimeo, most video editors and players like VLC.
Does it work with Zoom and Teams recordings?
Yes. Zoom saves an MP4 (and often a separate M4A with audio only), and Teams recordings are MP4 too. Either file works; the M4A is smaller and uploads faster.
Is the video itself stored?
Usually only the audio track reaches us, and it is deleted after transcription, within 48 hours at most. We never use your files to train AI models.
Can it translate the video?
No. The transcript and subtitles are in the language spoken in the video.
How big can the video be?
The limit of 2 GB per file (500 MB without an account) applies to what is uploaded, and for most videos that is only the audio track, so even long, high-resolution videos usually fit. A video can run up to 10 hours. If the audio cannot be separated, the whole video has to fit the limit.
Can I convert video to text on my phone?
Yes. Open this page in Safari or Chrome, tap Browse files and pick a video from your photos or files. The audio is separated on the phone before uploading, so it uses less data.
Which languages can the video be in?
More than 90, detected automatically. For short clips or videos that open with music, pick the language before you start.
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Upload a fileUpdated October 2026