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Convert audio or video into text transcriptions - a free online service for speech recognition

Key Advantages

Accuracy
Accuracy

Turn any audio into accurate text, no matter the sound quality (example) and (example)

Speaker Diarization
Speaker Diarization

Get a transcription with speakers identified — you can rename them (example)

Lightning Fast
Lightning Fast

Transcribe one hour of audio or video in just 10 minutes!

Many languages
Many languages

Transcribe audio and video in 90+ languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, etc.

Security & Privacy
Security & Privacy

Your privacy is our top priority. We do not store your files or transcriptions after you delete them. All data is encrypted during uploading to ensure your information remains secure.

Subtitles Ready
Subtitles Ready

Download transcript as subtitles and use them with your video.

Transform video to text to turn everything spoken in your footage into clean, searchable prose. It’s ideal for lecture notes, interview analysis, meeting minutes, and caption preparation—without rewatching long clips.

Speech2Text converts the soundtrack into readable paragraphs with restored punctuation, optional timestamps, and speaker labels. It supports 90+ languages and real-world audio, so you can analyze and repurpose content faster.

Why convert video to text?

Accessibility & captions

Make content usable for viewers who prefer or require text; prepare subtitles with consistent timing.

Content prep & repurposing

Turn recordings into articles, show notes, blog posts, and summaries—no manual typing.

Research & analysis

Search transcripts by keyword to extract quotes, decisions, and insights in seconds.

SEO & discovery

A text layer helps search engines understand your content and improves findability.

Training & compliance

Keep auditable records for onboarding, education, and policy reviews.

See results in minutes

Upload a short clip, check the output, and keep working in the Video to Text editor—your fastest route from footage to finished notes.

FAQs

Add your video or paste a shareable link, choose language and options (timestamps, speaker labels), start transcription, then edit and export.

Yes. Start on the free tier to validate accuracy and speed; upgrade only when you need more minutes or collaboration features.

If the video is accessible via a shareable link and plays in the browser, paste the URL and it will be processed directly.

Yes. The engine restores casing and punctuation and structures the text into readable sections.

Enable speaker labeling (diarization) to identify who said what in interviews, panels, or meetings.

It’s tuned for real-world audio and diverse accents. Using the best available source improves results further.

Over 90 languages and accents, suitable for international teams, research, and education.

Yes. Include timestamps during transcription to prepare subtitle files for accessibility and publishing.