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Convert audio or video to text transcriptions - 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.

Turn any YouTube video into clean, editable text — just paste the link.
Speech2Text is an AI-powered YouTube to text tool. Paste a YouTube URL or upload a video file and get an accurate transcript in minutes. Add speaker labels, include timestamps, and export to DOCX (Word), TXT, SRT or VTT for captions and subtitles.

Why choose Speech2Text for YouTube-to-text

  • Paste a link or upload a file. Works with shareable YouTube links and local video files — no software to install.

  • AI accuracy. Reliable transcripts even with accents or moderate background noise.

  • 90+ languages. Built for global teams, education, and research.

  • Speaker labels (diarization). See who said what across multi-speaker videos.

  • Timestamps & subtitles. Navigate long videos quickly and export ready-to-use SRT/VTT.

  • Wide format support. MP4, WEBM, MOV, MKV and more; the audio track is extracted automatically.

  • Built-in editor. Fix wording, search quotes, highlight key moments, and export to Word.

  • Privacy control. You manage your files and transcripts and can delete them anytime.

How it works

  1. Paste the YouTube URL (or upload the video file).

  2. Choose language & options — enable speaker labels and timestamps if needed.

  3. Get the text — edit online and export as DOCX, TXT, SRT or VTT.

Use cases

  • Lectures & tutorials: turn lessons into structured notes.

  • Interviews & podcasts: extract quotes and insights fast.

  • Webinars & talks: produce summaries and subtitles.

  • Content repurposing: convert videos into articles, captions, and posts.

  • Accessibility: add captions/subtitles to reach more viewers.

Tips for best results

  • Use the highest-quality source available (original upload if possible).

  • For long videos, enable timestamps for easier navigation.

  • If multiple speakers are present, turn on diarization.

FAQs

Paste the video URL into Speech2Text, choose the language and options, start transcription, then edit and export.

Yes. You can start YouTube to Text online for free and upgrade when you need more minutes or advanced features.

Yes. The audio track is extracted automatically and converted to text.

Yes. Long videos are supported; processing time depends on length and audio quality.

Punctuation and casing are restored automatically. You can adjust style and tone manually in the editor.

Yes. Export your transcript to DOCX (Word), as well as TXT, SRT and VTT.

Yes. Enable speaker labels to identify different speakers in the video.

Speech2Text supports 90+ languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese and many more.

If the video is accessible via the link (shareable or unlisted) and playable in the browser, it can usually be transcribed. Otherwise, download the file and upload it.

You control your content. Delete files and transcripts from your account anytime; we do not retain data after removal.