Transcribe FileConvert MP4 to text online
Upload an MP4 video and get the spoken words as an editable transcript. We handle the audio extraction, you get the text.
Free plan: download as TXT. Paid plan: also DOCX, SRT and VTT.
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MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV and other formatsHow it works
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Upload your MP4
Drop the MP4 file into the upload box. Other video formats such as MOV work too.
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Speech becomes text
We pull the audio out of the video and transcribe it with AI. Choose the language or use automatic detection.
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Get your transcript
Edit the text and download it as TXT. The paid plan adds DOCX and SRT or VTT subtitles.
Why transcribe MP4 files here
No separate audio extraction
Upload the video as it is. There is no need to convert MP4 to MP3 before transcribing.
Large recordings
Screen recordings, webinars and long meetings are usually big MP4 files. Uploads go straight to secure storage so large files are handled reliably.
Subtitles for your video
On the paid plan, export SRT or VTT and add captions to the same MP4 in your editor or video platform.
Searchable video content
A timestamped transcript lets you find any spoken phrase without scrubbing through the timeline.
Easy corrections
Fix names and jargon in the built-in editor before you download the final text.
Works with links too
If the video is online, paste its link instead of downloading and re-uploading the file.
MP4 to text: frequently asked questions
How do I convert an MP4 to text?▾
Upload the MP4 file in the box at the top of this page, select the spoken language and start. When it finishes you can edit and download the transcript.
Do I need to convert MP4 to MP3 first?▾
No. Upload the MP4 directly and the audio is extracted automatically.
Can I get subtitles for my MP4?▾
Yes, on the paid plan. Download the transcript as an SRT or VTT file and add it to your video in an editor, player or platform that supports subtitle files.
Are timestamps included?▾
Yes. Each segment is timestamped, and you can choose whether to include timestamps in the TXT download (and in DOCX on the paid plan).
Can I transcribe a video that is not an MP4?▾
Yes. MOV and most other common video and audio formats are accepted.
Which download formats are free?▾
The free plan lets you download the transcript as a TXT file. The paid plan also includes DOCX, SRT and VTT.