Convert Video to Text
Upload any video and get an accurate, editable transcript in minutes. Works with MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV and more, free, private and no signup needed.
Free
no account needed
Frankfurt
stored in the EU
2 hours
then files are deleted
Drag & drop audio or video
or choose a file from your device
MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI and more
How video transcription works
Three steps from video file to polished transcript, no software to install.
Upload your video
Drop in an MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV or another common container. The audio track is extracted automatically.
AI transcribes the speech
Speech recognition turns the spoken words into text with timestamps, ready seconds to minutes later depending on length.
Edit and export
Fix any word inline, then export as TXT, DOCX, PDF, or as SRT and VTT subtitles with the original timing.
Why transcribe video with Novitora
Every video format
MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI and more. Only the audio track is processed, so even large videos transcribe quickly.
Automatic language detection
The speech recognizer detects the spoken language automatically and handles accents and technical vocabulary well.
Subtitle-ready exports
Download the transcript as plain text or documents, or as SRT and VTT files that drop straight into any video editor.
Private by design
Files upload over TLS, are processed automatically and delete themselves within 2 hours. No account required.
What people transcribe
From content teams to students, video transcription saves hours of manual typing.
- Turning lecture and course recordings into searchable study notes
- Creating subtitles and captions for YouTube and social videos
- Publishing interview and podcast video episodes as articles
- Making meeting and webinar recordings skimmable for the whole team
- Extracting quotes from testimonial and research session videos
- Repurposing long-form video into blog posts and newsletters
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions? Contact support.
Which video formats can I transcribe?
All common containers work: MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, M4V and more. The tool extracts the audio track and transcribes it, so the video codec rarely matters.
How accurate is the transcript?
Clear speech typically transcribes with very high accuracy, including punctuation. Heavy background music, crosstalk or low-quality microphones reduce accuracy, and the inline editor makes fixes quick.
Can I get subtitles for my video?
Yes. Export the transcript as SRT or VTT and the original timestamps come along, so the file drops straight into YouTube, Premiere, DaVinci or any player. For burned-in captions, use our subtitle generator.
Is there a length limit?
Videos up to 30 minutes of audio and 100 MB per file are supported on the free tier. Longer recordings are best split before uploading.
Do you keep my video?
No. Uploads are processed automatically, never reviewed by people, and both the video and the transcript delete themselves within 2 hours.
Does it work with languages other than English?
Yes, dozens of languages are supported and the spoken language is detected automatically, so there is nothing to configure.