How to transcribe a video to text

Three simple steps — no account, no links, just your file.

  1. Record or grab a video

    On your phone, open the video, tap Share → Save video. Or record your own clip. The video must be public or yours to use.

  2. Upload it here

    Drag & drop or click to upload the file. We transcribe it instantly in the cloud — no local software needed.

  3. Copy, save, or download

    Copy the text right away, or save it to a collection. Exports available as .txt and .srt.

Why upload a file instead of a link?

Most social platforms block server-side downloaders. Login walls, empty pages, and datacenter IP restrictions make link-based extraction unreliable. The only path that works every time is uploading the file directly — which is what this tool does.

Frequently asked

How do I get the text of a video?
Save the video to your phone (tap Share → Save video), then upload the file here. The spoken words come back as plain text with timestamps.
Why not just paste a link?
Most platforms block server-side downloaders (login walls, empty pages, datacenter IP restrictions). Uploading the file directly is the only path that works every time — no proxy failures, no CAPTCHAs.
Does the video have to be public?
No. You're uploading the file directly — it never touches any server other than our transcription endpoint. Any video on your device works.
How long does a transcript take?
Most clips finish in 5–15 seconds. The file is processed instantly in the cloud — no local software needed.
How long a video can I transcribe?
Videos are converted to audio in your browser first, so length matters more than file size. Free and Pro handle about 10 minutes per clip; the Team plan goes up to ~25 minutes. Longer videos are split into chunks automatically.
Can I keep transcripts organised?
After a transcript is ready, save it into a collection you name yourself — like Marketing or Business. Everything stays in your browser.
How many transcriptions do I get?
20 per day per IP address (or 20 per day with a free API key), resetting at midnight UTC. Free. Paid plans start at $9/month for 200/day.
Is there a sign-up?
Everything works instantly — no account needed. Just upload a file. For programmatic access or higher limits, register with an email to get a free API key.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Files are processed instantly and never stored on our servers. Free uploads are ephemeral. Paid-tier files are kept only for the retention period of your plan.

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