Transcribe video: from MP4 to text and subtitles
Interview recording, webinar, lecture capture or social media clip – SmartScription automatically converts any video into searchable text. The AI detects speakers, adds timestamps and, if you want, produces ready-made subtitle files – no software installation needed.
Quick answer
Upload a video (MP4 or WebM, up to 60 minutes) – the AI transcribes the audio track automatically with speaker detection and timestamps. Export the result as text, Word, PDF or directly as subtitles (SRT/VTT). 60 minutes per month are free.
How to turn video into text
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Upload your video: simply drag & drop MP4 or WebM into the browser. Large files are compressed automatically – only the audio track matters for transcription.
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Let the AI transcribe: it detects the language, distinguishes speakers and adds timestamps to every section. Your transcript is ready within minutes.
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Export: as text, Word or PDF for documentation – or as SRT/VTT subtitles you can load straight into YouTube or your editing software.
Video to text: what happens to my file?
SmartScription extracts the audio track of your video and transcribes it with modern AI speech recognition – in more than 100 languages, with automatic language detection if you prefer. Your file is processed on EU servers and deleted right after transcription; only the transcript remains in your account. Confidential footage stays under control.
Your benefits when transcribing video
Automatic subtitles
Export the transcript as an SRT or VTT file in one click – perfectly timed subtitles for YouTube, training videos or accessibility.
Speakers & timestamps
The AI automatically distinguishes who speaks when. Ideal for interviews, panels and webinars – rename speakers afterwards.
100+ languages
Transcribe videos in more than 100 languages, then translate finished transcripts and subtitles into 20+ languages.
GDPR-compliant on EU servers
Processing exclusively in the EU, automatic deletion of the video file after transcription. Your content is never used for AI training.
Create and translate subtitles
From every transcribed video you can create finished subtitles in SRT or VTT format – timed correctly from the transcript’s timestamps. For international reach, translate subtitles into more than 20 languages without uploading the video again. A webinar recording becomes a multilingual subtitled video in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which video formats can I transcribe?
MP4 and WebM are supported directly. For other formats, simply export the audio track (e.g. as MP3 or M4A) and upload that.
How long can a video be?
Up to 60 minutes per file. Large files are compressed automatically in the browser before upload – only the audio track relevant for speech recognition counts.
Can I create subtitles from the video automatically?
Yes. Every transcript can be exported as an SRT or VTT file, timed from the timestamps. These files are accepted by YouTube, Vimeo and all common editing tools.
Can I translate the subtitles?
Yes – translate finished transcripts and subtitles into more than 20 languages, keeping speaker labels and timestamps.
Is transcribing videos free?
You start with 60 free minutes per month, no credit card required. Starter and Pro plans cover larger volumes.
What happens to my video file?
Your file is processed GDPR-compliantly on EU servers and deleted automatically right after transcription. Your content is never used for AI training.