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MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, MOV, WebM and more · up to 6 GB each
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- Speaker labels
- TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT exports for all languages; PDF (basic ASCII only) for plain English text
- Audio and video files
Supported formats: MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, WEBM, AAC, FLAC
Private uploads. Files are used to create your transcript and exports.
Upload an MP4 and generate a readable, timestamped transcript from its audio. Review the text online, then download TXT or DOCX, with SRT and VTT available for subtitles.
No credit card · No watermark · TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT & PDF (basic ASCII only) export · 100+ languages
Built for audio, video, meetings, podcasts, lectures and interviews.
TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT for all languages. PDF (basic ASCII only) for plain English text.
MP4 to text, at a glance
Everything you get when you transcribe an MP4
The questions people ask before uploading their first MP4 — answered plainly.
- Price
- Free monthly minutes · No credit card to start
- Credit card required
- No
- Input format
- MP4 video files (audio track is transcribed)
- Subtitle export
- Yes — SRT and VTT for captions
- Other exports
- TXT, DOCX (all languages), PDF (basic ASCII only)
- Max MP4 length
- Up to 4 hours per file
- Speaker labels
- Included for free
- Languages
- 100+ with auto-detect
We transcribe the audio track inside your MP4. Limits listed here are real and kept up to date — if anything changes, this page is updated.
MP4 transcription alternative
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VoiceScribe AI handles uploaded MP4 webinars, meetings, lectures and creator videos, then exports transcripts and subtitles.
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Built for MP4 transcription specifically
Download your MP4 transcript as text
One upload creates a readable transcript with TXT as the primary download. DOCX is available for editing, while SRT and VTT provide timed captions for the same video.
Transcribe MP4 files up to 4 hours
Recorded webinars, lectures, interviews, and screen captures can be processed without splitting recordings into shorter clips first.
Separate speakers automatically
Speaker labels make multi-person MP4 transcripts easier to follow by identifying changes between interviewers, guests, panelists, and meeting participants.
Transcribe speech in 100+ languages
Choose the spoken language or let VoiceScribe detect it, then review the transcript online before downloading the text.
See it in action
From MP4 file to text and subtitles
Upload your MP4, then export the transcript and captions you need.
FAQ
MP4 to text FAQ
How do I convert an MP4 to text?
Upload your MP4 video file to VoiceScribe AI. It transcribes the audio track inside the MP4 and returns a timestamped transcript you can read, copy or export to TXT, DOCX (all languages), or PDF (basic ASCII only).
Can I get subtitles from my MP4?
Yes. Alongside the transcript, you can export SRT and VTT subtitle files generated from the same MP4, ready to add as captions to your video.
Is converting MP4 to text really free?
You can start for free with no credit card. Free monthly transcription minutes are included, along with speaker labels and exports to TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT (all languages), and PDF (basic ASCII only).
How long can my MP4 file be?
Each MP4 can be up to 4 hours long, which covers most recorded webinars, lectures, interviews and long-form videos without needing to split the file first.
Which languages can it transcribe from an MP4?
VoiceScribe AI supports 100+ languages and auto-detects the spoken language in your MP4, so you do not need to set it manually before transcribing.
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