Video transcription converter

Video to Text Converter Online

Upload video files and convert spoken content into searchable text documents. Export TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT (all languages), or PDF (basic ASCII only) from the same transcript.

LanguageFile uploads only · 100+ languages

Drop audio or video here

MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, MOV, WebM and more · up to 6 GB each

Choose files

Record audio

Pause and resume anytime · up to 3 hours

Automatic transcription settings · target 128 kbps

  • No credit card required
  • 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.

Free monthly minutes included. No credit card required to start.

Built for audio, video, meetings, podcasts, lectures and interviews.

TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT for all languages. PDF (basic ASCII only) for plain English text.

Why this tool

Built for your workflow

One upload, many exports

Generate text documents and subtitle files from a single video transcription.

Searchable transcripts

Turn long footage into text you can search, quote, and summarize.

Supports common video types

Upload MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, and other widely used formats.

Speaker-aware output

Identify different speakers in interviews, panels, and meetings.

How it works

From upload to export

  1. 1

    Upload your video file

    Add MP4, MOV, WEBM, or another supported video format.

  2. 2

    Transcribe the audio track

    VoiceScribe processes speech and builds a full transcript.

  3. 3

    Choose your text export

    Download TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT (all languages), or PDF (basic ASCII only) depending on your needs.

Use cases

Common scenarios

Content repurposing

Draft blog posts, show notes, and newsletters from video episodes.

Compliance review

Create text records of recorded statements for internal review workflows.

Archive indexing

Make video libraries searchable with text transcripts.

Formats

Supported inputs and exports

Input formats

  • MP4
  • MOV
  • WEBM
  • MKV
  • M4V
  • AVI

Export options

  • TXT
  • DOCX
  • SRT
  • VTT
  • PDF (basic ASCII only)

Example output from a video upload

One video upload can produce a searchable transcript and timed captions. Export readable text for notes or SRT/VTT for subtitles.

product-demo.mp4 transcript

[00:00:08] Speaker 1: Welcome to the product walkthrough.
[00:00:14] Speaker 1: Today I will show the upload and export flow.
[00:00:22] Speaker 1: You can download TXT, DOCX, SRT, or VTT from one job.

--- SRT cue example ---
1
00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:14,500
Welcome to the product walkthrough.

DOCX for all languages; PDF (basic ASCII only) for simple English sharing.

Export guide

Which export should I use?

FormatBest for
TXTSearchable text, quotes, and summaries
DOCXRecommendedEditable documents and non-English transcripts
SRTTraditional video subtitles
VTTWeb captions
PDF (basic ASCII only)Simple English transcript sharing

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert MP4 or MOV videos to text?
Yes. Upload MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, and other supported video formats. VoiceScribe transcribes the audio track automatically.
Can I export captions and readable transcripts from one upload?
Yes. From a single transcription job you can export TXT or DOCX for reading, plus SRT or VTT for timed captions.
What should I use for subtitles: SRT or VTT?
Use SRT for most video editors and YouTube. Use VTT for web players and HTML5 video that expect WebVTT format.
How is this different from video to text?
Both focus on video transcription. This page emphasizes converter-style exports to multiple text formats.
Do I need to strip audio first?
No. Upload the video file directly and VoiceScribe handles the audio track.
Can I export subtitles too?
Yes. SRT and VTT exports are available from the same transcript.

Ready to transcribe your file?

Upload now or open your dashboard for longer projects and saved transcripts.