YouTube caption workflow

YouTube Caption Generator from Uploaded Video

Upload your exported YouTube recording and generate SRT or VTT caption files with timed cues ready for editors and publishing tools.

Transcription mode

Drop videos here

MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM and more · up to 6 GB each

Choose videos
  • 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.

Upload your exported recording file. VoiceScribe does not import directly from YouTube URLs.

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

SRT and VTT exports

Download caption files commonly used for YouTube and web video uploads.

Timed subtitle cues

Generate captions synchronized to speech in your exported file.

No URL import required

Use a straightforward upload workflow with files you control locally.

Edit before publish

Review transcript text and timing before exporting captions.

How it works

From upload to export

  1. 1

    Export your YouTube video

    Download the video file you want captioned from YouTube or your archive.

  2. 2

    Upload and transcribe

    VoiceScribe transcribes speech and prepares timed caption cues.

  3. 3

    Export SRT or VTT

    Download caption files for YouTube Studio, editors, or web players.

Use cases

Common scenarios

Manual caption upload

Prepare SRT files before adding captions in YouTube Studio.

Multilingual caption prep

Generate base captions before translating for international channels.

Editor handoff

Send timed caption files to video editors working outside YouTube.

Formats

Supported inputs and exports

Input formats

  • MP4
  • MOV
  • WEBM
  • MKV
  • M4V

Export options

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

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does VoiceScribe upload captions directly to YouTube?
No. Export SRT or VTT and upload captions through YouTube Studio or your publishing tool.
Which caption format should I use for YouTube?
YouTube accepts several formats including SRT. Export SRT or VTT based on your workflow.
Can I caption audio-only YouTube exports?
Upload the exported media file. If it contains spoken audio, captions can be generated.
Can I also get a plain transcript?
Yes. TXT and DOCX exports are available from the same transcription.

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