Convert Video to Text

Convert any video into accurate text and captions — no typing, no editor.
98+ languages, export to SRT, VTT, TXT, DOCX or PDF. Free to start.

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Convert video to text in three steps

Upload a video or paste a link and get the full spoken text plus timestamps you can turn into subtitles.

  1. Step 1

    Add your video or link

    Upload an MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM or AVI, or paste a YouTube, Vimeo or social link.

  2. Step 2

    Convert the speech

    The audio track is read straight from the video and converted to punctuated, timestamped text.

  3. Step 3

    Export text or subtitles

    Save as TXT, DOCX or PDF — or export SRT / VTT captions for the video.

What converting video unlocks

Text from a video means captions, searchable notes, and content you can repurpose anywhere.

Social & YouTube video

Convert a video's speech into posts, articles and captions.

Captions & subtitles

Export SRT or VTT for accurate captions and better reach.

Webinars & courses

Turn a recorded session into searchable notes and a transcript.

Filmed interviews

Get a quotable transcript without re-watching the footage.

Meetings

Convert a recorded call into minutes and action items.

98+ languages

Convert video speech in almost any language, automatically.

Why convert a video to text

A video's words are trapped in minutes of playback — invisible to search and impossible to quote without scrubbing. Converting to text gives you the full script to repurpose plus timestamped captions that make the video accessible and rank better. SlayScribe reads the audio out of the video and returns clean, timestamped text in 98+ languages.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert video to text?

Upload the video or paste a link; SlayScribe converts the speech into timestamped text you can edit and export.

Do I need to extract the audio first?

No — the audio track is read directly from the video.

Can I make subtitles?

Yes — export SRT or VTT and drop them into your editor or platform.

Which video formats work?

MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI and more, plus video links.

How accurate is it?

Powered by OpenAI Whisper; clear dialogue converts near-perfectly and you can edit before export.

Is it free?

Start free within a monthly minutes allowance; Pro adds long videos and unlimited uploads.

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Long recordings and big files?

Go Pro to transcribe hours of audio and video, with more monthly minutes and unlimited uploads — accurate text in 98+ languages.