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Video Transcript Free
Free video and audio transcription that runs entirely in your browser.
MP3 · WAV · M4A · AAC · FLAC · OGG · MP4 · MOV · WebM
Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, MP4, MOV, and WebM.
Your files never leave your device. Transcription runs locally in your browser.
How it works
Transcribing is quick to set up — no account, no install, and no upload. Here's how it works:
- STEP 01
Choose your file
Select or drag in an audio or video file. Nothing uploads to a server.
- STEP 02
Transcribe locally
Your browser downloads a Whisper speech-to-text model once, then processes the file on your own device.
- STEP 03
Review and export
Edit the text if you need to, then copy it or export TXT, SRT, or VTT.
Why Video Transcript Free
Free
No subscription, no per-minute fees, no hidden limits.
Private
Your files never leave your device — transcription runs entirely in your browser.
No signup
Start transcribing immediately. No account, no email required.
No upload
Nothing is sent to a server — audio and video processing happens locally.
Multiple formats
Works with common audio and video formats, including MP3, WAV, and MP4.
Subtitle export
Export TXT for plain text, or SRT/VTT for time-coded subtitles.
Who uses Video Transcript Free?
Free transcription helps anyone who works with recorded audio or video. Here are a few of the people who use it every day.
Content creators
Turn YouTube videos, webinars, and screen recordings into blog posts, article drafts, and social captions. Drop in a video, get a full transcript in minutes, and repurpose a single recording across every channel without starting from a blank page.
Podcasters
Generate a full episode transcript for show notes, searchable archives, and an accessible reading version your listeners can skim. Transcripts also make every episode easier to discover, since search engines can read what the episode actually covers.
Journalists and researchers
Transcribe interviews, focus groups, and field recordings into text you can quote, search, and annotate. Skip re-listening to hours of audio and jump straight to the passage you need when writing up a story or study.
Students and educators
Turn lectures, seminars, and study sessions into organized notes you can highlight, search, and review before an exam or deadline. A transcript turns a one-hour recording into text you can study in minutes.
Marketers
Pull captions and quotes from product demos, testimonials, and customer calls to feed campaigns, landing pages, and case studies. A single call becomes the raw material for a whole content calendar.
Course creators
Turn recorded lessons, workshops, and webinars into written transcripts and captions for students who prefer to read, skim, or translate the material.
Language learners
Transcribe podcasts, videos, and audio in a language you're learning, then read along with the text to build vocabulary and improve listening comprehension.
Subtitle and caption creators
Export time-coded SRT or VTT files from MP4, MOV, or WebM footage to add captions for accessibility, silent autoplay on social feeds, and better engagement from viewers who watch with the sound off.
Supported formats
Video Transcript Free accepts the most common audio and video formats. If your file isn't listed, convert it to MP3 or MP4 first and drop it in.
- Audio
- MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WebM
- Video
- MP4, MOV, WebM
Looking for a specific format?
Your privacy, by design
- Your audio and video files are never uploaded. They stay on your device from start to finish.
- Transcription runs locally in your browser, using your device's own processing power.
- The speech-to-text model downloads once on first use and is cached in your browser for next time.
- Processing speed depends on your device — faster computers finish sooner.
The result is the same quality of transcription you'd expect from a paid service, with none of your data leaving the device — no uploads, no storage, and nothing to delete.
Frequently asked questions
Is Video Transcript Free actually free?
Yes. There's no subscription, no per-minute charge, and no signup. It's free because transcription runs on your own device instead of our servers.
Do my files get uploaded anywhere?
No. Your file is read and processed entirely in your browser. It never leaves your device.
What file formats can I transcribe?
Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, and WebM. Video: MP4, MOV, and WebM. If your file isn't in one of these formats, convert it to MP3 or MP4 first.
How accurate is the transcription?
It uses OpenAI's Whisper models running locally. The default Fast mode is quick and works well for most files; Accurate mode trades speed for higher accuracy on capable desktop devices. For the highest accuracy or professional use, try PodText.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes, for shorter files in Fast mode. Accurate mode and long files work best on a desktop browser, since transcription is limited by your device's memory and processing power.
Do I need to install anything?
No installation. The first time you transcribe, your browser downloads the speech-to-text model — after that it's cached and reused.
What languages are supported?
Whisper can auto-detect the spoken language, or you can pick one manually from the language list before starting.
Is there a file size or length limit?
Files up to 2GB are supported — video up to 1 hour and audio up to 2 hours. Longer files may still work, but can be slow depending on your device.
Do I need a specific browser?
Recent versions of Chrome, Edge, or Safari work best. WebGPU speeds transcription up when available, but the app automatically falls back to a slower mode without it.
About this free transcription tool
Video Transcript Free converts video to text and audio to text directly in your browser — no software to install, no account to create, and no file upload required. Every transcription runs locally on your own device using on-device Whisper speech recognition, so your recordings never leave your computer and there is no cost per minute.
The tool is built around how people actually work with recorded media. Content creators use Video Transcript Free to turn footage into blog posts and social captions, podcasters generate full episode transcripts for show notes and searchable archives, and journalists transcribe interviews into text they can quote and search. Students and educators turn lectures into organized notes, while marketers pull captions and quotes from product demos and customer calls.
Getting a transcript takes three steps: choose an audio or video file, let the Whisper model process it in your browser, then review and export the result as TXT, SRT, or VTT. Supported audio formats include MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, and WebM, and supported video formats include MP4, MOV, and WebM. Because processing happens on your device rather than on a server, Video Transcript Free stays completely free to use with no subscription, no signup, and no usage limits. For longer files, higher accuracy, or background processing, PodText offers a cloud-based alternative.
There's no free trial, no credit card, and no account to manage — just open the page, drop in a file, and read the result. Whether you need a quick transcript of a short voice memo or subtitles for a full video, Video Transcript Free handles it without sending your media anywhere.