Video to Text Converter YouTube Transcript in Minutes
Paste a YouTube link or drop a video file and the transcript opens right here, with timestamps and speaker labels. 10 transcriptions are free, each up to 3 hours long, and you do not need an account to read or copy the result.
Paste a YouTube link
youtube.com/watch?v=... or youtu.be/...
10 free transcriptions, no account needed. Each recording can be up to 3 hours long, and the full transcript opens right here in your browser. We run the models on our own servers, so a long recording can take a few minutes. If you create a free account later, everything you transcribed here moves into it.
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Why Choose Transcrify for Video Transcription?
From YouTube videos to professional footage, our AI delivers accurate transcripts and perfectly synced subtitles.
YouTube Support
Paste any YouTube URL and get an instant transcription. Perfect for research, content repurposing, and accessibility.
All Video Formats
Support for MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and more. Upload files up to 2GB or paste a URL.
Subtitle Generation
Automatically generate SRT or VTT subtitle files synced perfectly with your video timeline.
Speaker Identification
Detect and label multiple speakers in your videos for clearer, more organized transcripts.
Timestamp Precision
Every word is timestamped, making it easy to navigate and reference specific moments in your video.
Translation Ready
Transcribe in 50+ languages and translate subtitles to reach a global audience.
Edit & Search
Edit your transcription directly in the browser — fix text, add missing words, or insert new paragraphs. Find any word instantly with built-in search.
Subtitle Generator
Automatically generate subtitles from your transcription. Download in SRT, VTT, ASS & TXT formats, edit in our built-in subtitle editor.
How Video Transcription Works
Upload or Paste URL
Upload your video file or paste a YouTube URL. We handle the rest.
AI Transcribes
Our AI extracts audio, identifies speakers, and generates timestamped text.
Export Subtitles
Download as SRT, VTT, or plain text. Ready for your video editor.
Built For Video Professionals
Whether you're a creator, editor, or educator, Transcrify helps you work smarter with video content.
YouTube Creators
Add captions to your videos, improve SEO, and reach hearing-impaired viewers.
Video Editors
Search through footage by dialogue, create paper edits, and streamline post-production.
Educators
Make course content accessible with accurate captions and searchable transcripts.
Marketers
Repurpose video content into blog posts, social clips, and quotes.
Researchers
Analyze video interviews, focus groups, and recorded sessions efficiently.
Accessibility
Meet compliance requirements and make content accessible to all viewers.
Video Accessibility Is Not Optional
85% of Facebook videos are watched without sound. On LinkedIn, that number is 80%. On mobile, users scroll through feeds in public places, on commutes, and in meetings — sound off by default. If your video doesn't have captions, you're invisible to the majority of your potential audience.
Beyond social media engagement, video transcripts directly impact SEO. YouTube indexes transcript text, which means videos with accurate captions rank higher in both YouTube and Google search results. A transcribed video becomes a searchable document — every word spoken is a potential keyword that drives organic traffic.
There's also the legal angle. ADA compliance in the US and equivalent regulations in the EU require video content to be accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. Captions aren't just a nice-to-have — for businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies, they're a legal requirement. Transcrify makes compliance straightforward: upload, transcribe, download subtitles, done.
Frequently Asked Questions About Video Transcription
Can I transcribe a YouTube video without downloading it?
Yes. Just paste the YouTube URL into Transcrify and click transcribe. We extract the audio directly — no need to download the video file first. Works with any public YouTube video.
What subtitle formats can I export?
Transcrify exports subtitles in four formats: SRT (universal, works everywhere), VTT (web standard for HTML5 video), ASS (advanced styling for anime and professional use), and TXT (plain text without timestamps).
How do I add subtitles to my YouTube video?
Upload your video or paste the YouTube URL in Transcrify, download the SRT file, then go to YouTube Studio > Subtitles > Add Language > Upload File > select your SRT. YouTube will automatically sync the subtitles with your video.
Does it work with long videos (1+ hour)?
Yes. Transcrify handles videos of any length using chunk processing — the audio is split into segments and processed in parallel. A 1-hour video typically takes 3-5 minutes to transcribe.
Can I transcribe videos in languages other than English?
Transcrify supports 50+ languages with automatic language detection. You can transcribe videos in Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and many more — the AI detects the language automatically or you can set it manually.
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Transcribe Your First Video for Free
10 transcriptions are on us, each up to 3 hours long. Paste a YouTube link or upload a video file at the top of this page and read the result in a few minutes.