MP4 to Text: Transcribe MP4 Videos Online
MP4 to text works by uploading the video itself: the audio track is transcribed into an editable transcript with timestamps and speaker labels, usually within minutes, and you can download it as text or subtitles. It's free without an account for videos up to 30 minutes (120 minutes a month); Pro at €12/month takes files up to 10 hours. MOV, WebM, MKV and M4V videos work too.
- Upload or paste the link
- Choose the language or let it detect
- Review in the editor and export
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MP4 to Text: Transcribe MP4 Videos Online
| Full name | MPEG-4 Part 14 container |
|---|---|
| Video codecs | Usually H.264 (AVC); also H.265 (HEVC) and AV1 |
| Audio codec | Usually AAC |
| Extension and MIME type | .mp4 · video/mp4 |
| What gets transcribed | The audio track; the picture isn't analysed |
| Typical sources | Phone cameras, Zoom, Google Meet and Teams recordings, screen recorders, exported edits |
Example: a short MP4 transcript
Speaker 1Hi everyone, in this video I'll show you how to set up your first project in under five minutes.
Speaker 1First, open the dashboard and click New project in the top right corner.
Speaker 1Give it a name you'll recognise later, and pick the template that's closest to what you need.
How to transcribe an MP4 file
- Upload the MP4 in the box above; files up to 30 minutes need no account
- Wait while the audio is transcribed
- Check the transcript and fix names or jargon in the editor
- Download TXT for reading, or SRT and VTT for subtitles
Big video file? Upload just the audio
Only the sound matters for a transcript, and the picture is what makes video files large. The free MP4 to MP3 converter on this site extracts the audio in your browser without uploading the video, so you can then upload a much smaller MP3.
That's especially useful for long screen recordings or 4K phone footage on a slow connection.
Subtitles for your video editor or channel
The SRT and VTT downloads carry the same timestamps as the transcript, so they line up with your MP4. Most editors, including Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, import SRT, and video platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo accept SRT or VTT caption files.
With Pro you can translate the transcript and export subtitles in another language.
Use cases
- Meeting recordings from Zoom, Google Meet or Teams
- Subtitles for social media clips and course videos
- Quotes from a recorded webinar or conference talk
- Written versions of tutorials and screen recordings
- Notes from a lecture recorded on a phone
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Frequently asked questions
Is MP4 to text free?
Yes. Videos up to 30 minutes are free without an account, up to 120 minutes per month.
Can I get subtitles from an MP4?
Yes. Download SRT or VTT files that match the video's timing.
Does it read text shown on screen?
No. Only spoken audio is transcribed; on-screen text and slides aren't read.
My MP4 is very large. What should I do?
Extract the audio with the free in-browser MP4 to MP3 converter on this site, then upload the MP3.
Can I transcribe a phone video?
Yes. Android phones usually record MP4, and iPhone videos are MOV or MP4; both upload directly.
How long can the video be?
Up to 30 minutes free and up to 10 hours with Pro.