Convert video to text online for free

Upload an MP4 or AVI video and get everything that is said in it as text. Use it for lectures, webinars, video interviews, vlogs and recorded calls — no need to extract the audio first.

Supported formats: AVI, MP4, WAV, MP3, FLAC, AAC, M4A, OGG. Free, no sign-up.

How to transcribe a video

  1. Click “Transcribe video”.
  2. Choose the language spoken in the video.
  3. Enable timestamps, SRT subtitles or translation if you need them.
  4. Select your MP4 or AVI file.
  5. Download the transcript or subtitle file.

Features

  • MP4 and AVI directly. The audio track is extracted automatically — no separate converter needed.
  • Text or subtitles. Get a plain transcript or a ready-made SRT file for your video player or editor.
  • Timestamps. Quickly find the moment in the video where a phrase was said.
  • Translation. Translate the transcript into English, German, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Russian or Portuguese.
  • Works in the browser. On a computer or a phone, without installing software.

Who it is for

  • Students and teachers working with recorded lectures
  • Marketers turning webinars into articles
  • Researchers analysing video interviews
  • Video creators who need captions and descriptions
  • Teams keeping text records of recorded calls

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a video to text?

Open the tool, choose the spoken language, upload an MP4 or AVI file and download the transcript once processing is complete.

Do I need to extract the audio from the video first?

No. Upload the video file directly — the audio is extracted automatically.

Can I get subtitles instead of plain text?

Yes. Enable “SRT subtitles” before uploading and you will receive an .srt file with timings.

Which video formats are supported?

MP4 and AVI.

Is video transcription free?

Yes, it is free and does not require registration.

Other free tools

  • Audio to text — Transcribe MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC and AAC recordings into text with AI.
  • Subtitle generator — Automatically create SRT subtitles with timings for video and audio.
  • Audio converter — Convert video and audio to MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A or OGG.
  • Extract audio from video — Split MP4 or AVI into an audio track and a silent video.

Support the project

AI Recognizer is free and has no sponsors, while speech recognition servers cost money. If the service helps you, please consider a donation. You can also view our upcoming plans and leave feedback.