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Upload video below to continue in File Transcribe and get text from the audio track.

  • Free to try
  • Works in browser
  • No signup

Overview

4K screen recordings and long Zoom exports are painful to move around. Compression tools promise smaller MP4s; File Transcribe helps you extract the spoken content so the file’s value is not trapped in gigabytes of pixels.

Upload from this page into Video to text. We transcribe the audio track so you can caption, summarize, and search the session without scrubbing the timeline blindly.

Smaller files vs usable content

Reducing bitrate helps storage. A transcript helps production. Start here when your real job is notes, captions, or quotes from a large video.

When to use this

  • Meeting exports

    Heavy Zoom or Meet recordings become searchable text.

  • Course videos

    Pull dialogue for study guides and accessibility.

  • Marketing clips

    Find soundbites with timestamps before you cut social clips.

  • Subtitle delivery

    Export SRT/VTT after sign-in for the same session.

Why File Transcribe

  • Video upload path

    Continue to Video to text in one click from the dialog.

  • Timestamps

    Jump to the second you need while editing.

  • No install

    Browser workflow from dropzone to transcript.

  • Plan clarity

    Check pricing for max file size before huge uploads.

How it works

  1. 1

    Drop the video

    MP4, MOV, or WebM works for most creators.

  2. 2

    Continue to Video to text

    Upload and wait for the draft transcript.

  3. 3

    Edit and export

    Proofread, then TXT or subtitle export.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I process a video here?

Choose a file above, then continue on Video to text.

Can I get subtitles?

Sign in after transcription to export SRT/VTT.

Does quality of video matter?

Speech clarity matters more than resolution. Clean audio produces better drafts.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes — see pricing for guest, free, Pro, and Plus caps.

Do you need a meeting bot?

No. Export the recording and upload it yourself.

Need unlimited transcription?

Upload on the homepage for free, edit in the browser, export TXT or sign in for subtitles.

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