Podcast & video transcription
Free podcast and YouTube transcription.
Upload episode audio or video and get searchable text with timestamps. Write show notes, export SRT/VTT captions, and find clip-worthy moments fast.
- Show notes
- SRT / VTT
- Timestamps
- Free to try
Upload your episode
MP3, WAV, MP4, MOV, most podcast and screen-capture exports work out of the box.
File Transcribe provides free podcast and YouTube transcription for creators who need searchable text, show notes, and caption exports from episode audio and video. Upload MP3, WAV, MP4, or MOV on this page and search the transcript for quotable moments, topic summaries, and SEO-friendly copy, no account required to try. Export SRT and VTT subtitle files when you sign in for YouTube, Vimeo, and podcast host uploads. Speaker labels keep multi-host shows organized, and timestamps help you find clip-worthy segments for social media without re-listening to full episodes. The same upload-first workflow works for Riverside exports, DAW bounces, and screen-capture recordings.
Creators
Who uses this
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Show notes
Search the transcript instead of re-listening to the full episode for key topics and guest quotes. Copy timestamped excerpts directly into your show notes page or newsletter. Fix guest names and technical terms in the editor before publishing.
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YouTube SEO
Publish transcript text alongside episodes so search engines index your spoken content. Paste formatted transcript sections into video descriptions and companion blog posts. Timestamps help viewers jump to specific topics in long-form video content.
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Captions
Export SRT or VTT and upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or your podcast host for accessibility and watch-time gains. Sign in free to access subtitle export formats from your completed transcripts. Correct misheard names and jargon before uploading caption files.
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Social clips
Use timestamps to find quotable moments for short-form content on TikTok, Reels, and LinkedIn. Search for keywords like product names, guest titles, and hot takes instead of scrubbing timelines manually. Build a clip list from the transcript before opening your video editor.
How it works
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Upload and transcribe
Get formatted text with timestamps in minutes. Enable speaker labels for interview episodes and multi-host shows.
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Repurpose
Fix names, export TXT for show notes or SRT for captions. Search the transcript for blog post sections and social clip timestamps.
What you get
Timestamp search
Jump to any moment, no scrubbing through hour-long episodes. Every line ties to a specific point in your recording for clip planning and show notes.
Subtitle export
SRT and VTT when you sign in, ready for YouTube and podcast hosts. Fix timing and text in the editor before exporting caption files.
Speaker labels
Multi-host shows with clear attribution per voice. Rename labels to host and guest names for cleaner show notes and blog excerpts.
No video editor lock-in
Transcript workspace only, upload, edit, export, done. No subscription to a full video suite just to get text from your episodes.
Guide
Turn audio and video into content you can reuse
Creators lose hours re-listening to episodes to pull quotes, write show notes, or draft blog posts. A fast, accurate transcript lets you search for moments, copy verbatim quotes, and export subtitles for YouTube.
File Transcribe focuses on the transcript workspace, upload your file, edit the result, export TXT or SRT/VTT, without locking you into a full video editor.
Why creators choose transcription
- Show notes, Summarize key topics from a searchable transcript instead of replaying the full episode.
- SEO, Publish transcript text alongside episodes so search engines index your spoken content.
- Captions, Export SRT or VTT and upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or your podcast host.
- Clips, Use timestamps to find quotable moments for social media.
Supported formats
Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, WEBM, and more. Most podcast and screen-capture exports work out of the box.
Workflow
- Export or download your episode audio (or video).
- Upload to File Transcribe, try free on the homepage.
- Fix names and technical terms in the editor.
- Export TXT for show notes or SRT/VTT for captions.
Get started
Upload your first episode, no signup required. Create a free account to save projects and export subtitle formats.
Related guides
- Transcribe podcast episodes
- Why transcribe your podcast episodes
- Interview Transcription for Journalists
- Webinar Transcription
- Voice Memo Transcription
- Transcription guides
External links
Related guides
- Transcribe podcast episodes
- Why transcribe your podcast episodes
- Interview Transcription for Journalists
- Webinar Transcription
- Voice Memo Transcription
- Transcription guides
External resources
FAQ
Common questions
Can I transcribe a YouTube video?
Download or export the video or audio file and upload MP4, MOV, or extracted MP3/M4A. YouTube's download tools, browser extensions, or your own screen capture exports all work as source files.
Do you export SRT for YouTube captions?
Yes, sign in free to export SRT and VTT subtitle formats. Upload the file directly to YouTube Studio or your podcast host's caption settings after reviewing text in the editor.
What podcast formats are supported?
MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, and video formats like MP4 and MOV. Most DAW bounces, Riverside exports, and remote recording platform downloads work without conversion.
Can I write show notes from the transcript?
Yes. Search for key topics, copy timestamped quotes, and structure your show notes page from searchable text. Fix guest names and technical terms before publishing.
Does it work for multi-host podcasts?
Yes. Enable speaker labels to separate host and guest voices. Rename labels after transcription for cleaner show notes and blog excerpts.
Is podcast transcription free to try?
Yes. Upload and transcribe on this page within guest limits, no signup required. Sign in for subtitle exports, a saved episode library, and search across past transcripts.
Related use cases
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Upload podcast or YouTube audio, get show notes, captions, and clip timestamps in minutes.