Sermon transcription
Every message deserves a searchable transcript.
Pastors, worship leaders, and media teams upload sermon audio and get timestamped text in minutes. Publish study guides, pull Scripture references, and share accessible transcripts with your congregation.
- Study guides
- Timestamps
- SRT export
- Free to try
Upload a sermon recording
Sanctuary audio, livestream exports, or podcast feeds — MP3, M4A, WAV, or MP4. Free to try on this page.
File Transcribe helps churches and faith communities turn sermon recordings into searchable, editable text. Upload preaching audio on this page, find key moments with timestamps, and export for bulletins, websites, or caption files — free to try without an account.
Faith & Community
Who uses this
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Sunday sermon archives
Build a searchable library of past messages so members can find topics, Scripture references, and series themes without re-listening to full recordings.
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Small group study guides
Export transcript text and pull discussion questions from specific timestamps. Share formatted excerpts in your group materials.
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Livestream captions
Transcribe recorded livestreams and export SRT or VTT subtitle files for YouTube, Facebook, or your church website.
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Multilingual outreach
Start from an accurate English draft transcript, then translate key sections for community bulletins or subtitle tracks.
How it works
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Export your recording
Download from your soundboard, livestream platform, or podcast host as MP3, M4A, or MP4.
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Upload and transcribe
Drop the file — get formatted sermon text with timestamps in minutes.
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Publish and share
Edit for accuracy, export TXT for your website, or SRT for captions.
What you get
Timestamp navigation
Jump to any moment in the message — find the illustration, altar call, or Scripture reading without scrubbing.
Subtitle export
Sign in to export SRT and VTT caption files ready for your livestream platform or sermon archive.
Editable workspace
Correct names, book titles, and theological terms before publishing to your website or bulletin.
No bloated media suite
Upload audio, review text, export — no video editor lock-in or expensive church software subscriptions.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I transcribe a 45-minute sermon?
Yes, within plan file length limits. Longer messages may require a Pro plan — check pricing for current limits.
Does it work with livestream recordings?
Yes. Download the audio or video export from YouTube, Facebook, or your streaming platform and upload MP3, M4A, or MP4.
Can we export captions for YouTube?
Yes — sign in free to export SRT and VTT subtitle formats for your sermon archive or livestream replays.
What about guest uploads and privacy?
Guest files auto-delete after 24 hours. Sign in to save transcripts to your library with plan-based retention.
Can volunteers use this without an account?
Yes. Upload free on this page for a first pass — no signup required within guest limits.
How accurate are sermon transcripts?
AI transcription handles clear pulpit audio well, but always proofread Scripture references, names, and theological terms before publishing.
Transcribe your next sermon
Upload preaching audio free — searchable text and captions in minutes.