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Transcribe the speech in an MP4, MOV, or MKV recording without uploading it to YouTube. Get a readable transcript, optional speaker labels, and a summary you can request when you need it.
Open file transcriptionIn the dashboard, select “Upload Audio or Video”. Sign in to upload.
5 signup credits · +1 daily, up to 5 · No credit card
- File size
- Up to 500 MB
- Audio duration
- Up to 5 hours
- Output
- Text, not timed captions
MP4 to text, MOV to text, and more
Use the video file you already have. The container holds the picture and audio; transcription uses only the first audio track. It does not describe the visuals or read presentation slides.
| Format | Typical recording | Before you upload |
|---|---|---|
| MP4, M4V | Meetings, webinars, exported videos | Check that the export includes speech, not just the picture. |
| MOV | Phone videos, screen recordings | Confirm that your microphone or system audio was recorded. |
| MKV | Screen capture with multiple tracks | Put the speech you need on the first audio track. |
| WebM, 3GP | Browser and mobile recordings | Play the original to check the audio before uploading. |
Every upload must be within 500 MB and 5 hours of audio. Have an MP3, M4A, or WAV instead? See supported audio formats.
How it works
How to transcribe a video file
Step 1: Choose the recording
Open the dashboard, select Upload Audio or Video, and sign in. Choose your local video file; there is no need to publish it on a video platform.
Step 2: Set language and speakers
Select the spoken language or leave Auto-detect on. Enable speaker detection if you need labeled voices; it doubles the transcription credits.
Step 3: Review the spoken words
Press Transcribe file. Read the text, check quotes against the recording, and copy or download it. The transcript is saved in History; it has no timestamps.
Use the recording, not another meeting bot
Turn a recorded interview into a source for quotes, a lecture into searchable text, or an exported webinar into a writing reference. You supply the recording; EasyTranscriber does not need to attend the session.
For platform-specific recording steps, use the Zoom or Google Meet guide. For class recordings, see transcription for students.
If a video cannot be transcribed
- Over 500 MB? Compress the video or export its audio as MP3 or M4A. The 5-hour limit still applies.
- Unsupported audio codec? Export as MP4 with AAC audio, or as MP3/WAV. Renaming the extension does not convert the media.
- Wrong or silent track? Export with the microphone on track 1, or mix the voices into one audio track.
Pay for audio length, not file size
Uploads cost 1 credit per started hour of audio, or 2 with speaker labels. The service measures the audio; video resolution and file size do not set the final charge.
| Audio length | Standard | Speaker labels |
|---|---|---|
| 45 min | 1 credit | 2 credits |
| 75 min | 2 credits | 4 credits |
| 5 hours | 5 credits | 10 credits |
Free accounts get 5 signup credits and 1 daily refill up to 5. Compare plans for larger workloads.
Read, summarize, and ask questions
Copy the transcript or download .txt or Markdown. Request the first AI summary at no extra credit; it does not start automatically for uploads. Regenerating a summary costs 1 additional credit.
To ask questions, open the saved transcript in History and select Chat. Chat costs 1 credit per 2 user messages, charged at the start of each pair.
Speaker detection labels voices as Speaker 1, Speaker 2, and so on; it does not identify people by name. Review names, figures, and quotes against your original recording before using them.
What happens to your uploaded file?
We delete your uploaded file from our servers after processing. Deepgram, our speech-to-text provider, does not store the audio or transcript or use it to train models. We save the transcript to your account.
Only upload recordings you have permission to process. Read the privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
- How can I transcribe my video into text?
- Open the EasyTranscriber dashboard, select Upload Audio or Video, and sign in. Choose your file, select the spoken language or Auto-detect, and optionally enable speaker detection. Press Transcribe file, then review and copy or download the transcript.
- Can you convert an MP4 to text?
- Yes. Upload the MP4 or MOV file directly. EasyTranscriber transcribes its first audio track. A supported file extension is not enough by itself: the recording must contain a decodable audio track with speech.
- Can I transcribe a video file for free?
- You need a signed-in account. Free accounts get 5 credits on signup, plus 1 daily refill up to 5. Uploads cost 1 credit per started hour of audio, or 2 with speaker detection. This is a credit allowance, not unlimited free transcription.
- Does video to text include timestamps or text shown on screen?
- No. Uploaded video transcripts contain spoken words without timestamps. They do not read slides, captions burned into the picture, or other on-screen text. Optional speaker labels distinguish voices, not visual participants.
- Why is speech missing from my screen recording?
- Check that the recording captured microphone or system audio. If it has multiple audio tracks, only the first is transcribed. Export the speech you need as the first track, or export a mixed audio file. Silent videos cannot produce a speech transcript.
- Can I transcribe a Zoom or Google Meet recording?
- Yes, if you have the downloaded recording and permission to process it. Upload a supported video or audio file. EasyTranscriber does not join the call or record the meeting for you; recording access is controlled by the meeting platform and organizer. The Zoom and Google Meet guides cover the download steps.
Find the guide for your recording
- Audio files to text
- Video file transcription guide
- Zoom recordings
- Google Meet recordings
- Transcription for creators
Have a YouTube link instead? Use the YouTube to text tool. EasyTranscriber is independent, not affiliated with YouTube, Zoom, or Google.