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Transcribe video to text for free.
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Add an MP4, WebM, or other supported video and turn its speech into editable text, SRT captions, or WebVTT.
✓ Files stay on your device✓ 99 supported languages✓ TXT & subtitle export
MULTILINGUAL SPEECH TO TEXT
Transcribe 99 supported languages
Choose from the complete Whisper language list or let the tool detect the spoken language automatically. Support includes English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese, and many more.
WHISPER AI TRANSCRIPTION
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This tool uses the open-source Whisper speech recognition model to transcribe audio and video locally. LocalScribe is not affiliated with OpenAI. Learn about Whisper transcription →
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HOW IT WORKSGet an editable transcript in three simple steps.
Get an editable transcript in three simple steps.
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Start transcription
Select the spoken language or use automatic detection, then follow the progress on screen.
Edit and download
Correct the text and save it as TXT, SRT, or WebVTT subtitles.
VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION
Convert spoken video into text you can reuse
Extract the words from interviews, presentations, lessons, and social videos without sending the original file to a transcription server.
Interview video transcripts
Capture spoken answers as editable text for research, reporting, and quotations.
Video captions
Create a transcript that can become captions, descriptions, articles, and social posts.
Recorded lessons to text
Turn presentations, webinars, and lessons into searchable study material.
SRT and WebVTT export
Download timestamped subtitle formats after reviewing the generated transcript.
Popular uses and formatsMP4 to textWebM to textMOV where supportedSRT captionsVTT captions
Video transcription without file uploads
Your selected recording and completed transcript stay on your device. The transcription tool does not upload them to our servers.
Video-to-text questions
How do I transcribe a video to text for free?
Choose a supported video file above, select the spoken language, and start transcription. Review the result and download TXT, SRT, or VTT.
Can I paste a YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram link?
Not currently. This tool accepts local files only. For content you own or have permission to use, save an authorized copy and select the file.
Can I transcribe an Arabic video?
Yes. Select Arabic from the language menu or try automatic language detection.
Which video formats are supported?
MP4 and WebM commonly work. Other formats depend on the media decoders available in your browser and operating system.