Video In. Transcript Out. Done.
Transcribe video to text and automatically generate accurate subtitles with our AI-powered tool. Supporting diverse formats like MP4, MOV, and WebM, this converter is invaluable for content creators, educators, and journalists who need to quickly produce captions for accessibility, SEO, or content repurposing, with options to export as SRT or VTT.
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Video to Text & Subtitle Generator
Transcribe videos and generate SRT/VTT subtitles automatically. Perfect for YouTube creators, filmmakers, and content producers. Upload MP4, MOV, AVI, or WebM files and export professional captions.
Subtitle best practices: 6 tips
- Match the spoken language for accurate caption timing.
- Ensure clear audio track (dialogue should be louder than background music).
- Keep subtitles concise — aim for 2 lines max per caption.
- Split long videos into 15-minute segments for better processing.
- Review speaker changes and add labels like [Speaker 1] if needed.
- Check timing sync — adjust timestamps if captions appear too early/late.
How to generate subtitles
- Upload your video file (MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM).
- Select the spoken language in the video.
- Click transcribe to process.
- Review and edit the generated captions.
- Export as SRT or VTT subtitle file.
Supported export formats
- SRT — YouTube, Vimeo, most video players
- VTT — HTML5 video, web browsers
- TXT — Plain text transcript
- Copy to clipboard for quick editing
shield Privacy & Security
To process your file, FastlyConvert temporarily uploads it to our servers, converts it, and then automatically deletes it within 24 hours. Transfers use HTTPS encryption. We do not sell your files or use them to build public datasets. If you need immediate deletion assistance, contact us at support@fastlyconvert.com.
Video Transcription FAQs
Copyright & acceptable use: Please upload only files you own or have permission to use. Do not upload illegal, infringing, or sensitive personal content.
Why Use AI to Convert Audio to Text?
Audio is great for talking, but not for searching, scanning or quoting. Turning audio into text helps you work faster and smarter.
Quick Search
Find key information instantly instead of listening to hours of audio.
Share Notes
Send meeting notes and key points to your team in text format.
Create Content
Turn podcasts and interviews into articles and blog posts.
Save Time
AI transcription is much faster than manual typing.
How to Convert Audio to Text Online
Upload your audio or video file
Drag and drop your file, or click to select it from your device. You can upload formats like MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4 and more.
Choose the language of the audio
Select the spoken language in the recording, or use Auto-detect if you're not sure.
Enable AI summary and translation (optional)
Turn on options to generate an AI summary of your transcript or translate it into another language.
Transcribe with AI
Click the Transcribe with AI button. Our system will process your file and show you the transcript when it's ready.
Review, edit and download
Edit the transcript directly in your browser, then copy, download as a text file, or export it to your favorite editor.
Perfect for Meetings, Podcasts and Voice Notes
AI Meeting Transcription
Record your online or in-person meetings and upload the audio to FastlyConvert. The AI will convert the conversation to text, highlight key topics and decisions, and help you create clear meeting notes.
You no longer need to type while listening. Focus on the discussion and let the AI handle the transcription.
Podcast Transcription
Podcasters and interviewers can use AI transcription to publish show notes and full transcripts, make content more accessible and SEO-friendly, and turn interviews into articles or blog posts.
Upload your episode audio, get a clean transcript, and then let AI generate a summary or outline.
Voice Memos
Use your phone to record ideas, to-do lists or personal notes. Later, send the audio to FastlyConvert and turn it into organized text that's easy to search and edit.
Perfect for capturing thoughts on the go and turning them into actionable notes.
Multi-language AI Speech Recognition
FastlyConvert supports multiple languages for speech recognition. You can transcribe English, Chinese, Japanese and many other languages, use Auto-detect when the language is not clear, and transcribe mixed-language conversations.
AI Summary and Translation (Optional)
AI Transcript Summary
After your audio is converted to text, you can click Generate AI summary to get:
- •A short overview of the main points
- •A bullet-point list of key ideas, decisions or topics
- •Optional action items or next steps (when appropriate)
This is especially useful for long meetings, lectures or webinars.
AI Translation
Need the text in another language? Enable AI translation to:
- •Turn English transcripts into Chinese, Japanese and other languages
- •Translate non-English audio into English transcripts
- •Quickly create multilingual notes and content
You can generate the transcript first, then choose the languages you want to translate into.
Tips for Better AI Transcription
Record in a quiet environment when possible
Use a good microphone or keep the phone close to the speaker
Avoid talking over each other in group conversations
Make sure the audio is not too quiet or distorted
Better audio quality leads to more accurate AI transcription, fewer mistakes, and less manual editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What file types can I convert to text? expand_more
You can upload common audio formats like MP3, WAV and M4A, as well as video formats like MP4 and MOV. If your file contains speech, the AI will try to convert it to text.
How accurate is the AI transcription? expand_more
Accuracy depends on the audio quality, the language and the way people speak. Clear recordings with one or two speakers are usually very accurate. Noisy environments, many speakers or heavy accents may require some manual corrections.
Can I use AI to summarize my transcript? expand_more
Yes. After the transcription is complete, you can click the AI summary option to generate a short overview and key points. You can still edit everything manually afterwards.
Does FastlyConvert support multiple languages for audio to text? expand_more
Yes. FastlyConvert can recognize and transcribe speech in multiple languages. You can choose the language before transcribing or use auto-detection when available.
Is my audio data secure and private? expand_more
Your files are processed securely and are only kept for the time needed to convert and deliver the results. You can remove transcripts and files at any time. For full details, please check the FastlyConvert privacy policy.
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