MP4 to text
Convert MP4 video to text
Upload an MP4 clip and transcribe the words spoken in its audio track. Use the result as editable dialogue, a transcript draft, or timed captions for video work.
How it works
- Choose an MP4 video up to 200 MB.
- SceneDub processes the video's audio track as English speech.
- Copy the transcript or download TXT, SRT, or WebVTT.
After transcription, download plain text, SRT subtitles, or WebVTT captions from the same result.
Best fit
Use this page for MP4 interviews, lessons, reels, dialogue references, presentation recordings, and creator clips where the spoken audio needs to become text.
Uploads use private temporary storage and generated text is not stored in the database. Review the privacy policy before using sensitive material.
What to expect from this conversion
Audio-track transcription
The converter listens to speech in the MP4 audio track. It does not extract burned-in captions or read words that only appear on screen.
Caption-ready timing
Word timestamps are grouped into readable subtitle cues so the same run can produce TXT, SRT, and WebVTT files.
Video accuracy factors
Music, effects, overlapping dialogue, low microphone levels, and rapid cuts can make an automatic transcript less accurate.
Frequently asked questions
Can SceneDub transcribe an MP4 video?
Yes. The tool extracts and transcribes spoken English from the video's audio track.
Does MP4 to text include timestamps?
Yes. The result includes word timing used to create downloadable SRT and WebVTT captions.
Can it read text shown inside the video?
No. This is speech recognition, not optical character recognition. It converts audible speech rather than text visible in frames.
What is the MP4 upload limit?
MP4 and other supported media files can be up to 200 MB.
More transcript pages
Best for
- Voice actors reviewing practice takes
- Creators converting short videos to text
- Students turning lecture clips into notes
- Editors extracting dialogue from short files
Key features
- Audio and video upload
- English speech-to-text
- Word timing data
- Editable transcript
- TXT, SRT, and VTT download
Limits to know
- Designed for English audio and video
- Files are limited to 200 MB
- Transcription accuracy depends on speech clarity, background noise, and speaker overlap
- Uploads are processed by the transcription provider instead of staying fully local
Questions this tool answers
Frequently asked questions
What files can I transcribe?
The tool accepts common audio formats and MP4 or WebM video files up to 200 MB.
Is the audio transcriber free?
Yes. The public tool provides a small number of free anonymous transcription runs per day.
Do I need an account?
No. The first version is anonymous and does not require sign-in.
Can I download the transcript?
Yes. Copy the result or download it as a plain text file.