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 a supported MP4 video.
- 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 are deleted after processing. Signed-in users receive a private saved transcript plus TXT, SRT, and VTT copies; signed-out results stay only in the current tab. 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.
Which MP4 files work best?
Clips with clear dialogue, low background music, and limited speaker overlap produce the most useful transcript draft.
More transcript pages
What does Audio transcriber do?
SceneDub converts English speech in an uploaded audio or video file into a transcript. Download TXT for notes, SRT for subtitle editors, or VTT for web players. Speech recognition creates a draft: check names, numbers, and unclear passages against the recording before sharing.
- Input
- English speech in MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, OGG, or WebM
- Output
- Editable transcript, TXT, SRT, and WebVTT
- Processing
- Cloud speech recognition; private temporary media upload
A practical workflow
- Choose the original recording with the clearest speech.
- Run transcription and compare the draft against the audio.
- Download the format your next step needs; signed-in results also appear in Saved.
Capability notes updated . Editorial methodology
One recording, three useful exports
Input / starting point
Spoken audio: Welcome to the recording.Output / result
TXT: readable notes
SRT: numbered subtitle cues
VTT: a web caption trackThis illustrates the export choices, not a promised recognition result. Downloaded subtitles contain timestamps; plain text does not.
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
- Unlimited free transcription subject to fair use
- Audio and video upload
- English speech-to-text
- Word timing data
- Transcript preview
- TXT, SRT, and VTT download
- Private workspace saving after sign-in
Limits to know
- Designed for English audio and video
- Transcription accuracy depends on speech clarity, background noise, and speaker overlap
- Uploads are processed by the transcription provider instead of staying fully local
- Long recordings may require a dedicated transcription workflow
Practical guides
Need sample files? The free creator kit includes caption templates, transcript examples, and original voice-practice scripts.
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Frequently asked questions
What files can I transcribe?
The tool accepts common audio formats and MP4 or WebM video files.
Is the audio transcriber free?
Yes. Unlimited free transcription has no daily generation count or sign-in requirement. A 100-hour daily fair-use limit per account or network, file limits, and service availability safeguards apply.
Do I need an account?
No. Transcribe and download as often as you need within fair use. Google sign-in is optional for private TXT, SRT, and VTT saving.
Can I download the transcript?
Yes. Copy the result or download it as a plain text file.