Speech to text converter
Convert speech to text online
Turn spoken English in an audio or video file into plain text with word-level timing. Review the transcript in your browser, then save plain text or timed captions.
How it works
- Choose a supported English audio or video file.
- SceneDub processes the speech and returns words with timing data.
- Review or 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 the broad speech-to-text workflow: voice notes, interviews, lessons, meetings, narration drafts, and spoken dialogue in short videos.
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
What gets converted
SceneDub reads the spoken audio track. It does not perform visual OCR, identify text shown in the video, or summarize the recording.
What you can download
Use TXT for editable prose, SRT for widely supported subtitle timing, or WebVTT for web video captions.
What affects accuracy
Clear English speech, low background noise, limited speaker overlap, and a strong recording level usually produce the most useful draft.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert speech to text for free?
Yes. Unlimited free transcription is available without an account or daily generation count. Fair-use, file-size, and service availability limits apply.
Does speech to text work with video files?
Yes. Upload an MP4 or WebM video and SceneDub transcribes its spoken audio track.
Which language does this tool support?
The current public workflow is designed for English speech.
Is the transcript automatically perfect?
No. Automatic speech recognition produces a draft. Review names, punctuation, speaker overlap, and words masked by noise before publishing.
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.
How to Transcribe Audio or Video to Text
Choose the right recording, review an English transcript, and export TXT, SRT, or VTT. A practical audio-to-text workflow with clear privacy expectations.
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Format and platform references
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.