Speech to text converter
Convert speech to text online
Turn spoken English in an audio or video file into editable text with word-level timing. Review the transcript in your browser, then save plain text or timed captions.
How it works
- Choose an English audio or video file up to 200 MB.
- SceneDub processes the speech and returns words with timing data.
- Edit 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 generated text is not stored in the database. 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. SceneDub provides three anonymous runs per tool each UTC day, subject to the published file and usage limits.
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.
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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.