Convert MP4 to Text
Upload an MP4 and get an editable transcript in minutes, in 100 languages, with subtitles on the paid plan. The free plan covers 120 minutes every week.
- Auto Subtitles
- SRT & VTT Export
- Up to 6 Hours
Professional Video Transcription Features
What you get when you turn an MP4 into text.
Fast Video Processing
The audio is taken out of the MP4 and transcribed in minutes, not hours, for videos up to 6 hours long.
100 Languages
Transcribe video content in 100 languages with automatic language detection.
Subtitle Generation
Export SRT and VTT subtitle files on the paid plan, timed from each segment's timestamp.
Private to Your Account
Uploads travel over an encrypted connection, and your videos and transcripts stay private to your account until you delete them.
Built for the MP4 Container Format
MP4 is the most common video format, from phone recordings to exported presentations. Hear2Text takes the audio out of any common MP4, whatever the video codec, and transcribes it.
Smart Audio Extraction
The audio track is taken out of your MP4 automatically; you do not need to convert anything first.
Timeline Sync
Every segment is timestamped, so subtitles line up with your video.
All Video Codecs
Common video codecs such as H.264 and H.265/HEVC are supported; only the audio is used.
Video Technical Specifications
Any common MP4 works, from phone recordings to camera exports, within 500 MB and 6 hours.
- Video Codecs
- H.264, H.265, VP9
- Audio Codecs
- AAC, MP3, AC3
- Resolution
- Any (only audio is used)
- Max File Size
- 5 GB
- Max Duration
- 6 hours
- Audio Tracks
- Main audio track
How to Transcribe MP4 Videos
Turn your videos into text and subtitles in four simple steps.
Upload MP4 Video
Upload an MP4 of up to 500 MB and 6 hours. Common video codecs, H.264 and H.265 included, are supported.
Audio Extraction
Our system extracts the audio track from your video and prepares it for AI processing.
AI Transcription
Speech recognition converts the audio to text with timestamps and labels the speakers.
Download Results
Export TXT on the free plan, or SRT/VTT subtitles, Word and PDF on the paid plan. Ready for your video editor.
Who Uses MP4 Transcription?
Teachers, editors, creators and teams all end up with speech saved as MP4.
Educators & Trainers
Teachers upload recorded lessons and training videos and turn the transcript into course notes for students who prefer text. Slides and on-screen text are not read, only speech.
Filmmakers & Editors
Editors export SRT or VTT files on the paid plan and import them into Premiere Pro, Final Cut or DaVinci Resolve as a first subtitle pass to correct, instead of typing captions from scratch.
Corporate Teams
Teams upload recorded meetings and webinars saved as MP4 and search the transcript for a decision instead of rewatching the call. Recordings only, not live calls.
Content Creators
Creators turn a tutorial or vlog into a blog post, video description and social captions, starting from an editable transcript rather than a blank page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What you get when you turn an MP4 into text, with subtitle files on the paid plan.
How long does it take to transcribe an MP4 video?
Usually minutes, not hours. The audio is taken out of the video and transcribed in one pass, so the time depends mostly on how long the recording is, not on its resolution. You can leave the page while it runs; the transcript appears in your account. Every plan accepts videos up to 6 hours and 500 MB, and the free plan covers 120 minutes a week.
Can I get subtitles directly from my MP4?
Yes, on the paid plans. After transcription you can export SRT or VTT files timed from the segment timestamps and import them into Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve or YouTube. Subtitles are separate files; they are not burned into the video. Check the text in the browser editor first. The free plan exports TXT only.
What if my MP4 has multiple audio tracks?
Only the main audio track is transcribed. If your MP4 has several tracks, for example game sound and a microphone, the others are ignored, so put the voice on the main track or export it as a separate audio file before uploading. Any common audio format works, up to 500 MB and 6 hours, and the transcript comes out the same.
Does video quality affect transcription accuracy?
No. Resolution makes no difference, because only the audio is transcribed. What matters is the sound: a clear voice close to the microphone reaches up to 99% accuracy, while background noise, music under speech, people talking over each other and distant microphones lower it. Exporting at a lower resolution is a good way to fit a long video under 500 MB.
Can I transcribe screen recordings and tutorials?
Yes. Screen recordings, software tutorials and recorded presentations transcribe well as long as the narration is clear. Only the audio is transcribed: text on screen, slides and code are not read. Keep music and system sounds low under the voice. Files up to 500 MB and 6 hours work; a long high-resolution recording may need trimming or compressing first.
What export formats are available for video transcription?
TXT on every plan; SRT and VTT subtitles, Word and PDF on the paid plans. Subtitle files use the timestamp on each segment and import into most video editors, including Premiere Pro, Final Cut and DaVinci Resolve. Edits you make in the browser carry into the SRT and VTT files. On the free plan, your 120 weekly minutes export as plain text.
Transcribe Videos From Your Phone
Record in the Hear2Text app for iPhone and Android, or upload an MP4 from your phone.
Ready to Transcribe Your Videos?
Upload an MP4 and read the transcript in minutes. The free plan gives you 120 minutes every week, no credit card required.
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