AI transcribes speech with high accuracy across dozens of languages, so your text needs little to no cleanup.
GetCaptions
Turn any video into text with AI
Our video to text converter turns any clip or audio file into clean, accurate text online using AI. It's free, runs in your browser with no install, and exports straight to TXT or SRT.
No card · No watermark · Free to start
Drop in a video or audio file and get the full transcript in about a minute, with nothing to download or install.
Export plain text as TXT or timestamped subtitles as SRT and VTT, ready to paste anywhere.
Three steps to a subtitled video
01
Upload
Drop in your MP4, MOV or WebM.
02
Generate
AI creates accurate, synced subtitles automatically.
03
Style & export
Pick a style, fine-tune, and you're done.
FAQ
How do I convert a video to text for free?
Upload your video to GetCaptions in the browser, let the AI transcribe it automatically, and download the text as a TXT file at no cost.
Can I transcribe an audio file too?
Yes. The converter handles both video and audio, so you can upload an MP3 or voice recording and get the text just as fast.
Is the transcript accurate?
AI recognition delivers high accuracy on clear speech, and you can edit the text in the browser before exporting if you spot any errors.