YouTube / Free tool
Video to Text Converter
Turn spoken content into a transcript you can use. Choose a video or audio file, select the language and review the recognized words before copying text or downloading TXT, SRT or VTT.
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How to use this tool
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Add a spoken recording
Choose a video or audio file with clear speech, then select its spoken language.
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Create and review the transcript
Start recognition and check names, numbers and wording in the editable transcript.
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Copy text or download subtitles
Save TXT for text or SRT/VTT for timed cues and continue editing as needed.
Use one recording in several content formats
A transcript is useful for notes, article drafts and caption preparation. Select the spoken language, review specialist names and numbers, and use the subtitle editor when individual cue timing needs refinement.
Which language should I choose?
Select the language spoken in the recording. English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German and Japanese are available, along with automatic language detection.
Frequently asked questions
What is a video to text converter?
It recognizes speech from a video or audio file and creates a written transcript. SocQ provides editable text plus timed subtitle downloads when the recognition result includes cues.
Which files can I use?
Choose a playable video or audio file up to 100 MB and 10 minutes. MP4, WebM, WAV and MP3 are useful starting choices.
Which language should I choose?
Select the language spoken in the recording. English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German and Japanese are available, along with automatic language detection.
How can I improve the transcript?
Start with clear speech, a suitable recording level and a short clip. Choose the spoken language and review proper names, specialist terms and numbers after recognition.
Can I download subtitles as well as text?
Yes. TXT contains the editable transcript text. SRT and VTT contain the original recognized cue text and timing, ready for review in the Subtitle Editor.
How do I turn the transcript into captions on my video?
Download SRT, review its words and times in the Subtitle Editor, then use Add Subtitles to Video to export an MP4 with visible captions.
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