Which languages are supported?

More than 90, detected automatically, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German.

Can I transcribe a private or unpublished YouTube video?

Yes. You upload the file itself, so the video never needs to be public.

Does it work with audio files?

Yes: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG and FLAC work the same as video.

How much does it cost?

Your first 2 videos are free (up to 20 minutes each) after confirming your email. Then credit packs start at $5 for 5 videos, with no subscription. Each credit includes the transcript, chapters and subtitles.

What happens to my file?

The file is deleted from our servers after processing. The transcript stays in your library so you can come back to it.

Works on private and unpublished files

Transcribe video to text, straight from the file

Upload a video or audio file and get the full transcript with timestamps, ready to copy or download as .txt or .docx. Chapters and subtitles come with it.

Drop your video or audio here

Transcribe a file

Audio languageMP4, MOV, WebM, MP3, WAV, M4A — up to 500 MB

2 free videos, no card needed
Files deleted after processing
90+ languages

What you get

A transcript you can actually read

Every word comes from the real audio, split into paragraphs and grouped under chapter headings.

Timestamps on every line, or plain paragraphs
Search the whole transcript in a second
Download as .txt or .docx for Google Docs and Word

interview-maria.mp4Example transcript

00Thanks for having me. I started the company almost by accident, five years ago.
07We were a team of three, working from a kitchen table, and our first product failed.
14What saved us was talking to customers every single week, even when it hurt.
21That habit is still the most important thing we do today.

How it works

How to transcribe a video to text

No YouTube link and no install. It works with files on your computer.

01
Upload your file
MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, MP3, WAV, M4A and more, up to 500 MB.
02
AI transcribes it
We transcribe the audio with OpenAI Whisper. The language is detected automatically, with 90+ supported.
03
Copy or download
Copy the text, search it, or download it as .txt or .docx. Chapters and subtitles are included.

Use cases

What people transcribe

Interviews

Quote your guests word for word and find any answer by searching.

Podcasts

Turn each episode into show notes, a blog post or a newsletter.

Lectures & courses

Give students a readable, searchable version of every class.

Meetings & webinars

Keep a written record of what was said, with timestamps.

FAQ

Transcription — FAQ

Something else? Email us

Upload the video file to ChapterGen. We extract the audio, transcribe it and give you the full text with timestamps. You can copy it or download it as .txt or .docx.

Turn your next video into text.

Try it free on 2 videos. Chapters and subtitles included.