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From video to downloadable text in minutes

Create an editable TXT file without software installations

Save time and effort with automated transcription

Never manually type out a video transcript again. Turn MP4, WebM, AVI, and direct video links into accurate transcriptions, with support for videos up to two hours long.


Whether you're turning interviews into blog quotes, repurposing webinars for newsletters, or creating podcast transcripts for show notes, Kapwing can simplify the process for free.

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Flexible transcript editing with specialized tools

The Video to Text Converter is designed to make transcript editing quick and painless. Filler words like “um” and “uh” are automatically removed, providing you with a clean, polished transcript that's ready to be used as written content like articles, newsletters, and emails.


Need to find a specific moment or quote?


Use the search bar to jump to exact words or phrases. For longer videos, view timestamps by selecting “Subtitles” in the left-hand toolbar to quickly identify key moments for extraction. Once you've leveraged Kapwing's smart tools, export your transcript as a lightweight TXT file for editing, storage, or future content planning.

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Transform one video into a variety of content formats

Kapwing’s Video to Text Converter lets you quickly create transcripts for blog posts, social media, video scripts, and more. The added bonus? Subtitles tracks are auto-generated and easily converted into VTT, SRT, or TXT files for use on search platforms.

  • Maximize SEO: Use subtitle files to help search engines read your video content
  • Repurpose for Different Formats: Turn Instagram Reels into blogs, pull LinkedIn quotes, or create TikTok scripts from your transcriptions
  • Seamless Workflow: Use the integrated Video Editor to add captions, voice cloning, or meme templates to your video while working on the transcript
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Kapwing includes a built-in Translation feature that allows creators to adapt both the transcription and subtitles into over 100 languages and download the file for further editing. This eliminates the need for expensive translation contractors and long wait times, accurately converting content into new languages directly from your browser.

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Transcribe any video project, reach a wider audience

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Show Notes & Summaries

Show Notes & Summaries

Podcasters use the Video to Text Converter to generate accurate transcriptions of their podcasts, which can then be turned into show notes and summaries

Vlogs & Discussions

Vlogs & Discussions

Vloggers and expert panel hosts convert YouTube videos to text for free, generating flawless SRT files to enhance accessibility and improve discoverability

Meeting Transcripts

Meeting Transcripts

Team leads use video to text transcription to create transcripts from Google Meet screen recordings for team collaboration and follow-up actions

Interviews

Interviews

Journalists and small business owners transcribe audio from interviews, downloading it as TXT files to use for pull quotes and other content

Blogs

Blogs

Repurposing video content into blogs is a key part of content marketing, giving older content extended life in written form using a video transcript generator

E-learning Materials

E-learning Materials

Online educational content creators transcribe video to text for thought leadership articles, study guides, and accessible text files

Social Media Posts

Social Media Posts

Social media managers and influencers convert TikTok and Instagram videos to text, generating captions and text overlays that align with their visual content

How to Transcribe a Video to Text

  1. Upload video

    Open the "Transcript" tab in the left-hand toolbar and select "Trim with Transcript" button. Select a file or paste a video link.

  2. Convert video to text

    Choose the original language of the video or use "Auto-detect," then click "Generate Transcript."

  3. Edit and export

    Edit your transcript and click on the download icon that's just above the transcript editor when you're ready. Or, use the Subtitles Editor to download a transcript in VTT or SRT format.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is the Video to Text Converter free?

Yes, if you're on a Free Account, then the Video to Text Converter provides you with 10 minute of video transcription per month. When you upgrade to a Pro Account, you get 300 minutes per month.

Is there a watermark on exports?

If you're using Kapwing on a Free Account, then every export — including from the Video to Text Converter — includes a small watermark. Once you upgrade to a Pro Account, the watermark will be removed from all content.

How does video to text conversion work?

Video to text conversion works through automatic speech recognition, which listens to the audio in your video and changes it to words. Leveraging powerful AI machine learning and large linguistic databases, our Video to Text Converter turns your spoken content into a clean TXT file you can download. If you want to utilize timestamps and VTT or SRT file formats, you can convert your transcript into a subtitles file in the Subtitles Editor.

How long does it take to create a video transcription?

Our Video to Text Convert usually creates a video transcription in less than a minute, though the time can vary from one to three minutes depending on the length of the original video.

How many languages does the Video to Text Converter support?

Kapwing allows you to transcribe a wide range of languages to text. We support over 100 languages in subtitles and transcription, and 40+ in dubbing.

What video file types does Kapwing support?

Kapwing supports a large variety of popular video formats, including MP4, MOV, WebM, MPEG, OGG, 3GP, AVI, WMV, FLV, and MKV. Kapwing also serves as a video link to text converter, allowing Pro users to simply copy and paste published video URLs from platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, and more for transcription.

Can I transcribe a YouTube Video?

Yes, you can transcribe a YouTube video using Kapwing’s Video to Text Converter. You can directly upload a YouTube video by pasting its link into Kapwing’s platform. Alternatively, if you have already downloaded the video, you can upload it from your device.

Can I edit my transcription?

Yes, once the transcript is generated, you can edit it directly in the editor. You can remove filler words, search for specific phrases, and refine the text as needed.

What about background noise, and poor audio quality?

Kapwing offers several tools to improve audio quality, such as the Audio Enhancer to reduce background noise and improve clarity. You can also use the Audio Editing tools to remove unwanted sounds before transcribing.

What’s the difference between a transcript and subtitles?

A transcript is a full text version of everything spoken in the video, whereas subtitles are time-coded captions that appear during the video. Within Kapwing, you can generate both transcripts and subtitles, both of which can be edited and downloaded.

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Automatically subtitle and translate videos with our AI-powered Subtitler tool. Caption your videos in seconds, so that no viewers get left behind.
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Kapwing is cloud based, which means your videos are wherever you are. Use it on any device and access your content anywhere in the world.
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