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Automatic Captions Generator

Upload an video or audio file to generate accurate captions for free. Download as SRT or VTT.

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About TurboScribe's Automatic Captions Generator Tool

TurboScribe is a free, browser‑based automatic captions and transcription tool that turns your audio or video into accurate text in seconds. Skip manual typing—our GPU‑accelerated engine, powered by Whisper, delivers high‑quality speech‑to‑text for podcasts, meetings, lectures, and voice memos without downloads or sign‑ups.

Upload by dragging and dropping, browsing for a file, recording from your microphone, or pasting a web link (including YouTube). Transcribe files up to 5 GB and 10 hours in all common formats: MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV. Export your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles, and enable speaker recognition to label who said what—ideal for interviews, conferences, and multi‑speaker podcasts.

TurboScribe supports 100+ languages (including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Traditional and Simplified, Swedish, and Arabic) and can translate your transcript into 134+ languages. Your files and transcripts are encrypted, private to you, and can be deleted at any time. Free, fast, and accurate—TurboScribe makes audio and video to text effortless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

TurboScribe secures files and transcripts with AES-256 encryption at rest and uses HTTPS for every connection. We never use your uploads to train AI models. You control your data—export or delete it at any time.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

- Upload your audio: drag and drop your file into the upload area or click Browse Files.

- Supported formats: MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.

- Set the Audio Language to match your recording.

- Pick a transcription mode: Cheetah (fastest), Dolphin (best balance of speed and accuracy), or Whale (highest accuracy).

- Click Transcribe.

Processing takes only a few seconds for most files. Your transcript will appear automatically when it’s ready.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

Transcribe up to three files per day at no cost. No sign-up, account, or payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ accuracy on clear audio across most languages. Output quality depends on how clean the recording is and which language you’re transcribing.

Choose from three modes: Whale for maximum accuracy, Dolphin for a speed–precision balance, and Cheetah for the fastest turnaround. For challenging audio, switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio for best results.