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Generate Captions for Videos Automatically

Upload any video file and instantly create accurate captions for free.

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About TurboScribe's Generate Captions for Videos Automatically Tool

TurboScribe is a free, browser‑based speech‑to‑text tool that turns audio and video into accurate transcripts and captions in seconds. No downloads or accounts required. Powered by Whisper and GPU acceleration, it supports 100+ languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Arabic, Swedish, Portuguese, Dutch, and more.

Upload by dragging and dropping files, clicking Browse, recording from your microphone for instant dictation, or pasting a web link (such as YouTube). TurboScribe handles files up to 5 GB and 10 hours in length, and works with MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, WMV, and other common formats.

Export your transcript as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles. Instantly translate transcripts into 134+ languages. Turn on speaker recognition to label who said what—perfect for meetings, interviews, and podcasts.

Your data stays private and secure. Files and transcripts are encrypted, only you can access them, and you can delete anything at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

We secure files and transcripts with AES-256 encryption at rest and protect all data in transit with HTTPS. TurboScribe never uses your uploads to train AI models. You can export or permanently delete your data at any time.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Upload your audio file by dragging it into the uploader or clicking Browse Files. We support MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.

Select the audio’s language from the dropdown. Choose a transcription mode: Cheetah for the fastest results, Dolphin for a balance of speed and accuracy, or Whale for the highest accuracy.

Click Transcribe. Processing usually completes in seconds, and your transcript will appear automatically.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

You can transcribe up to three files per day for free. No sign-up, login, or payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ accuracy on clear audio in most languages. Choose the mode that fits your needs: Whale for maximum accuracy, Dolphin for a balance of speed and precision, or Cheetah for the fastest turnaround.

Transcript quality depends on audio clarity and the language. For noisy or challenging recordings, switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio to improve results.