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Generate YouTube Captions Automatically

Upload your video or audio and create ready-to-upload YouTube captions.

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About TurboScribe's Generate YouTube Captions Automatically Tool

Create YouTube captions and transcripts automatically with TurboScribe. This free, browser-based tool turns audio and video into accurate text in seconds—no downloads, no account required. Perfect for podcasts, lectures, interviews, and meeting notes, our AI transcription delivers fast, reliable results.

Upload by drag-and-drop or file picker, record directly from your mic, or paste a web link like a YouTube URL. Handle files up to 5 GB and 10 hours in length. TurboScribe supports popular formats including MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV.

Transcribe in 100+ languages—English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, Arabic, and more—then export as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles. You can also translate transcripts into 134+ languages.

Your data stays private: files and transcripts are encrypted, only you have access, and you can delete them anytime. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what—ideal for meetings, interviews, and multi-host shows. Powered by Whisper and GPU acceleration, TurboScribe delivers fast, high-accuracy speech-to-text for free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

Your files and transcripts are protected with AES-256 encryption at rest, and every connection uses HTTPS. TurboScribe never uses your uploads to train AI models. You can export your data or delete it from your account at any time.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Upload your audio by dragging it into the uploader or clicking Browse Files. Supported formats include MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.

Choose the Audio Language from the dropdown, then pick your transcription mode:

- Cheetah for the fastest results

- Dolphin for a balance of speed and accuracy

- Whale for maximum accuracy

Click Transcribe. For most files, processing takes only a few seconds, and your transcript appears automatically.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

Transcribe up to three files per day for free. No sign-up, account, or payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers over 99% accuracy on clear recordings 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 mode and enable Restore Audio to improve results.