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AI Captions Generator

Upload an video or audio file to generate professional captions and subtitles for free.

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About TurboScribe's AI Captions Generator Tool

TurboScribe is a free, browser-based AI captions and transcription generator that turns audio and video into accurate text in seconds. Skip manual typing—get transcripts for podcasts, meetings, lectures, and voice notes. It supports 100+ languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Swedish, Arabic, and more. No downloads or accounts required.

Upload files with drag-and-drop or the Browse Files button, record directly from your microphone for quick dictation, or paste a web link (like YouTube) to transcribe from a URL. Process recordings up to 5 GB and 10 hours. TurboScribe handles all common formats: MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, and WMV.

Export clean text or captions as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT. Translate any transcript into 134+ languages. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what—ideal for interviews, meetings, and multi-speaker podcasts. Powered by OpenAI Whisper and GPU acceleration, TurboScribe delivers fast, highly accurate speech-to-text.

Your data stays private and secure: files and transcripts are encrypted, only you have access, and you can delete them at any time. TurboScribe is free to use on any device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

We secure your files and transcripts with AES-256 encryption at rest and HTTPS for all connections. TurboScribe does not use your uploads to train AI models. You can export your data or delete it at any time.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

1) Upload your audio: drag and drop your file or click Browse Files. Supported formats include MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.

2) Set the Audio Language to match your recording.

3) Choose a transcription mode:

- Cheetah: fastest turnaround

- Dolphin: balanced speed and accuracy

- Whale: highest accuracy

4) Click Transcribe. Processing usually takes a few seconds, and your transcript will appear automatically.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

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

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers better than 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, and Cheetah for the fastest turnaround.

Transcript quality depends largely on audio clarity and the language spoken. For challenging files—noisy environments, heavy accents, or low volume—use Whale mode and turn on Restore Audio for the best results.