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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

Turn audio and video into accurate text and captions instantly with TurboScribe—free, in your browser. No downloads or sign-ups required. Use it for podcasts, meetings, lectures, interviews, or voice notes. Our GPU-accelerated engine, powered by Whisper, delivers fast, reliable speech-to-text results.

Upload by dragging and dropping files, browsing your computer, recording from your mic, or pasting a link (e.g., YouTube). Transcribe files up to 5 GB and 10 hours. We support MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA, WMV, and more.

Transcribe in 100+ languages—including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, Arabic, Portuguese, and Dutch—and translate transcripts into 134+ languages. Export your text as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles.

Your data stays private and secure. Files and transcripts are encrypted, accessible only to you, and deletable at any time. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what—perfect for meetings, interviews, and multi-speaker podcasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

Your files and transcripts are encrypted at rest with AES-256, and all data in transit is protected with HTTPS. TurboScribe never uses your uploads to train AI models. You can export your data or delete it at any time.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Upload your audio—MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, or FLAC—by dragging it into the upload area or selecting it with Browse Files. Set the audio’s language from the Audio Language menu.

Choose a transcription mode: Cheetah for the fastest results, Dolphin for a balance of speed and accuracy, or Whale for maximum accuracy. Click Transcribe. For most files, processing finishes in 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 login, no account, and no payment required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ accuracy on clear audio in most languages.

Pick 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 on audio clarity and the language. For challenging recordings, switch to Whale and enable Restore Audio.