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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

Generate YouTube captions and transcripts automatically with TurboScribe. This free, browser-based speech-to-text tool turns podcasts, meetings, lectures, and voice memos into accurate text in seconds—no downloads or account required. Powered by Whisper and GPU acceleration, it delivers fast, reliable results for audio and video.

Upload by dragging and dropping, browsing your files, recording live from your mic for dictation, or pasting a URL to transcribe links like YouTube. TurboScribe supports files up to 5 GB and 10 hours in length and works with popular formats including MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, WAV, AAC, OGG, OPUS, WMA, WMV, and MPEG.

Transcribe in 100+ languages—English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Swedish, Arabic, and more—then translate your transcript into 134+ languages.

Export your text as DOCX, TXT, PDF, or SRT subtitles. Enable speaker recognition to label who said what in meetings, interviews, and podcasts. Your files and transcripts stay private and encrypted, and you can delete them at any time. TurboScribe is free and built to turn audio and video into text fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TurboScribe safe and secure?

Your files and transcripts are encrypted at rest with AES-256, and every connection is secured over HTTPS. TurboScribe does not use your uploads to train AI models. You can export or delete your data at any time.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

Upload your audio to transcribe in seconds. Drag and drop an MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, or FLAC into the upload area, or click Browse Files to pick one from your device. Set the Audio Language.

Choose your transcription mode:

- Cheetah for the fastest turnaround

- Dolphin for a balance of speed and accuracy

- Whale for the highest accuracy

Click Transcribe. Processing typically finishes in a few seconds for most files, and your transcript appears automatically.

Can I convert audio and video to text for free?

Yes—transcribe up to three files per day for free. No sign-up, no account, and no payment or credit card required.

How accurate is TurboScribe's transcription tool?

TurboScribe delivers 99%+ transcription accuracy on clean 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.

Your results depend on audio clarity and the language spoken. For noisy or challenging recordings, switch to Whale mode and enable Restore Audio for better transcripts.