Is the video to text transcription tool free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no usage limits.

Does it save my data?

No. Inputs are processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.

Can I use it on mobile?

Yes. The interface is fully responsive and works on iOS and Android.

What's the file size limit?

OpenAI's API caps audio uploads at 25 MB. For longer files, split them into chunks or compress to a lower bitrate (e.g. 64 kbps mono MP3) first.

What languages are supported?

Whisper handles 50+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Hindi, and Arabic. Quality varies by language and audio clarity.

Is the transcript saved on a server?

Not by us. We have no backend. The file is uploaded directly from your browser to OpenAI; their data retention policy applies.

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Video to Text — Free AI Transcription

Upload a video or audio file (up to 25 MB) and get a clean text transcript powered by OpenAI Whisper. Bring your own API key — we have no backend.

OpenAI API Key

Your key is stored only in your browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the provider. We have no backend, so it never touches our servers. Get an OpenAI API key.

Drop audio or video (mp3, wav, m4a, mp4, webm…) up to 25 MB

How to use

Step 1: Paste an OpenAI API key (one-time setup)
Step 2: Drop or choose an audio/video file under 25 MB
Step 3: Click Transcribe
Step 4: Copy the transcript or download as .txt

How AI transcription works

Whisper is OpenAI's speech recognition model trained on 680,000 hours of multilingual audio. It handles accents, background noise, and technical vocabulary surprisingly well. The 25 MB cap is OpenAI's — for longer files, split them or compress to a lower bitrate first.

Frequently asked questions

An AI tool that converts spoken audio inside a video or audio file into accurate text using OpenAI's Whisper model.