Transcribe MP4 to Text
Turn your MP4 video into accurate, searchable text — pay-as-you-go, no subscription.
MP4 is the universal video container — screen recordings, phone videos, downloaded webinars, and exported edits all ship as MP4. PlainScribe extracts the audio track in your browser before upload, so you only send the (much smaller) audio, then returns a transcript plus timestamped SRT/VTT subtitles you can re-attach to the video.
How to Convert MP4 to Text
Upload your MP4
Drop in your MP4 video (up to 200MB). The audio track is extracted in your browser, so uploads stay small.
AI transcribes it
Automatic language detection across 47 languages, speaker labels, punctuation, and timestamps — most files finish in minutes.
Export your text
Download TXT, CSV, or JSON — or timestamped SRT/VTT subtitle files ready for your video editor or YouTube.
What People Transcribe from MP4
- Screen recordings and product demos
- Webinar and lecture recordings
- Phone and drone footage with speech
- YouTube videos you produced
Your file doesn't stick around
The uploaded MP4 video is removed automatically after processing, and the transcript auto-deletes after 7 days — for everyone, including the free trial.
Pay only for what you transcribe
$4 per audio hour with prepaid credits — no subscription, no monthly quota. Start with 30 free minutes, no credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transcribe a MP4 file to text?
Upload your MP4 video file to PlainScribe (up to 200MB). The audio track is extracted in your browser before upload, so only the audio is sent. The AI transcribes it with automatic language detection across 47 languages, and you export the result as TXT, CSV, SRT, VTT, or JSON.
How much does MP4 transcription cost?
PlainScribe charges $4 per audio hour ($0.067 per minute) on a pay-as-you-go basis — no subscription. New users get 30 free minutes free with no credit card.
How accurate is MP4 transcription?
Up to 99% on clear audio. Accuracy depends mainly on recording quality — clear speech close to the microphone transcribes best, regardless of file format. Speaker diarization automatically labels who said what.
What happens to my MP4 file after transcription?
Your uploaded file is removed automatically once processing completes, and the transcript auto-deletes after 7 days. For sensitive recordings, the included desktop app transcribes 100% offline on your own machine.
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Upload a real file and get a real transcript.30 free minutes included. No credit card required.