Transcribe MP4 Video to Text
Need the words out of a video? Upload your MP4 and Tape2Type extracts the audio and transcribes it — perfect for subtitles, blog posts and show notes.
Start now →How to transcribe MP4 video to text
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Upload your MP4 video file.
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We extract the audio and transcribe it.
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Download the transcript or an SRT subtitle file.
Why use Tape2Type to transcribe MP4 video to text?
Tape2Typeis built to be the fastest, least annoying way to turn a recording into text. There's no subscription to cancel and no software to install — it all happens in your browser. Upload your file, watch it transcribe on the deck, and walk away with a clean transcript you actually own.
Your finished transcript exports to TXT, PDF, DOCX, SRTso it drops straight into whatever you're working on next — a blog post, a set of notes, a video editor, or a subtitle track. Accuracy typically lands at 95% or better on clear audio, across more than 50 languages.
Accurate, private, and yours to keep
We process your audio only to produce your transcript, then delete the file on a short schedule. We never sell your data or train models on your private recordings. Buy a credit, transcribe your tape, done.
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FAQs
How accurate is the transcription?+
Tape2Type uses state-of-the-art speech-to-text models that typically reach 95%+ accuracy on clear audio. Background noise, heavy accents and crosstalk lower accuracy, as with any transcription tool.
What audio and video formats can I upload?+
MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC and OGG audio, plus MP4, MOV, WEBM and MKV video. We extract the audio automatically — you just drop the file.
How much does it cost?+
There's no subscription. A single transcript is 50p with no account needed. Or create a free account and buy credits to pay less per transcript — 10 for £4 (40p each) or 30 for £9 (30p each). Credits never expire.
Do you keep my files?+
Your audio is processed to produce your transcript and then deleted on a short schedule. We never sell your data or train models on your private recordings.
Can I get timestamps or subtitles?+
Yes. Every transcript can be exported as an SRT subtitle file with timestamps, ready to drop into YouTube, a video editor or your own player.
What languages are supported?+
Over 50 languages are supported for transcription, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch and many more.