Video to Text Converter
Turn any video into clean, searchable text. Paste a YouTube link or upload a file, and Tape2Type returns the full transcript with an AI summary and chapters.
Start now →How to video to text converter
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Paste a video link or upload the file.
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Watch it transcribe on the deck.
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Read, search, summarise or export the text.
Why use Tape2Type to video to text converter?
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, MP4, MOV, WEBM and more. Uploaded files are up to 25 MB. For longer videos, paste a YouTube link instead — those work at any length.
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.
What counts as one credit? Is there a length limit?+
One credit = one transcript, start to finish. A YouTube link can be any length. Uploaded files are capped at 25 MB (roughly 1–3 hours of audio). Either way it's a single credit — no metering by the minute. For a long file, the easy route is to upload it to YouTube (even unlisted) and paste the link.
Do I get a summary and chapters too?+
Yes — every transcript comes with an AI summary, key takeaways and timestamped chapters, plus an 'Ask this video' chat to query the content. All included, no extra credit.
How fast is it?+
Fast. YouTube links return in seconds. Uploaded files are typically done in under a couple of minutes for an hour of audio — far quicker than real time.
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.