Transcribe Video & Audio to Text

Convert any video or audio into accurate text. Paste a URL from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Vimeo, Twitter, or any supported platform, or upload a file directly.

How it works

  1. Paste a URL or upload your file. Copy the URL of a YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, Twitter, Dailymotion, or Twitch video and paste it into the input field — or upload an audio/video file directly from your device.
  2. Select the language. Choose the spoken language of the content. DomeScribe supports dozens of languages and can auto-detect the language if you are unsure.
  3. Click Transcribe. Hit the Transcribe button and DomeScribe will process the audio using advanced speech recognition. Most files are transcribed in under a minute.
  4. Download your transcript. Once the transcription is complete, review the text on screen and download it as a text file. You can also copy it directly to your clipboard.

Transcription at a glance

Languages
99, with automatic language detection
Input
URLs from 8 platforms, or upload MP4, MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, WebM, MOV
Output
Full text transcript with optional timestamps; speaker detection on paid plans
Export
Plain text (TXT) free; DOCX, PDF, and JSON on paid plans
Free tier
30 minutes of transcription to start
Speed
Most files are transcribed in about a minute
Privacy
Uploads deleted after processing; transcripts AES-256 encrypted, auto-deleted after 30 days

Frequently asked questions

What file formats does DomeScribe transcription support?

DomeScribe can transcribe audio and video files in all major formats including MP4, MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, WebM, and MOV. You can also paste a URL from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, Twitter, Dailymotion, or Twitch and DomeScribe will handle the rest.

How accurate is the transcription?

DomeScribe uses state-of-the-art speech recognition models that deliver high accuracy for clear audio. Accuracy depends on audio quality, background noise, and speaker clarity — but you can expect professional-grade results for most recordings.

What languages are supported for transcription?

DomeScribe transcribes 99 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, and Hindi. You can select the language manually or let DomeScribe auto-detect it.

Is DomeScribe transcription free?

Yes, DomeScribe offers a free tier for transcription. You can transcribe audio and video files without creating an account. Just paste a URL or upload a file and get started.

How long does transcription take?

Most files are transcribed in under a minute. Longer recordings or files with complex audio may take a bit more time, but DomeScribe is optimized for speed without sacrificing accuracy.

What is the best free transcription tool online?

DomeScribe is one of the most complete free transcription tools available: it converts video and audio to text in 99 languages, accepts URLs from eight platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, Twitter/X, Twitch, Dailymotion) as well as direct uploads, and includes 30 free minutes to start — most competitors handle uploads only, in fewer languages. Uploaded files are deleted as soon as processing finishes, and transcripts are encrypted and auto-deleted after 30 days.

How do I transcribe a video to text for free?

Paste the video's URL into DomeScribe (or upload the file), pick the language or leave it on auto-detect, and click Transcribe — the full text appears in about a minute for most videos. The free tier includes 30 minutes of transcription, with no software to install.

Can I get a transcript with timestamps?

Yes. Enable DomeScribe's timestamps option before transcribing and each segment of the transcript is marked with its time in the recording — useful for finding quotes, editing video, or creating show notes. Paid plans also add speaker detection to label who said what.

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