Transcribe recorded presentations
Convert spoken content from a video into editable text.
STT
Choose videoMP4, WebM or MOV · up to 10 minutesFiles are not stored on Zavilo servers.About Video to Text
Video to Text turns spoken audio in a video into editable text and timestamped subtitle segments. Choose the spoken language, generate the transcript, correct any recognition mistakes, and download TXT, SRT or VTT files.
Common use cases
Draft subtitles
Generate timestamped transcript output as a starting point for SRT or VTT captions.
Search long videos
Create text that makes names, topics and statements easier to locate.
How it works
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The browser extracts or decodes the video's audio track.
2
A speech-recognition model processes the audio and predicts words with timing information.
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The transcript is assembled into text and optional subtitle output.
Privacy & file handling
Video transcription is designed for local processing
The supported workflow analyzes the video's audio on the device rather than requiring the original video to be uploaded to Zavilo.
Limitations and important notes
- Speech recognition can mishear accents, names, technical vocabulary, overlapping speakers or noisy audio.
- The transcript does not capture visual information that is not spoken.
- Important quotations, numbers and legal or business statements should be verified against the original recording.
Video to Text vs Audio to Text
| Feature | Input | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Video to Text | Video file | Transcribe speech directly from a video source |
| Audio to Text | Audio file | Transcribe a recording that already contains only audio |
How to use Video to Text
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Choose an MP4, WebM or MOV video up to 10 minutes long.
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Select the spoken language or use automatic detection.
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Click Generate Subtitles and wait while the audio is prepared and recognized.
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Review and edit the timestamped transcript.
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Download the result as TXT, SRT or VTT.
Tips for better results
- Clear speech with low background noise generally produces better recognition results.
- Selecting the correct spoken language can improve recognition when you already know the language.
- Review names, numbers and specialized terminology before using the subtitle file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit the recognized text?
Yes. Each timestamped segment can be edited before downloading.
Which subtitle formats can I download?
You can download SRT and WebVTT subtitle files, plus a plain TXT transcript.
Can I use the generated subtitles with the Add Subtitles tool?
Yes. Download SRT or VTT and use that file with Add Subtitles to Video.