Video Transcription
How to transcribe a video
Upload your video file and choose the language spoken in the recording.
Start transcription and let the AI transcriber turn the speech into text.
Review the transcript, apply optional timestamps or speaker labels, and download it.
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Transcribe videos to captions online
PDFLeader turns spoken content in a video file into a readable transcript online. Upload an MP4 or MOV file, then start AI transcription in your browser.
Add optional timestamps and speaker labels for context — timestamps in particular make it easy to extract captions from videos, since each line lines up with the moment it's spoken. Review the text, export it, and download it when ready for notes or caption drafting.
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FAQ
How do I transcribe video to text?
To transcribe video to text, upload your video file, select the recording language, and start the AI transcription process. Review the generated transcript, apply optional timestamps or speaker labels where useful, and click download when the text is ready to save.
How can I transcribe a video on an iPhone?
Open PDFLeader in your iPhone browser and select the recording you want to upload. Our video transcriber processes the spoken content online and creates a text transcript. Review the result on your device, then start the download yourself when you are satisfied with it.
How do I transcribe an already recorded video?
Upload the existing video file to our transcription tool and begin processing. To transcribe a video to text effectively, use a recording with clear voices and limited background noise. Once the transcript appears, review the wording, timestamps, and speaker labels before downloading the result.
How can I get lyrics from a video?
Upload the recording to our video to lyrics converter and use AI transcription to identify audible words in the vocal track. Music, overlapping vocals, pronunciation, and background noise can affect the transcript, so compare the generated text with the original audio before you export and download the result.
Can I add timestamps and speaker labels?
Yes. Optional timestamps connect sections of the transcript with moments in the recording, while speaker labels help distinguish participants in interviews or conversations. These features make the text easier to navigate, review, quote, and use as a reference alongside the original video.
Can I download the transcript?
Yes. After the transcription process finishes, review the generated text and any optional timing or speaker information. You control when the file is saved: select the available export option, then click download to store the transcript on your chosen device.
What affects video transcription accuracy?
Voice clarity, microphone quality, overlapping speakers, accents, technical terms, and background noise can influence the result. To transcribe this video more effectively, start with the clearest recording available and review the transcript against the source before using quotations or important details.
Can PDFLeader transcribe my video and audio recordings?
A request to have a video transcribed begins by uploading the recording in your browser. PDFLeader also supports AI transcription for audio files, so you can transcribe audio or video content, review the resulting text, and choose when to download the completed transcript.
Does PDFLeader have a refund policy?
Yes. The Refund Policy sets out the cases where a refund applies and how to send a request.
What if I have any issues and need help?
We've got your back 24/7! Just call +1 (844) 548-9416 or email support@pdfleader.com, and we'll sort things out for you.
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