MP4 to Text
Extract speech from .mp4 videos and turn it into text or subtitles. Free, accurate, and your video never leaves your browser.
Your video is processed locally. The .mp4 file is never uploaded to Listeny.
Processed on your device — file never uploaded
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Supported: MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, WebM, OGG, FLAC.
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How to convert MP4 to text
Upload your .mp4 video. Listeny extracts the audio track and transcribes it with AI. Edit the result, then copy or download as .txt, .srt, or .vtt.
Supported video formats
.mp4, MOV, WebM, MKV, and other common video containers with speech audio.
Features
- Extracts audio from video automatically
- Subtitle export in .srt and .vtt formats
- Built-in video/audio player
- Auto language detection
- No signup and no server upload
- Ideal for lectures, interviews, and meeting recordings
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Frequently asked questions
Can I convert MP4 to text for free? +
Yes. Upload your video and transcribe it at no cost.
Does it work with screen recordings? +
Yes, as long as the .mp4 contains clear spoken audio.
Can I download subtitles? +
Yes. Export .srt or .vtt files with timestamps.
Is my video uploaded to a server? +
No. Transcription runs entirely in your browser.
Just need the audio track? +
Use our MP4 to MP3 tool to extract audio first.
What limits apply? +
For best performance, use videos up to about 25 minutes and 100 MB on desktop browsers.