Transcribe video & audio to text — free, with an AI summary
Upload a file, paste a link, or drop in a YouTube URL. Transcribe turns it into an accurate transcript and a concise AI summary on a page you can share with a link. No signup, no cost.
How it works
1. Add your media
Upload an audio or video file up to 100 MB, paste a public direct link, or drop in a YouTube URL.
2. We transcribe it
Your file is converted to text automatically. The page shows live progress — no refreshing, no waiting screen to babysit.
3. Read and share
You get a full transcript and a short AI summary on its own page. Share the link or download either as a PDF.
What you get
- Transcript and AI summary together — skim the summary, read the full text when you need it
- Audio and video files up to 100 MB, public links, or YouTube (preview)
- A shareable page with a private link, updated live as it processes
- One-click PDF download of the transcript or the summary
- Free, with no signup or account
Your files stay private
We don't ask you to create an account, and we don't sell your data. Uploaded media and transcripts are automatically deleted 24 hours after processing. Read the full Privacy Policy for details.
Frequently asked questions
- Is it free?
- Yes. Transcribe is free and there is no signup or account required. Add a file or link and you get a transcript and an AI summary.
- What file types and sizes can I transcribe?
- You can upload any common audio or video file up to 100 MB, or paste a public direct link to one. You can also paste a YouTube link, which is currently in preview.
- How long does transcription take?
- Most files are ready in about a minute. The job page updates live as it moves from transcribing to summarizing to done, so you do not need to refresh.
- Do I get a transcript, a summary, or both?
- Both. You get the full transcript plus a concise AI-generated summary of the key points, so you can skim first and read in full when you need to.
- Can I share the result?
- Every job gets its own page with a private, unguessable link. Anyone you send the link to can read the transcript and summary, and you can download either one as a PDF.
- What happens to my files and transcripts?
- Uploaded media and the resulting transcripts are automatically deleted 24 hours after processing. We do not require an account and we do not sell your data. See the Privacy Policy for details.