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Turn every episode into searchable text for show notes, blog posts and quotes – in seconds, with timestamps.

Drop your audio or video file here

MP4, MOV, WEBM, MP3, WAV and more · up to 500 MB · 30 min

Your file is deleted automatically when you are done.

  • 100% free
  • No watermark
  • No sign-up
  • Auto-deleted

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload video or audio

    MP4, MOV, MP3, WAV, M4A, voice memos and more.

  2. 2

    Get your transcript

    Accurate text with punctuation, ready in seconds.

  3. 3

    Copy or download

    Copy the text or download it as TXT, SRT or VTT.

Video to text, in seconds

Video to text, in seconds

Need the words, not the captions? Get a full transcript with timestamps from any video or audio file and copy it with one click.

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Every word, perfectly timed

Every word, perfectly timed

Tap a caption to jump to it, fix a word or highlight the important ones. Every change shows up instantly in the live preview.

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Everything you need, nothing you don’t

  • Word-perfect auto timing

    Every word gets its own timestamp, so captions appear exactly when they are spoken.

  • Styles that go viral

    Bold, Karaoke, Viral, Neon, Boxed and more – made for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.

  • 99 languages

    Automatic language detection, from English and Spanish to Turkish and Japanese.

  • Edit like a document

    Fix any word in seconds and highlight the words that matter.

  • MP4, SRT, VTT & TXT

    Download a captioned video or subtitle files for any platform.

  • Private & auto-deleted

    Files are processed on our own servers and deleted as soon as you are done.

Transcripts that make your podcast discoverable

Search engines can’t listen to audio, but they can read text. A transcript turns an episode into content that can be indexed, and it makes your show accessible to people who prefer reading or can’t listen.

HeyCaptions transcribes MP3, WAV and M4A episodes and video podcasts with punctuation and paragraphs. Turn on timestamps to create chapter markers or link to specific moments.

Promote episodes with captioned clips

Upload a short clip as a video, pick an animated caption style and download a captioned MP4 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.

Frequently asked questions

How long can an episode be?

Up to 30 minutes per file. Split longer episodes into parts.

Does it label different speakers?

Not yet – all speech is transcribed as one text. Timestamps help you find each part.

Can I edit the transcript?

Yes. Correct names and terms in the Text tab before you copy or download.

Is HeyCaptions really free?

Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no watermark and no paid “export” step.

What happens to my video?

Your file is only used to create your captions. It is processed on our own servers and permanently deleted as soon as you are done – at the latest 30 minutes after your last activity. We never use your files for anything else.

Which languages are supported?

HeyCaptions recognizes 99 spoken languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hindi and Arabic. The language is detected automatically.

Are there any limits?

Files can be up to 500 MB and 30 minutes long. MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, MP3, WAV, M4A and most other formats work.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. HeyCaptions works in any modern browser on iPhone, Android, tablets and computers – no app needed.

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