Transcribe MP4 to Text – Quick & Accurate in 3 Steps

Transcribe MP4 to text in three steps

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Create a new project and upload MP4
Sign up for Descript at no cost. From the dashboard, click 'New Project' and select 'Audio Project.' Upload your MP4 file, and Descript automatically starts the MP4 transcription. Assign speaker names as needed for organization.
02
Select language and edit transcription
Once the transcription is complete, choose the right language for speaker identification. Press "C" to make any edits. This helps the text reflect the spoken content accurately, making your transcription simpler to review and refine.
03
Adjust, publish, and export your transcript
Make any adjustments, then click "Publish" and pick the "Export" tab. Choose your export format or publish a web link to share or embed your transcript with Descript's media player. Select "Export" to save the file.

Convert your MP4 videos to text with ease

Fast, accurate AI that adapts to you
Convert your MP4 files to text with Descript's fast, accurate AI transcription. The tool adapts to your unique speech patterns, delivering precise results every time. Save time and enhance productivity by turning video content into text, making it simpler to edit, search, and share.
Voice to text meets video editor
Convert your MP4 files into text with Descript. This platform merges voice-to-text technology with a capable video editor, letting you transcribe, edit, and refine your videos seamlessly. It's ideal for generating precise transcripts, increasing accessibility, and simplifying your video content workflow.
Subtitles with labels & time codes
Convert your MP4 files into text with Descript. Generate accurate subtitle files featuring speaker labels and time codes, making your content accessible and easy to follow. Great for creating professional subtitles, enhancing viewer engagement, and improving accessibility.

More than an MP4 to Text converter

Descript is an AI-based tool for audio and video editing that lets you edit podcasts and videos as if they're text.

Transcription
Effortlessly convert MP4 files to text with Descript's transcription feature, delivering accurate and quick text extraction from your videos.
Captions & subtitles
Generate accurate captions and subtitles from MP4 files with minimal effort, increasing accessibility and engagement for your video content.
Remove filler words
Effortlessly remove filler words from your MP4 transcriptions, producing a polished and professional text output.
Text-based editing
Convert MP4 files to text and edit your content with text-based commands using Descript's intuitive interface.

Don’t just take our word for it

With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video and podcasting world.

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Best Software

Video Editing

Text to Speech

Screen and Video Capture

“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”

Donna B.

“With Descript we can create videos for our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn page much faster and with high quality.”

Balázs N.

“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”

Barbara C.

“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”

Roderick F.

“The collaborative tools streamline teamwork, allowing my team and me to work efficiently together on projects. Overall, Descript enhances productivity and simplifies the editing process.”

Aldrich M.

“Transcription based editing makes the process much faster…All in all, a must have editor for most audiences, especially in SaaS marketing.”

Nidhin M.

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1 transcription hour / month

Export 720p, with watermarks

Limited trial of Basic AI Actions

Limited trial of AI Speech

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$16

per person / month, billed annually

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10 transcription hours / month

Export 1080p, watermark-free

20 uses / month of Basic AI Actions suite including Filler Word Removal, Studio Sound, Draft Show Notes, Create Clips, and more

30 minutes / month of AI speech with stock AI speakers and custom voice clones

5 minutes / month of avatars

Questions? We have answers

Which formats does MP4 to Text support?
The MP4 to Text tool lets you transcribe multiple video and audio formats, including MP4, MP3, WAV, and AVI. This approach offers flexibility and convenience for anyone seeking accurate text transcriptions from various media.
How accurate is MP4 to Text transcription?
The MP4 to Text tool delivers reliable results using advanced speech recognition. Accuracy can vary based on audio quality and background noise, but it typically offers clarity for most standard MP4 files.
What are the Descript pricing plans?
Descript has multiple plans to match various requirements. The Free plan covers basic features. The Creator plan ($12/month) includes additional editing tools. The Pro plan ($24/month) adds collaboration and export features. For teams, the Enterprise plan includes custom options.
Does Descript offer team collaboration?
Yes. Descript includes collaboration features for group work. Users can share projects, comment, and edit content in real time. The platform also keeps version history to review changes or revert if needed.