Turn video to text — uploads and web video
Upload an MP4 or paste a link from YouTube and 1800+ sites. Either way you get a timestamped transcript to review, share, and export.
Two ways in: upload a file or paste a link
Most video-to-text tools only take uploads. Silestis takes both: upload MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, or WebM files, or simply paste a link — YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, and 1800+ other sites are supported, no downloading required. With the browser extension, you can transcribe a video straight from the page you're watching it on.
How it works
- Upload your video file, or paste its link (or click the browser extension on the page).
- Pick an AI model — 6 options tuned for speed or maximum accuracy.
- Read the timestamped transcript in your library — ready to review, share, and export.
What you get from every video
- A timestamped transcript — a one-hour video is done in about 30 seconds.
- Speaker labels, so panels and interviews read cleanly.
- AI answers with [mm:ss] citations on paid plans — ask "what were the key points?" and jump to the moment.
- Exports as TXT, PDF, or DOCX — plus SRT/VTT subtitle files with timestamp-capable models.
- 100+ languages with built-in translation.
From short clips to 10-hour recordings
The free tier covers videos up to 15 minutes (3 transcriptions included). Paid plans handle long-form content — up to 2 hours on Go and up to 10 hours on Max — so full lectures, webinars, and conference sessions fit in one job.
Need subtitles instead? See generate SRT & VTT subtitles. Or see how it works for YouTube videos and webinars, and check pricing.
Video to text — FAQ
How do I convert an MP4 to text?
Upload the MP4 to Silestis (MOV, MKV, AVI, and WebM work too), pick a model, and you get a timestamped transcript in about 30 seconds per hour of video. You can also paste a link instead of uploading.
Can I transcribe a web video without downloading it?
Yes. Paste the video's link — YouTube and 1800+ sites are supported — or click the Silestis browser extension while watching. Silestis fetches the audio for you.
How long can the video be?
Up to 15 minutes on the free tier, up to 2 hours on the Go plan, and up to 10 hours on Max — long enough for full lectures and conference recordings.
Can I turn the transcript into subtitles?
Yes. With a timestamp-capable model (most of the 6), you can export SRT or VTT subtitle files where each line keeps its segment timing.
The next lecture your AI tools can't open — Silestis can.
Open the video, click Silestis, done — a summary, timestamped answers, and notes, right on the page. Even when there's no transcript.
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