Transcribe English video to text

Convert English video files to searchable transcripts with frame-accurate timestamps. Automatically generate SRT and VTT subtitles ready for YouTube, Vimeo, or any video platform.

99% accuracy
4K video support
Subtitle generation
Video
4K
Subtitles
Timestamps
Export
Edit
10x
Faster than real-time
1-hour English video ready in ~6 minutes
99%
Transcription accuracy
Industry-leading English speech recognition
40+
Video formats supported
MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and more
30+
Export options
Word, PDF, SRT, VTT, and more
How It Works

Transcribe English video in 4 easy steps

Upload your video

Upload your English video file from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, YouTube, or paste a URL. Sonix supports 40+ video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV up to 4K resolution.

AI transcription

Sonix AI automatically transcribes your English video with frame-accurate timestamps. Our models are specifically trained for English including regional accents and dialects.

Edit with video sync

Polish your transcript in our browser-based editor with synchronized video playback. Click any word to jump to that exact frame. Add speaker labels and correct errors while watching.

Export subtitles

Download your English transcript in 30+ formats. Generate SRT or VTT subtitle files ready for YouTube, Vimeo, or any video platform. Export with or without timestamps.

Frame-accurate timing

Sonix provides millisecond-precise timestamps synchronized to your video frames. Perfect for creating professional subtitles, closed captions, and video editing workflows.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about
English video transcription

What video formats can Sonix transcribe in English?

Sonix supports 40+ video formats for English transcription including MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, WMV, FLV, and M4V. We support resolutions up to 4K and files up to 4GB in size.

How fast is English video transcription?

Sonix transcribes English video at 10x real-time speed. A 1-hour English video file is typically ready in about 5-6 minutes. You'll receive an email notification when your transcript is complete.

Can I generate subtitles from my English video?

Yes! Sonix automatically generates frame-accurate subtitles in SRT and VTT formats. You can customize timing, add line breaks, and style your subtitles before exporting. Upload directly to YouTube, Vimeo, or any video platform.

How accurate is English video transcription?

Sonix delivers 85-99% accuracy for English video transcription, depending on audio quality. Clear audio with minimal background noise achieves the best results. Our AI models are specifically trained for English.

Can I transcribe videos from YouTube or Vimeo?

Yes. Simply paste the video URL and Sonix will download and transcribe it automatically. We support YouTube, Vimeo, and most video hosting platforms. You can also upload videos directly from Google Drive or Dropbox.

Is my English video secure?

Absolutely. Your files are encrypted in transit and at rest, protected from unauthorized access. Sonix is SOC 2 Type II certified with enterprise-grade security. We use bank-level encryption and strict data-storage policies.

Why Sonix

The best choice for
English video transcription

4K video support

Transcribe videos up to 4K resolution with frame-accurate timestamps and synchronized playback.

Subtitle generation

Automatically generate SRT and VTT subtitles ready for YouTube, Vimeo, and any video platform.

Video sync editing

Edit your transcript with synchronized video playback. Click any word to jump to that exact frame.

40+ formats

Support for MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and 35+ other video formats. Upload from anywhere.

Customer Reviews

Trusted by professionals worldwide

4.98 rating from 211 reviews

I'm fully going to recommend Sonix to everyone! Most people are going to be blown away!
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Colin N.
Buffalo, NY, USA
I cannot believe how easy, quick, and accurate this is.
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Lynn S.
Troy, NC USA
I am very happy with the quality of the transcriptions! Having tried numerous other services, none can compare based on the quality for the value.
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Richard T.
Kapaa, HI USA
I have a 30-40 minute commute to work and like to dictate memos and other brief documents along the way–but I haven't had an easy way to get them transcribed...until now. Thanks Sonix!
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Nick D.
Waterloo, Ontario Canada
I found the software to be really fun to use. Sonix makes the painful editing part of transcription enjoyable.
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Ryan M.
Ontario, Canada
Holy Cow. It works. This just saved me freaking DAYS of my life. I am totally getting a Sonix tattoo now!
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Jennifer K.
Charlotte, NC USA
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