Transcribe French video to text

Convert French 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 French video ready in ~6 minutes
99%
Transcription accuracy
Industry-leading French 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 French video in 4 easy steps

Upload your video

Upload your French 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 French video with frame-accurate timestamps. Our models are specifically trained for French 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 French 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
French video transcription

What video formats can Sonix transcribe in French?

Sonix supports 40+ video formats for French 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 French video transcription?

Sonix transcribes French video at 10x real-time speed. A 1-hour French 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 French 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 French video transcription?

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

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 French 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
French 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

Sonix transcription service has dramatically reduced the time I need to spend on clients' interviews. Tremendous help!
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Curt W.
Boise, ID, USA
We love transcribing with Sonix. Your interface for subtitle editing is excellent.
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Madrid, Spain
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Wassenaar, Netherlands
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Miranda A.
Houston, TX
The entire process is extremely straightforward and what I liked most was the accuracy of the transcriptions and translations. I must say, I had some doubts as to ...
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Melbourne, Australia
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