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Transform video files into accurate, searchable transcripts with automatic subtitles. Sonix uses AI to deliver 99% accuracy with speaker identification.

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5 min
Average turnaround
Transcribe hour-long videos in minutes
99%
Transcription accuracy
Industry-leading speech recognition
53+
Languages supported
Transcribe video in any language
30+
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SRT, VTT, Word, PDF, and more
Why transcribe video

Benefits of video transcription

Automatic Subtitles

Generate SRT and VTT subtitle files automatically. Make your videos accessible and boost SEO with searchable captions.

99% Accuracy

Our AI-powered speech recognition delivers industry-leading accuracy with automatic punctuation, speaker identification, and word-level timestamps.

Global Reach

Transcribe in 53+ languages and translate transcripts with one click. Reach audiences worldwide with multilingual subtitles.

Affordable Pricing

Pay a fraction of what human transcription costs. Flexible pricing plans suit creators, agencies, and enterprises.

Understanding transcription

What is video transcription?

Transform Video Into Searchable Text

Video transcription converts spoken words from your videos into accurate, searchable text documents and subtitles. This process makes every word accessible, quotable, and repurposable—transforming hours of video content into valuable written assets.

Whether you're creating YouTube videos, online courses, webinars, or documentaries, video transcription helps you reach wider audiences by making your content accessible to viewers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, prefer reading, or watch without sound.

The Technology Behind Accurate Video Transcription

Sonix's video transcription uses artificial intelligence and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to convert speech to text with industry-leading accuracy. Our AI handles multiple speakers, background noise, and accents across 53+ languages.

Beyond basic transcription, Sonix generates timestamped subtitles in SRT and VTT formats, identifies speakers automatically, and even burns captions directly into your video for social media. All from a single upload.

Features

Powerful video transcription features

Automatic Subtitles

Export to SRT and VTT formats instantly. Add subtitles to YouTube, Vimeo, and any video platform with accurate, timestamped captions.

Speaker Identification

Sonix automatically detects and labels multiple speakers. Perfect for interviews, podcasts, and panel discussions.

In-Browser Editor

Review and edit your transcript with word-level timestamps. Click any word to jump to that moment in your video.

Caption Burning

Burn subtitles directly into your video. Perfect for social media where captions auto-play without sound.

Multi-Format Support

Upload MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, and more. Sonix handles all common video formats automatically.

Flexible Exports

Export to Word, PDF, SRT, VTT, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and 30+ other formats.

How it works

Transcribe video in 4 easy steps

1

Upload your video

Upload your video file. We accept MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, and all common formats.

2

Select language

Choose the language spoken in your video and click 'Transcribe Now'.

3

Review and edit

Use our in-browser editor to review and polish your transcript. Every word is timestamped.

4

Export subtitles

Download SRT, VTT, Word, PDF, or export directly to video editing software.

Common questions

Video transcription FAQ

What are video transcription services used for?

Video transcription converts spoken content into searchable text and subtitles. Use it for YouTube videos, courses, webinars, interviews, and any video content you want to make accessible and SEO-friendly.

How accurate is Sonix video transcription?

Sonix achieves 99% accuracy using advanced AI speech recognition. Our technology handles multiple speakers, accents, and 53+ languages with industry-leading precision.

How much does video transcription cost?

Sonix offers flexible pricing starting at $5/hour for premium plans. Compare that to human transcription at $50+/hour. Start with 30 minutes free—no credit card required.

What video formats do you support?

Sonix accepts all common video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, MKV, WebM, and more. Upload directly from your computer or import from cloud storage.

Can I create subtitles from my video?

Yes! Sonix automatically generates SRT and VTT subtitle files. You can also burn captions directly into your video for social media sharing.

Are my videos kept confidential?

Yes. We use AES-256 encryption and TLS for data transfer. We never sell or share your content. Delete your data at any time—no questions asked.

Why Sonix

The best video transcription service

Save hours of time

Manual transcription takes 4x the video length. Sonix transcribes automatically in minutes.

Boost SEO & accessibility

Searchable transcripts and subtitles improve SEO and make your content accessible to everyone.

Enterprise security

AES-256 encryption, SOC 2 compliance, and strict data policies protect your content.

Global accessibility

Reach worldwide audiences with transcription in 53+ languages and one-click translation.

Customer reviews

Loved by 6.2M+ users

Rated 4.98 out of 5 based on 211 reviews

Sonix is by far the best transcription tool I have ever used.
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Peter Z.
Shanghai, China
I tried Sonix, and it’s amazing! Seriously, I think that you will revolutionize journalism.
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Caroline B.
Denver, CO USA
Unbelievable! Wow, it's amazing. Really amazing. I didn't believe it so I wanna test something and I got actually result I wanted. Amazing!
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Ahmed G.
Dhaka, Bangledesh
Sonix is so easy to use, and the quality is impressive in almost all languages we have tested so far. Punctuation is especially amazing compared to other platforms, even the tech g...
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Lucia G.
Barcelona, Spain
I love how easy and intuitive it is to use Sonix! I can now put my energy and focus on actual content, instead of going through the tedious and time consuming process of transcribi...
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Elina L.
San Francisco, CA USA
After trying a number of MP3 transcribers, I am most impressed with Sonix! It was easy to use and was much more accurate than any of the others that I tried.
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Stephen L.
Boca Raton, FL, USA
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