Convert MP4 to SRT with Sonix

Sonix is an online speech-to-text converter—it's fast, easy, beautiful, and affordable. We use the latest AI technology to extract the speech from your MP4 file and give you a SRT (SubRip Subtitle) file in a few minutes.

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How do I convert my MP4 files to SRT? 📋

Follow these six simple steps to quickly and accurately convert your video files (*.mp4) to Subrip Subtitle (*.srt). It's really easy, let's get started.

Step 1: Create a free Sonix account to start converting your MP4 file to srt

Step 1

Sign up for a free Sonix trial account—includes 30 minutes of free speech to srt conversion.

Step 2: Upload your MP4 files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or by dragging it on the page.

Step 2

Upload your MPEG-4 Video File file(s) (*.MP4) from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, or by dragging it on the page.

Step 3: Select the language spoken in your MP4 file, then click 'Start Transcribing Now.'

Step 3

Select the language spoken in your MP4 file. We support over 38 different languages. Then click the button 'Start Transcribing Now.'

Step 4: Sonix does all the work so grab a quick coffee. Our servers will extract the audio from your MP4 file and convert it to SRT.

Step 4

Sonix automatically extracts the audio from your MP4 file and converts it to the SRT format. It'll only take a few minutes so you can grab some coffee.

Step 5: Once your MP4 was converted to SRT, you might need to polish up the transcript. Now, you can easily do that with our AudioText Editor.

Step 5

Use the Sonix AudioText Editor to polish your SRT transcript. Simply type in your browser to correct any words.

Step 6: Download a SRT version of your MP4 file by clicking Export and selecting 'Subrip subtitle file (.srt).'

Step 6

Click the 'Export' button. Select 'Subrip subtitle file (.srt)' from the dropdown to download a SubRip Subtitle version of your MP4 file.

That's it! Your MP4 file has now been converted to text!🎉

Thousands of incredible customers trust Sonix to transcribe their MP4 files 💖

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Frequently Asked Questions for MPEG-4 Video File (*.MP4) to srt 🎥

What is a MP4 file?

An MP4 file is also known as a MPEG-4 Part 14 multimedia container. MP4 files were developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPED). WIth an MP4 File, there are separate compression algorithms for the audio and video tracks. Typically, video is compressed with the MPEG-4 codec and the audio is compressed using the AAC codec (which is the same codec used in AAC files). Most MP4 files are downloaded from Apple’s iTunes STore since most of the media downloaded from the store is downloaded in this format. The MP4 format is also used for Internet streaming video.

Does Sonix transcribe video files with a *.MP4 file extension?

Yes, Sonix does automatically transcribe video files with a .MP4 file extension. Sonix is an online video to text converter. Convert any audio (mp3, m4a, wav, ...) or video (mp4, mov, avi, ...) file to text without installing any software! Sonix quickly and accurately transcribes *.MP4 files and converts them to text in a srt format.

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Convert MPEG-4 Video File to SRT version with Sonix 🚀

Sonix automatically transcribes and translates your audio/video files in 38+ languages. Easily search, edit, and share your media files. Sonix is an online, fully-automated speech to text service that quickly converts files in the MPEG-4 Video File format to the srt subtitle format (SubRip Subtitle). Fast, accurate, and affordable. Millions of users from all over the world.

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