Transcribe Video to Text — Free, in Your Browser
Convert any video to text in real-time with AI. No upload, no waiting, no subscription. Works directly in Chrome on any video platform.
To transcribe video to text for free in Chrome: install LessonScriptor, open any video, and hit play. AI transcribes the audio in real-time and displays it as editable text in a side panel. Free mode is free forever.
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Accuracy you can trust
Audio is sent in chunks — 10 seconds in Normal mode, 30 seconds in Optimal for even better accuracy. A short delay, but far more accurate text than any real-time alternative.
A real note editor
Don't just read — work directly in the transcript. Highlight key phrases, bold terms, add headers and bullets, remove the parts you don't need. Most students finish their notes before the lecture ends.
Export anywhere
Download as .txt or .md, or copy to clipboard. Your notes, your format.
14 languages
English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi and more. Transcribe in the language of your lecture — great for non-native speakers following along.
Privacy first
Everything stays local by default — no account, no cloud processing in free mode. Your audio, your data.
Session history
All your past transcriptions are saved automatically. Pick up where you left off — nothing is ever lost.
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Common questions
How do I transcribe a video to text for free?
Install LessonScriptor (free Chrome extension). Open any video in Chrome. Click the extension icon to open the side panel. Press play — transcription starts automatically. Export the text when done. Free mode is free forever with no sign-up.
Can I convert an MP4 to text?
Yes. Open the MP4 file in Chrome (drag and drop into a Chrome tab, or open via File → Open), then use LessonScriptor to transcribe it in real-time as it plays.
What is the most accurate free video transcription tool?
For live, in-browser transcription, LessonScriptor's Premium mode offers the highest accuracy. The Free mode uses the Web Speech API, which is good for general content. Both are available without a subscription.
How long does it take to transcribe a video?
LessonScriptor transcribes in real-time — the text appears as the video plays, so there's no waiting. A 1-hour video takes 1 hour to transcribe.
Because learning shouldn't mean writing everything down by hand.
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