Convert MP4 Files to Text

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AI-Powered Transcription Tools

Unleashing the power of AI to create transcriptions from your MP4 video files is a great way to speed up the process and avoid errors in the transcript. Manual transcription is long and expensive, whereas AI offers the chance to transcribe minutes or hours of video or audio in a matter of moments. You can identify different speakers and then easily edit the transcript as well.

Check out Podcastle’s speech-to-text tool to convert video and audio files, including MP4s, into a convenient and accurate transcript. Create an account, upload a file and see what Podcastle can do.
Convert MP4 to Text

How to Convert MP4 to Text

Start a New Project
Enter your Podcastle workspace, start a new project and click “Convert Video to Podcast”.
Upload Your MP4
Select the file you want to convert and wait while it uploads to the workspace.
Transcribe Your File
Your MP4 will convert to an audio file, right click and select Transcribe to get your text.

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Fast and Easy Speech-to-Text

Podcastle is a foolproof way to transcribe MP4s and other files, no installations or complex software, just upload and convert in a few clicks.

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Our Basic Plan includes up to 10,000 characters of transcription, but if you need even more you can upgrade to our Storyteller or Pro plans.

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You can transcribe a wide variety of audio and video files with Podcastle, so whatever you need to transcribe, upload and try it out!

Why Transcripts Are Useful

Transcripts are invaluable tools across various contexts. Firstly, they enhance accessibility by providing content in a readable format, helpingindividuals with hearing impairments or those who prefer reading over listening. Secondly, they improve the discoverability of audio or video content on search engines, thus boosting SEO efforts. Transcripts also facilitate content repurposing, allowing creators to transform audio or video material into written content for different platforms. Additionally, transcripts serve as reference documents, enabling easy search and retrieval of specific information or quotes within the content.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to transcribe MP4 to text?
One option is to use transcription software that allows you to upload your MP4 file and generate a text transcript automatically using speech recognition technology. Podcastle’s AI-powered speech-to-text tools allow you to do this easily.
What is MP4?
An MP4, or MPEG-4 Part 14, is a digital multimedia container format used to store video, audio, and other data such as subtitles and still images. It is one of the most commonly used file formats for streaming and sharing video content online, as well as for storing video files on computers and other devices.
How to convert MP4?
You can convert an MP4 file into different formats, you might want to change the video file format, isolate the audio track of the video or convert it to text. You can do this with Podcastle by uploading the MP4 and clicking ‘transcribe’ on the converted audio file.
Is AI transcription accurate?
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How can I turn videos into blog posts?
Repurposing video content into blog posts is a great way to extend the reach of your message across different channels. Some users may discover your content through blog posts when they might not have come across the original video. This multi-channel approach broadens your audience reach and increases engagement with your content. You can transcribe your video and then use the resulting text as the basis of a blog post. It will likely benefit from some editing and optimization before posting.

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