Free AI Transcription

Never manually transcribe again. Upload any audio or video file and get accurate text transcripts with speaker labels and timestamps in seconds - no typing required.

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Convert Speech to Text Instantly

ChatGPT cannot transcribe audio or video files because it does not process audio input. This AI transcription tool uploads your MP3, MP4, WAV and 50+ formats, then delivers word-for-word text with speaker labels and timestamps. It also processes Instagram, YouTube and Facebook video URLs directly.

AI transforms your recordings into accurate, searchable text. Whether it’s a 2-hour meeting, a quick voice memo, or an Instagram Reel, get output with speaker identification and clickable timestamps.

Instagram Transcript and Social Media Support

Paste an Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or Kuaishou URL and get a full transcript in seconds. It extracts audio directly from video URLs, so you never need to download files first.

Popular use cases:

  • Instagram transcript: Transcribe Reels, Stories and posts with speaker labels
  • Facebook video transcript: Convert Facebook videos to searchable text
  • YouTube transcript: Get timestamped output from any YouTube video
  • Kuaishou transcript: Full support for Kuaishou video URLs

Works with public and embedded videos - paste the URL and AI delivers text with 95%+ accuracy for clear audio.

Every Format, Every Language

Transcribe MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, WebM and 50+ audio/video formats. AI supports 100+ languages with automatic language detection. Upload files from your device, paste URLs from YouTube or record directly in your browser.

Speaker Detection and Timestamps

AI identifies different speakers in your recordings and labels each section. Every word gets timestamped so you can click to jump to any moment. Perfect for meetings, interviews, podcasts and multi-speaker conversations.

AI Transcription vs Other Tools

FeatureScreenAppOtter.aiRevDescript
Free tierYes300 min/monthNo free tier1 hour free
Pricing (paid)$19/month$16.99/month (Pro)$0.25/min$24/month
Instagram/social URLsYesNoNoNo
Speaker identificationYesYesYesYes
Languages100+3 (EN, FR, ES)36English focus
Export formatsTXT, SRT, VTT, Word, PDFTXT, SRTSRT, TXT, WordSRT, TXT
Browser-basedYesYesYesDesktop app

Key differences:

  • vs Otter.ai: Otter.ai costs $16.99/month and supports only English, French and Spanish. ScreenApp supports 100+ languages and processes Instagram, YouTube and Facebook URLs directly, which Otter cannot do.
  • vs Rev: Rev charges $0.25 per minute with no free tier. A 1-hour file costs $15 per transcription. ScreenApp offers free transcription with unlimited languages.
  • vs Descript: Descript costs $24/month and requires a desktop app. ScreenApp works entirely in the browser and supports social media URL imports.

Transcribe Anywhere, Any Device

Transcribe on desktop, tablet or mobile. No software to install. Upload files, paste URLs or record directly. Export transcripts as TXT, SRT, VTT, Word or PDF. Access your transcripts anywhere with cloud sync.

FAQ

Is the AI transcription free?

Yes, upload audio and video files and get accurate transcripts free. Premium plans add unlimited file sizes and permanent storage.

How accurate is AI transcription?

Accuracy exceeds 95% for clear audio. The AI handles accents, technical terms and multiple speakers with automatic speaker identification.

What file formats can I transcribe?

Upload MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, WebM and 50+ audio/video formats. Paste YouTube, Instagram or Facebook URLs for instant transcription without downloading.

Can I get an Instagram transcript?

Yes - paste any Instagram Reel, Story or post URL and get a full transcript with speaker labels and timestamps. It processes public videos directly from the URL.

Does transcription support multiple languages?

Yes, supports 100+ languages with automatic detection. Transcribe English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese and more.

Can I edit transcripts after transcription?

Yes, edit transcripts directly in the browser. Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, Word or PDF after editing.

Can ChatGPT transcribe my audio files?

No. ChatGPT cannot process audio or video files - you need a dedicated tool that handles file uploads and URL imports. ScreenApp processes audio directly and delivers text with speaker labels and timestamps.

FAQ

Is the AI transcription free?

Yes, upload audio and video files and get accurate transcripts free. Premium plans add unlimited file sizes and permanent storage.

How accurate is AI transcription?

Accuracy exceeds 95% for clear audio. The AI handles accents, technical terms and multiple speakers with automatic speaker identification.

What file formats can I transcribe?

Upload MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, WebM and 50+ audio/video formats. Paste YouTube, Instagram or Facebook URLs for instant transcription without downloading.

Can I get an Instagram transcript?

Yes - paste any Instagram Reel, Story or post URL and get a full transcript with speaker labels and timestamps. It processes public videos directly from the URL.

Does transcription support multiple languages?

Yes, supports 100+ languages with automatic detection. Transcribe English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese and more.

Can I edit transcripts after transcription?

Yes, edit transcripts directly in the browser. Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, Word or PDF after editing.

Can ChatGPT transcribe my audio files?

No. ChatGPT cannot process audio or video files - you need a dedicated tool that handles file uploads and URL imports. ScreenApp processes audio directly and delivers text with speaker labels and timestamps.

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Our overall experience with ScreenApp has been nothing but pleasant! Their support is terrific, and ScreenApp is a great recording system.

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Finally, a screen recorder that doesn't slap watermarks on everything. The free plan gives me 45 minutes of AI processing monthly - that's enough for most of my training videos.

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Founder

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I was skeptical about another AI notetaker, but ScreenApp's generous free tier completely won me over. The quality is professional-grade, and the AI features actually work as advertised. Now I use it for all my client presentations and team demos.

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Software Engineer

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The desktop and mobile apps are fantastic. Recording meetings while I'm mobile has never been easier, and the dictation feature is a huge time-saver.

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Our team was drowning in client feedback until we found ScreenApp. Now we record every presentation and client call, and the AI summaries are spot-on.

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Makes recording and sharing guides effortless. I love how I can capture my screen and instantly turn it into step-by-step guides in any format I need. Smart, simple, and a brilliant use of AI.

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Users consistently praise our web-based platform that requires no installation. Start recording in seconds, not minutes.

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The ability to automatically transcribe and summarize recordings is a major time-saver, turning video content into searchable, useful data.

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