Video to Text Transcription

Transcribe video content into accurate text with GoTranscript's video to text services. Ideal for enhancing accessibility and usability of your video files.
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100% Done by Humans
$1.02
per minute for 99.2% accuracy
AI Services
$0.20
per minute for 80-90% accuracy
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  • What We Do: Convert Video To Text With 100% Human Accuracy And Deliver Results Fast.

  • Who We Help: Content Creators, Businesses, Educators, And Marketers Need Reliable Video Transcription Services.

  • Why Choose Us: Precision, Data Security, Quick Turnaround, And Trusted By Thousands Worldwide.

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Gotranscript provides 100% human video to text transcription services, ensuring unmatched accuracy and reliability — trusted by businesses globally for professional quality.

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Our video to text service uses advanced security protocols combined with expert human transcriptionists to safely convert your videos with precision and confidentiality.

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Recognized by leading media outlets, our video to text service consistently ranks as the best for accuracy, reliability, and customer satisfaction worldwide.

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Frequently asked questions

Upload your video, choose human or AI transcription, and select options like timestamps and speaker labels during checkout. Human transcription averages 99.4% accuracy and is best for multi-speaker or noisy audio, while AI is faster and cheaper for clear content. Start instantly with the secure online uploader at order human transcription.

Human transcripts average 99.4% accuracy, validated by skilled editors and QA checks. Independent reviewers back this: PCMag rated GoTranscript 4.5/5 for accurate, affordable human-made transcripts (Apr 22, 2025) at PCMag’s GoTranscript review. AI transcripts are faster and lower cost but less accurate on accents, crosstalk, or domain-specific terms.

Yes, we produce SDH captions with speaker IDs, meaningful sound cues, and timing tuned for readability. Files are delivered in common broadcast and e-learning formats such as SRT, VTT, and SCC. To get started with accessible captions for video players and LMS platforms, use order SDH captions.

Yes, GoTranscript follows HIPAA-aligned workflows for PHI and is GDPR-ready, with NDAs, access controls, and data minimization. Transcribers see segmented audio, while editors review the full file for quality control. Learn more about encryption, retention, and role-based access at GoTranscript security.

Delivery options range from same-day rush on short files to standard turnarounds for longer content. Actual timing depends on audio length, quality, and service type (human vs AI). Rush options are available during checkout, including expedited 6-hour service on eligible files. For immediate needs, consider AI for speed, then upgrade with proofreading.

We support multilingual subtitles and translations, including Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and more. Deliverables include SRT, VTT, STL, and other professional formats for broadcast and OTT. For budget planning across languages, see subtitle pricing by language and format.

Pricing is per audio minute and depends on service type (human vs AI), turnaround, accents, and add-ons like timestamps or SDH. Human services cost more for 99.4% accuracy; AI is lower cost for faster drafts. For transparent estimates and volume discounts, review human transcription pricing.

Yes, the Transcription API supports programmatic uploads, status polling, and webhook callbacks for job completion. You can set access controls via API keys and manage project-level metadata for queueing. Enterprise SSO is available on request for the web platform. Explore endpoints and webhook usage at Transcription API documentation.

For enterprise procurement, security reviews, and custom SLAs, Contact Sales to scope your SOW, data handling, and billing. We support NDAs, role-based access, and priority support for video teams, e-learning, broadcasters, and localization programs. Start the process at enterprise transcription solutions.

Use GoTranscript’s human proofreading to fix AI transcripts quickly, especially for technical terms, brand names, and crosstalk. Our editors review the full file and correct context, punctuation, and timestamps for publish-ready text. Upload your AI output and audio at order AI transcription proofreading.