AI Video Transcription — Audio & Video to Subtitles
Upload any audio or video file and VibeSubs converts it to precise, timestamped subtitles using OpenAI Whisper. Edit inline, then export or translate instantly.
What is video transcription?
Video transcription is the process of converting spoken audio from a video or audio recording into written text with precise timing information. In VibeSubs, transcription goes a step further — the output is not just raw text but a fully structured subtitle file, complete with timestamps for every line. This means you can move directly from transcription to publishing or translation without any intermediate steps. Whether you are captioning a tutorial, a podcast, a product demo, or a YouTube video, VibeSubs turns your spoken content into ready-to-publish subtitles in minutes.
How Video Transcription Works
From audio file to export-ready subtitles in three steps
Upload Your Audio or Video File
Drag and drop your MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, OGG, or WEBM file into the VibeSubs transcription studio. There is no need to convert or compress your file first — VibeSubs handles the processing automatically within your plan limits.
Whisper AI Transcribes Your Content
VibeSubs sends your file to OpenAI Whisper, the most accurate open-source speech-to-text model available. Whisper generates a precise word-by-word transcript with subtitle-ready timestamps. The full transcript appears as a structured subtitle timeline you can read and review.
Edit and Export — or Translate
Use the inline editor to correct any lines, adjust timing, or clean up speaker attribution. When ready, export as SRT, VTT, ASS, or SBV — or send your transcript directly to the translation workflow to reach audiences in 28 languages.
Supported File Formats
Works with the formats creators and studios actually use
MPEG Audio
Podcasts, voice recordings
MPEG-4 Video
YouTube, camera recordings
Apple Audio
iPhone recordings, voice memos
Waveform Audio
Studio recordings, lossless audio
Ogg Vorbis
Open-source, streaming audio
WebM Video
Browser recordings, screen capture
Transcription Features
Built for creators who need accuracy and speed
OpenAI Whisper delivers 95%+ accuracy on clear speech and handles a wide range of accents, speaking styles, and languages.
Review and correct your transcript entry by entry. Adjust text and timing directly within VibeSubs before you export or translate.
Export finished transcripts in any subtitle format. SRT for most platforms, VTT for web players, SBV for YouTube, ASS for styled subtitles.
Paid plans detect and label multiple speakers in your transcript, making it easy to distinguish dialogue in interviews or multi-person content.
Send your completed transcript straight to the VibeSubs translation workflow. Transcribe once, translate to 28 languages without re-uploading.
Automatic quality control flags issues such as overly long subtitle lines, excessive reading speed, and timing gaps before you download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about video transcription
VibeSubs supports MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, OGG, and WEBM. These cover the vast majority of formats used by creators — from iPhone voice memos to screen recordings, YouTube downloads, and professional studio exports.
VibeSubs uses OpenAI Whisper, delivering 95%+ accuracy on clear English speech. Accuracy varies with audio quality and background noise, but Whisper handles accents and varied speaking styles significantly better than older transcription systems. The inline editor makes it easy to correct anything Whisper misses.
Yes. Every transcription in VibeSubs opens in an inline subtitle editor where you can correct text, adjust timing, and review the full subtitle timeline before exporting. Changes are saved in your dashboard so you can return and revise at any time.
The Free plan does not include transcription minutes. Starter plan subscribers get 30 minutes of transcription per month. Pro plan subscribers get 100 minutes per month. Lifetime plan holders receive Pro-level access (100 minutes per month). Translation minutes are tracked separately.