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Video Transcription You Can Edit, Caption, and Cut From

Video transcription in BlitzCut starts as soon as you import your video. Fix the text, delete the parts you don't want, translate it, and export captions, all on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

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BlitzCut transcribing a video into an editable transcript next to the video preview
Video Transcription shown in the BlitzCut app

Most video transcription tools hand you a text file and stop. You then paste it somewhere, line it up with the footage, and caption the video in another app.

In BlitzCut the transcript is the working surface. Every word is tied to its timestamp, so correcting a mistake fixes the caption, and deleting a sentence cuts the video. You can also export the result as a plain-text transcript (.txt) or an SRT subtitle file when you need one.

Everything you need, in one app

Automatic transcription

Speech is transcribed when you import the video, with support for multiple spoken languages.

Transcript editing

Correct words, select filler, and delete sections to cut the footage.

Translation

Translate the transcript to adapt a recording for another audience.

Captions and SRT

Burn animated captions into the video, or export an SRT file (with timestamps) or a plain .txt transcript.

How it works

Three steps from raw footage to finished video.

  1. Import your video

    From your camera roll, Files, or a Mac folder. Transcription starts automatically.

  2. Read and correct

    Fix names and jargon in the transcript, and translate it into another language if you need to.

  3. Use it

    Cut footage by deleting text, burn in captions, or export an SRT or .txt file.

An editable transcript in BlitzCut with selected words highlighted on the video

Select words in the transcript to see exactly which footage they control.

Video transcription that does something with the text

  • Word-level timing, so edits and captions stay in sync
  • Corrections update the captions without re-transcribing
  • Transcript translation for repurposing a video in another language
  • The video isn't uploaded; only the audio goes to the cloud for transcription
Video transcription that does something with the text

Built for creators like you

Interviews and webinars

Read a long recording instead of watching it, then cut it down from the text.

Course creators

Caption every lesson and keep the transcript for accessibility.

Repurposing

Pull the quotable parts of a long video into short captioned clips.

Try every feature free

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Frequently asked questions

How do I transcribe a video to text?
Import the video into an app that transcribes speech automatically. In BlitzCut the transcript appears as soon as the video is imported, and you can correct it in place. For a plain text transcript with nothing else, a dedicated transcription tool is also fine.
Can I export the transcript as text or an SRT file?
Yes. BlitzCut exports an SRT file with timestamps, which YouTube accepts as a caption upload, and a plain .txt file with the text only. It doesn't export DOCX.
Is video transcription free?
Several tools have free tiers with monthly limits. BlitzCut is free to download with a 3-day free trial, then needs a paid plan.
How accurate is automatic video transcription?
Clear speech in a quiet room is usually transcribed accurately, and background noise, heavy accents, overlapping speakers, and technical terms lower accuracy. Plan to correct names and jargon whichever tool you use.
Does BlitzCut upload my video for transcription?
The video file isn't uploaded, but the audio track is sent to a cloud service to be transcribed, so transcription needs an internet connection.
Can BlitzCut separate different speakers?
It doesn't label or separate individual speakers. For interviews recorded on separate tracks, a tool with speaker separation fits better.

Transcribe your video and edit from the text

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