Generate SRT subtitles from any video

Generate SRT subtitle files from any video free. AI transcription with timestamps runs in your browser — no upload, no watermark.

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🔒 100% private — transcription runs in your browser. Your file is never uploaded.

Need captions for YouTube, TikTok, a course platform, or a video editor like Premiere or DaVinci Resolve? FreeTranscribe transcribes your video with timestamps and exports a standards-compliant .srt file (or .vtt for web players) in one step.

Subtitles boost watch time and accessibility — and generating them here costs nothing and requires no account.

How it works

  1. Drop your file

    Nothing is uploaded — the file stays on your device the whole time.

  2. AI transcribes locally

    OpenAI’s Whisper model runs in your browser — no server ever sees your file.

  3. Copy or download

    Plain text, or timestamped SRT / VTT subtitles ready to use anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Are the subtitle timestamps accurate?

Yes — the AI produces phrase-level timestamps, formatted into standard SRT/VTT cues that line up with the speech.

Can I upload the SRT file to YouTube?

Yes. Download the .srt and upload it in YouTube Studio under Subtitles. VTT works for HTML5 video players and most web platforms.

Can I edit the subtitles?

The output is shown in an editable text box — tweak wording before downloading, or edit the .srt in any text editor.

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