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The next outbreak? We're not ready — Bill Gates
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  • 0:17From nuclear war to viral threats
  • 1:03The Ebola failure
  • 4:40Building a response system
0:17
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When I was a kid, the disaster we worried about most was a nuclear war.

0:23
Speaker 1

That's why we had a barrel like this down in our basement, filled with cans of food and water.

0:42
Speaker 1

But today the greatest risk of global catastrophe doesn't look like this.

0:51
Speaker 1

Instead, it looks like this. If anything kills over 10 million people in the next few decades…

Convert any video to text in seconds. Upload an MP4, MOV, WEBM, or MKV file — or paste a YouTube URL — and get an accurate, searchable transcript with timestamps. Edit it inline, label speakers, and export as SRT, VTT, TXT, or Markdown. Works in 100+ languages with automatic detection. The first 60 minutes are free with no signup; sign in for more, or go Pro for AI chapters and DOCX export.

How to use

  1. Upload your video file, or paste a YouTube URL.
  2. Wait about 60 seconds per 10 minutes of video.
  3. Edit, search, and export to TXT, SRT, VTT, or Markdown.

Why VidTranscriber

  • MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV
  • YouTube URL extraction
  • 100+ languages
  • 60 min free, no signup

FAQ

How do I convert a video to text?

Upload the video file or paste a YouTube link above, then click to transcribe. You'll get an editable transcript with timestamps in seconds.

Is video-to-text free?

Yes. Guests can transcribe up to 60 minutes free with no signup. Sign in for larger files.

What video formats are supported?

MP4, MOV, WEBM, and MKV, plus audio formats like MP3, M4A, WAV, and OGG.

Can I export subtitles?

Yes — export frame-accurate SRT or VTT, or plain TXT and Markdown.

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