Go straight from video file to subtitle file — timing comes from the transcript segments.
Video to Text, Without the Upload
VoiceMaster extracts the audio track from your video files and transcribes it locally — then exports ready-to-use SRT or WebVTT subtitles. No giant uploads, no cloud queues, no privacy trade-offs.
Step by Step
How to Convert Video to Text
Three steps, about a minute, zero uploads.
1
Import the video
Pick MP4 or other video files from the Files app. VoiceMaster pulls out the audio track automatically (Pro feature).
2
Transcribe on-device
The bundled speech model converts the audio to a timestamped transcript — offline, in 19+ languages.
3
Export subtitles or text
One tap to SRT or WebVTT for your editor, or Markdown and timestamped text for scripts and show notes.
Highlights
Why VoiceMaster
Private on-device transcription with pro-grade output.
SRT and WebVTT drop straight into Premiere, Final Cut, CapCut or YouTube.
Pro identifies speakers so dialogue subtitles stay attributed.
Footage never leaves your device — ideal for unreleased or client content.
Why Creators Convert Video to Text
Subtitles are no longer optional. Most social video is watched with the sound off, captions measurably improve retention and watch time, and YouTube’s search index reads your words — not your pixels. A transcript also doubles as a script, a blog draft, and the source for clips and quotes.
The friction has always been getting from MP4 to usable text. Online tools demand you upload gigabytes of footage to a server; built-in auto-captions lock you into one platform’s editor. Extracting the audio and transcribing it locally gives you a portable transcript you own, before the footage goes anywhere.
SRT, WebVTT or Plain Text — Which Export Do You Need?
SRT is the universal subtitle format: Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut and YouTube all accept it. WebVTT is its web-native sibling, preferred by HTML5 players and some LMS platforms. VoiceMaster Pro exports both, with timings taken directly from the transcript segments.
If you’re repurposing rather than subtitling, skip the captions formats: Markdown export gives you structured text with the recording metadata and timestamps — ideal for show notes and articles — while JSON gives developers the full segment and bookmark data for custom pipelines.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can VoiceMaster turn a video into SRT subtitles?
Yes. Import the video (a Pro feature), let it transcribe, then export SRT or WebVTT with accurate segment timing.
Which video formats are supported?
VoiceMaster imports video formats recognized by iOS and macOS — including MP4 and MOV — and extracts the audio track for transcription.
Is video to text really offline?
Yes. Both the audio extraction and the speech recognition run locally. Your footage is never uploaded.
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