AI video transcription

Transcribe any video to text with AI

Upload a video file or paste a link. Get a structured transcript with speaker labels and timestamps in minutes. Ask AI questions about the content.

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How it works

1

Upload or paste a link

Drop a video file from your device or paste a link to YouTube, a podcast, or any public video.

2

Get a transcript with speakers

AI recognizes speech, identifies speakers, and produces a timestamped, speaker-labeled transcript.

3

Analyze in AI chat

Ask questions, get summaries, extract key points. AI answers based on what was actually said in the video.

See it in action

Product roadmap review — Q1 2026

Video•38:14•3 speakers
Transcript
What are the key deadlines from this video?

Two key deadlines:

  • Mobile app beta testing ends next week, public release in March (Maria R.)
  • Search indexing rewrite is complete and ready for production (Leo S.)
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What you get

Speaker diarization

Each speaker is identified and labeled automatically. Color-coded labels make it easy to follow who said what.

AI chat with the transcript

Ask questions, generate summaries, find key moments. AI answers are grounded in the actual content of the video.

Full-text search

Search across all your transcriptions by keyword, speaker name, or topic. Find any moment instantly.

Supported sources

Works with any video or audio you can upload or link to.

Video files

MP4MKVAVIMOVWebMFLV

Audio files

MP3WAVM4AOGGFLACAAC

Links

YouTubePodcastsCloud storageAny public URL

Who it's for

Students and educators

Transcribe lectures and seminars. Create study notes and ask AI to explain concepts from the recording.

Meetings and calls

Get structured meeting minutes with speaker labels. Extract decisions, action items, and follow-ups.

Journalists and media

Transcribe interviews and press conferences. Find quotes and key moments across your archive.

Content creators

Generate subtitles and show notes from your videos. Search across all episodes for any topic.

Privacy and security

Your files are used only for transcription and speaker detection. Original recordings are deleted from our servers after processing.

  • Files are deleted after processing
  • Data is used only for transcription
  • No third-party access or model training

Frequently asked questions

What video formats are supported?
Mediata supports all common video formats: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WebM, FLV, and more. Audio formats like MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, and AAC are also supported.
Can I transcribe a video by link?
Yes. Paste a link to a YouTube video, podcast, or any publicly accessible audio/video file. Mediata will download and transcribe it automatically.
How long does transcription take?
Most recordings are processed within a few minutes. Long recordings (over an hour) may take slightly longer. You'll be notified when the transcript is ready.
How does speaker detection work?
Mediata uses AI-powered diarization to identify different speakers in the recording. Each speaker is labeled automatically — no manual setup required.
What can I ask AI about the transcript?
Anything. Ask for summaries, key decisions, action items, or explanations of specific topics. AI answers are grounded in the actual content of the recording, not general knowledge.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Files are used only for transcription and speaker detection. Original recordings are deleted after processing. We do not use your data for model training or share it with third parties.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. You can start transcribing for free. No credit card required.

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