Transcribe Video & Audio
to Text with AI

Upload any video or audio file and get an accurate AI-powered transcription. Then chat with your content — ask questions, get summaries, and extract insights with timestamp citations.

Video Transcription Transcribing
Drop a video file or click to upload
MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM — up to 500MB

Works with all major video & audio formats

Upload files up to 1 GB. Knowbase handles the rest.

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MP4

Most common video format. Ideal for recordings, screencasts, and downloaded videos.

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MOV

Apple QuickTime format. Perfect for iPhone recordings and Mac screen captures.

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AVI / MKV

Legacy and high-quality video containers. Full support for all common codecs.

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WebM

Web-optimized video format. Common in browser recordings and screen captures.

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MP3

Universal audio format. Great for podcasts, voice memos, and music recordings.

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WAV

Uncompressed audio. Studio-quality recordings with maximum transcription accuracy.

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M4A / AAC

Apple audio formats. Common in iPhone voice memos and iTunes recordings.

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OGG / FLAC

Open-source audio formats. Lossless and compressed options for any use case.

Three steps to transcribe any video or audio

No manual work. Upload your file and start chatting in minutes.

Upload Your File

Drag and drop any video or audio file into Knowbase. We support files up to 1 GB in all major formats.

AI Transcription

Knowbase uses OpenAI Whisper to transcribe your content with near-human accuracy. Supports 90+ languages automatically.

Chat & Extract Insights

Ask questions about your video or audio content. Get AI-powered answers with clickable timestamp citations that jump to the exact moment. Download the full transcript anytime.

Why transcribe with Knowbase?

AI-Powered Accuracy

Powered by OpenAI Whisper, the same technology behind ChatGPT's voice features. Near-human accuracy across 90+ languages with automatic language detection.

Chat with Your Transcriptions

Don't just read — interact. Ask questions about your recordings, request summaries, or search for specific topics mentioned in your videos and audio files.

Timestamp Citations

Every AI answer includes clickable timestamp references. Click to jump directly to the exact moment in the video — verify information instantly without scrubbing through hours of content.

Build a Knowledge Base

Combine video and audio transcriptions with PDFs, documents, and other files. Search across all your knowledge at once and get answers that span multiple sources.

Automatic speaker diarization for every recording

Knowbase identifies different speakers in your video and audio files automatically. See who said what, rename speakers, and search by speaker.

Rename Speakers

Replace generic labels with real names. Speaker names appear in the transcript and in AI answers.

Speaker-Scoped Queries

Ask questions about what a specific speaker said. The AI filters retrieval to that person's segments.

Export with Speaker Labels

Download transcriptions as SRT, VTT, or TXT with speaker names included in every segment.

Who uses video & audio transcription?

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Students & Researchers

Transcribe recorded lectures, lab discussions, and interviews. Search through hours of audio to find exactly what you need for your thesis or paper.

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Podcasters & Creators

Turn podcast episodes into searchable text. Create show notes, blog posts, and social clips from your audio and video content automatically.

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Business Teams

Transcribe meeting recordings, client calls, and training sessions. Never lose track of action items or decisions made in video conferences.

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Legal & Compliance

Transcribe depositions, hearings, and recorded statements. Search through legal recordings with timestamp precision for case preparation.

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Healthcare

Transcribe patient consultations, medical lectures, and conference presentations. Build a searchable library of medical knowledge from recorded content.

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Journalists & Media

Transcribe field recordings, interviews, and press conferences. Search audio archives for quotes and verify facts with timestamp citations.

Frequently asked questions

What video and audio formats are supported?
Knowbase supports all major video formats (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM) and audio formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, FLAC). If your file plays in a media player, it will most likely work with Knowbase.
How large can my files be?
You can upload video and audio files up to 1 GB. This covers even long recordings — a typical 2-hour HD video is around 500 MB to 1 GB. The transcription time is limited by your plan's quota.
How accurate is the transcription?
Knowbase uses OpenAI Whisper, which achieves near-human transcription accuracy. Accuracy depends on audio quality — clear speech in quiet environments yields the best results. Whisper supports automatic language detection and handles accents well.
What languages are supported?
Over 90 languages are supported, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and many more. Language is detected automatically — no need to specify it upfront.
How long does transcription take?
Transcription speed depends on file length. A 1-hour video typically takes 2-5 minutes to transcribe. You'll be notified when the transcription is complete and ready for chatting.
What is transcription time quota?
Each plan includes a monthly transcription time quota measured in minutes of audio/video content. Basic: 180 min, Standard: 900 min, Pro: 1,800 min. For example, the Standard plan lets you transcribe up to 15 hours of content per month.
Can I chat with the transcription?
Yes! Once your video or audio is transcribed, you can ask questions in natural language, request summaries, search for specific topics, or extract key points. Every answer includes timestamp citations you can click to jump to that moment in the recording. You can also download the full transcript as a text file.
Can I download the transcript?
Yes! Once your video or audio is transcribed, you can download the full transcript as a text file. Use it for note-taking, sharing with colleagues, or importing into other tools and workflows.
Can I combine transcriptions with other documents?
Absolutely. Knowbase lets you chat across all your files at once — video transcriptions, PDFs, Word documents, presentations, and more. Ask questions that span multiple sources and get comprehensive answers with citations from each source.

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