Convert anything into text, instantly.
Pull a transcript from a YouTube video, read text out of an image, turn your voice into a document, or extract every line from a PDF — all in one place, free forever.
Four ways to get to text
Pick the tool that matches your source material. Every tool is free, with no account required.
YouTube to Transcript
Paste a video link and get the full transcript, with timestamps, in seconds.
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Image, Voice, and PDF tools never upload your files.
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Common questions
Are these text conversion tools free to use?
Yes. Every tool in this section is completely free, with no sign-up, no usage limits, and no hidden charges.
Do I need to install anything to use these tools?
No installation is needed. Image to Text, Voice to Text, and PDF to Text all run directly in your browser tab.
Is my file or recording uploaded to a server?
Image, Voice, and PDF conversion happen locally in your browser and never leave your device. YouTube Transcript fetches only the caption track through a lightweight proxy and does not store your data.
Can I convert any YouTube video to a transcript?
Only videos that already have captions available, whether auto-generated or manually added, can be converted. Videos with captions disabled cannot be transcribed.
Which file types are supported for PDF to Text?
Standard PDF documents are supported, including multi-page files. Scanned, image-only PDFs may need the Image to Text tool instead.