Video to Text Translator — Transcribe and Translate Any Video Online
Video to Text Translator — Transcribe and Translate Any Video
Need the text from a foreign-language video? Subly transcribes the audio, translates it, and gives you both a subtitle file and a subtitled video.
How It Works
- Paste a video URL into @subly1bot on Telegram
- Choose your target language (or same language for transcription only)
- Get your results:
- Video with burned-in subtitles
- SRT subtitle file (downloadable text with timestamps)
The AI handles everything: audio extraction, speech recognition, translation, and subtitle timing.
Two Main Use Cases
Use Case 1: Transcribe video to text (same language)
You have a video in English and want the English text. Select English as target language.
- Input: English video
- Output: English subtitles (SRT file + video with subtitles)
Great for: creating transcripts, studying lectures, accessibility, SEO (add captions to your videos).
Use Case 2: Transcribe AND translate (different language)
You have a video in Turkish and want Russian text. Select Russian as target language.
- Input: Turkish video
- Output: Russian subtitles (SRT file + video with Russian subtitles)
Great for: watching foreign content, translating tutorials, studying language.
What You Get
| Output | Description |
|---|---|
| Subtitled video | Original video with translated subtitles burned in, ready to watch/share |
| SRT file | Text file with timestamps — open in any text editor or subtitle player |
The SRT file looks like this:
1
00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,500
Hello, welcome to today's lesson
2
00:00:04,800 --> 00:00:08,200
We're going to learn about machine learning
3
00:00:08,500 --> 00:00:12,000
First, let's understand what AI actually means
You can use the SRT file in: - Video editors (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut) - Subtitle players (VLC, MPC-HC) - YouTube (upload as captions) - Learning apps and flashcard tools
Supported Platforms
| Platform | How to Use |
|---|---|
| YouTube | Paste the video URL |
| TikTok | Paste the share link |
| Paste the Reel/video URL | |
| Video file | Send the file directly to the bot |
Language Support
Source languages (what the video is in): Any of 99 languages that Whisper AI can transcribe, including English, Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Persian, and more.
Target languages (what you want the text in): 100+ languages.
Quality and Accuracy
| Source Audio Quality | Transcription Accuracy |
|---|---|
| Clear single speaker | 95%+ |
| Clear multiple speakers | 90-95% |
| Light background noise | 85-90% |
| Heavy background music | 70-80% |
| Multiple overlapping speakers | 60-70% |
Translation quality depends on the language pair:
| Language Pair | Translation Quality |
|---|---|
| TR → RU | 8/10 (excellent for dramas) |
| EN → AR | 8/10 (excellent for educational) |
| EN → FA | 7/10 (good) |
| KO → AR | 7/10 (good for K-drama) |
| JA → RU | 7/10 (good for anime) |
| EN → VI | 8/10 (excellent for tutorials) |
Comparison with Other Tools
| Tool | Transcription | Translation | Subtitled Video | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subly | Yes (Whisper) | Yes (Gemini) | Yes | $5/mo |
| YouTube CC | Yes (auto) | Yes (rough) | No (on-screen only) | Free |
| Otter.ai | Yes | No | No | $16/mo |
| Rev | Yes | No | No | $0.25/min |
| Happy Scribe | Yes | Yes | No | $0.30/min |
| VEED.io | Yes | Yes | Yes | $24/mo |
Subly is the only tool that gives you transcription + translation + subtitled video at $5/month.
FAQ
Can I get just the text without the video?
Yes. Subly sends you both the subtitled video AND a separate SRT file. The SRT file contains all the transcribed/translated text with timestamps.
How long does transcription take?
A 10-minute video takes about 5-7 minutes total (transcription + translation + rendering). A 45-minute video takes about 15-20 minutes.
Can I edit the subtitles after they're generated?
You can download the SRT file and edit it in any text editor or subtitle editor (Aegisub, Subtitle Edit). Then use a video editor to burn the edited subtitles into the video.
Does it work with videos that have no speech?
No. The tool transcribes spoken audio. If there's no speech (e.g., music-only videos), there's nothing to transcribe.
Try It Free
Paste any video URL into @subly1bot on Telegram. Get transcribed and translated subtitles in minutes. First 30 minutes free.
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