DREFLYTranscribe Audio & Video
Upload an audio or video file and get an accurate AI transcript, with plain text and SRT subtitles ready to download.
Works on audio and video files of any length within the per-file size limit. The audio track is extracted automatically from video files.
Using a lot? Bring your own free or paid API key for unlimited requests
The free tier is limited to a few requests per day per visitor. Paste your own key and pick the matching provider above for unlimited use. Your key is stored only in your browser's local storage and is never saved on our servers.
New to API keys? Here's where to grab a free one in under a minute, no card required:
- AssemblyAI - free tier with several hours of transcription per month
- ElevenLabs - free tier includes speech-to-text minutes each month
- Deepgram - free trial credit on signup
- Groq Console -
free tier with fast Whisper transcription, key starts with
gsk_ - Google AI
Studio (Gemini) - generous free daily quota, key starts with
AIza
Steps: open one of the links above, sign in or create a free account, find "Create API key" (or "Get API key"), copy the key, then paste it into the field above.
Frequently asked questions
What audio and video formats are supported?
MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, OPUS, FLAC, WMA, MP4, MOV, MKV, WEBM, AVI, M4V, 3GP, and MPEG files.
Can I get subtitles from this?
Yes. When timing data is available, an SRT subtitle file is generated alongside the plain text transcript.
Is transcription free?
Yes, a limited number of free transcriptions per day are included. For unlimited use, add your own free or paid API key from AssemblyAI, ElevenLabs, Deepgram, Groq, or Google Gemini.
Is the transcription tool free?
Yes, transcribing audio or video to text is completely free with no signup and no limit on file length.
Can I get subtitle files, not just plain text?
Yes, download the transcript as a plain TXT file or as SRT subtitles ready to sync with your video.