Transcribe MKV to Text
Turn your MKV video into accurate, searchable text — pay-as-you-go, no subscription.
MKV is the container OBS and most open-source recording tools write by default — popular with streamers, lecturers, and anyone recording long sessions because it survives crashes. PlainScribe extracts the audio in your browser and returns a transcript plus SRT/VTT subtitles sized for long recordings.
How to Convert MKV to Text
Upload your MKV
Drop in your MKV video (up to 1GB). The audio track is extracted in your browser, so uploads stay small.
AI transcribes it
Automatic language detection across 47 languages, speaker labels, punctuation, and timestamps — most files finish in minutes.
Export your text
Download TXT, CSV, or JSON — or timestamped SRT/VTT subtitle files ready for your video editor or YouTube.
What People Transcribe from MKV
- OBS screen and stream recordings
- Recorded lectures and workshops
- Gaming and commentary sessions
- Long-form event recordings
Your file doesn't stick around
The uploaded MKV video is removed automatically after processing, and the transcript auto-deletes after 30 days — for everyone, including your free first transcript. Download anything you want to keep.
Pay only for what you transcribe
$4 per audio hour with prepaid credits — no subscription, no monthly quota. Get your first transcript free (up to 2 hours), no credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transcribe a MKV file to text?
Upload your MKV video file to PlainScribe (up to 1GB). The audio track is extracted in your browser before upload, so only the audio is sent. The AI transcribes it across 47 languages, detecting the language automatically unless you choose it yourself, and you export the result as TXT, Markdown, CSV, SRT, VTT, or JSON.
How much does MKV transcription cost?
PlainScribe charges $4 per audio hour ($0.067 per minute) on a pay-as-you-go basis — no subscription. Your first transcript is free (up to 2 hours of audio) with no credit card.
How accurate is MKV transcription?
Highly accurate on clear audio. Accuracy depends mainly on recording quality and language — clear speech close to the microphone transcribes best, regardless of file format. Speaker diarization automatically labels who said what.
What happens to my MKV file after transcription?
Your uploaded file is removed automatically once processing completes, and the transcript auto-deletes after 30 days. For sensitive recordings, the included desktop app transcribes 100% offline on your own machine.
Other Formats
Transcribe Your First MKV Free
Upload a real file and get a real transcript.First transcript free, up to 2 hours. No credit card required.