Transcribe MOV to Text
Turn your MOV video into accurate, searchable text — pay-as-you-go, no subscription.
MOV is Apple's QuickTime video format — what iPhones record and Macs screen-capture by default. PlainScribe converts MOV to a transcription-grade audio track in your browser before upload, keeping the upload small, then returns a transcript with SRT/VTT subtitles that drop straight into iMovie, Final Cut, or Premiere.
How to Convert MOV to Text
Upload your MOV
Drop in your MOV 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 MOV
- iPhone video recordings
- Mac screen recordings (Cmd+Shift+5)
- Interview footage from DSLRs and mirrorless cameras
- QuickTime captures of calls and demos
Your file doesn't stick around
The uploaded MOV 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 MOV file to text?
Upload your MOV 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 MOV 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 MOV 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 MOV 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 MOV Free
Upload a real file and get a real transcript.First transcript free, up to 2 hours. No credit card required.