NeatScribe is a web-based speech-to-text tool that converts audio and video files into editable transcripts with word-level timestamps, supporting 98 languages and multiple export formats.
What is NeatScribe?
NeatScribe takes audio or video files (uploaded directly or via public URLs from YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, or Vimeo) and generates timestamped transcripts using AI speech recognition. The platform runs entirely in the browser and produces text outputs that can be edited, reformatted, and exported as TXT, PDF, DOCX, SRT, VTT, CSV, or subtitle files.
Key Features
- 98-language transcription — Automatically recognizes and transcribes speech in 98 languages, covering podcasts, meetings, interviews, lectures, and videos.
- Word-level timestamps — Every word is time-stamped, allowing you to click on any word to jump to that moment in the audio or video.
- Multiple export formats — Export transcripts to TXT, CSV, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT, and more, ready for publishing, subtitles, or archiving.
- Platform link transcription — Paste public URLs from YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), TikTok, and Vimeo to generate transcripts without downloading files.
- Speaker diarization — Pro and Premium plans automatically label different speakers in the transcript.
- AI mind map and AI translation — Generate visual mind maps from transcripts (all plans), and translate transcripts into other languages (Pro and Premium).
- File size and length limits — Free plan handles up to 30 minutes per file; Pro and Premium plans support files up to 5 GB.
- Commercial use — Pro and Premium plans allow commercial use of generated transcripts.
Who should use NeatScribe?
- Content creators — Transcribe YouTube videos, podcast episodes, and social media clips, then export clean text for show notes, captions, or subtitles.
- Researchers and academics — Convert interview recordings, lectures, or focus group sessions into searchable, timestamped text for analysis and citation.
- Journalists and writers — Quickly turn recorded interviews or press briefings into editable drafts with word-level timestamps for fact-checking.
- Business professionals — Transcribe meeting recordings, webinars, or training videos and export to DOCX or PDF for documentation and sharing.
What can you do with NeatScribe?
- Generate subtitles for video — Upload a video or paste a YouTube link, edit the transcript, and export SRT or VTT files ready to upload to video platforms.
- Compress audio files — Use the built-in Audio Compressor to reduce file size with simple presets.
- Convert subtitle formats — Convert between SRT, VTT, TXT, ASS, SSA, SBV, TTML, SMI, LRC, CSV, and XML using the Subtitle Converter.
How does NeatScribe work?
- Upload or link — Drag and drop an audio/video file, choose from your device, or paste a public URL from platforms like YouTube or Instagram.
- Edit the transcript — After automatic transcription, review the word-level timestamps in the browser. Click on any word to jump to that point and edit the text like a document.
- Export — Download the transcript in your chosen format (TXT, PDF, DOCX, SRT, VTT, etc.) or share directly.
Pricing
NeatScribe offers a freemium model with three tiers:
- Free — 3 transcriptions per week, up to 30 minutes per file, with 98 languages, AI mind map, and export to TXT/CSV/DOCX/PDF/SRT/VTT. Supports YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook URL transcription.
- Pro — $6/month (or yearly at –40%). 1,200 credits per month, no free usage limit, files up to 5 GB, plus speaker diarization, AI translation, commercial use, and TikTok/X URL transcription.
- Premium — $18/month (or yearly at –40%). 6,000 credits per month, all Pro features with higher usage limits.
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