MP4 Transcription Made Easy
Convert any MP4 video to text instantly. Upload your file and get accurate transcripts with timestamps, speaker labels, summaries, and action items — all powered by AI.
How MP4 Transcription Works
Three simple steps to convert your MP4 to text.
Upload Your MP4
Drag and drop your MP4 video file or click to browse. Files up to 5GB are supported with no conversion needed.
AI Processes Video
Our AI extracts audio, recognizes speech, identifies speakers, and analyzes visual content simultaneously.
Get Full Transcript
Receive timestamped text, speaker labels, a concise summary, key points, and extracted action items.
More Than Basic Transcription
Recal extracts maximum value from your MP4 files with advanced AI.
Vision AI Analysis
Goes beyond audio. Our AI sees screen shares, presentations, and visual content in your MP4 videos.
Timestamped Output
Every word linked to its exact timestamp. Click any line to jump to that moment in the video.
50+ Languages
Transcribe MP4 files in any language. Auto-detection works seamlessly across multilingual content.
Action Item Extraction
AI identifies tasks, decisions, and follow-ups mentioned in the video with smart owner detection.
What You Get from MP4 Transcription
Every MP4 upload gives you comprehensive, actionable output.
Full Transcript
Complete word-for-word transcription with timestamps and speaker identification.
Summary
Concise overview of what was discussed, decided, and planned in the video.
Action Items
Tasks and follow-ups automatically extracted with assignees and deadlines.
Key Moments
Important timestamps highlighted so you can jump to what matters most.
Also Works With Other Formats
MP4 is our most popular, but we support all major video formats.
Need to transcribe a different format? See all supported video formats
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free, upgrade when you're ready. No hidden fees, cancel anytime.
What's included
- 1 hr of async recaps per month
- Up to 3 async recaps per month
- AI summaries & tasks
- 3 Q&A questions per recap
- All integrations (Slack, Linear, Notion)
- 7-day retention
- Markdown export
Not included
- No meeting recaps
- No custom templates
- No team workspaces
What's included
- 5 hrs of meeting recaps/month
- 10 hrs of async recaps/month
- Up to 2 hrs per recap
- Up to 5 workspaces
- 3 team members per workspace
- Multiple recap templates
- 30 Q&A questions per recap
- All integrations
- 30-day retention
- Markdown & PDF export
What's included
- 15 hrs of meeting recaps/month
- 30 hrs of async recaps/month
- Up to 4 hrs per recap
- Unlimited workspaces
- 10 team members per workspace
- Custom recap templates
- 100 Q&A questions per recap
- All integrations
- 180-day retention
- Branded sharing
- Priority support
Have questions? Check our FAQ or contact us.
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MP4 Transcription FAQ
Questions about MP4 transcription. Need more help? Reach out to us.
Simply drag and drop your MP4 file into Recal or click to upload. Our AI automatically processes the video, extracts the audio, and generates a timestamped transcript with speaker labels. No conversion or preprocessing needed.
Recal supports MP4 files up to 5GB in size.
Recal achieves over 95% accuracy on clear audio. Our AI uses state-of-the-art speech recognition and continuously improves. Accuracy depends on audio quality, background noise, and speaker clarity.
Yes! Recal supports MP4 transcription in 50+ languages including Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, and many more. The AI automatically detects the spoken language.
Yes! Unlike audio-only transcription tools, Recal also uses vision AI to understand visual content in your MP4 — screen shares, presentations, charts, and demonstrations are all captured in the analysis.
Yes, the timestamped transcript can be exported in SRT format for subtitles. Each line of dialogue is linked to its exact timestamp, making it perfect for creating video captions.
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