Full text
Every spoken word, cleaned up into readable paragraphs.
“To patch a tube, first find the hole…”
Turn your videos into text
Upload a video or paste a link, and Manus turns what is said into text. Ask for the full text, a summary, steps, or key points.
One video, four kinds of text
Play the sample video, then switch tabs. Each tab shows what comes back when you ask for a different kind of text.
How to convert video to text
It takes one message. Add the video, say what you want, and the text shows up in the chat.
Get the text in the format you need
Ask for one format or several. Every result is plain text you can copy, edit, and share.
Summary
A short overview of what the video covers.
“A quick guide to patching a bike inner tube…”
Key points
The main ideas as a list you can scan in seconds.
“Keep the glue layer thin.”
Step-by-step guide
Numbered steps from a tutorial or demo, ready to follow.
“1. Pump a little air into the tube…”
Article or post draft
A first draft of a blog post, newsletter, or social post.
“Fix a flat in five minutes”
Quotes
The lines worth repeating, word for word.
“Then press the patch on hard.”
Need every line with speaker names and timestamps? Use the video transcript generator.
Ways to use the text from a video
Use the text to compare, train, and post. Try a prompt and change the details to fit your video.
3 ads
Break down competitor video ads
Get the words from each ad, then compare the hooks, claims, and calls to action side by side.
Convert the three competitor video ads I upload to text. Then compare their hooks, main claims, and calls to action in a table.
Demo video
Turn product demos into feature notes
Change a recorded demo into a list of the features it shows and the questions a buyer might ask.
Convert the product demo video I upload to text. Then list every feature it shows and write five questions a buyer might ask.
Training video
Make checklists from training videos
Change a staff training video into a short checklist that new team members can follow on shift.
Convert the staff training video I upload to text, then turn it into a short checklist a new team member can follow.
Short video
Write captions from your short videos
Get the text of a short video, then turn it into captions and post copy. To change the clip itself, open the AI video editor.
Convert the short video I upload to text. Then write an Instagram caption and a shorter TikTok caption, each with three hashtags.
YouTube video to text, or your own file
Paste a link or add a file. Audio recordings and long videos work too.
YouTube and other video links
Paste the link in the chat and ask for the text. You do not need to download the video first.
Video files
Upload a recording from your computer, or drag it onto the chat box.
Audio files
MP3, WAV, M4A, and WEBM work too. The multimedia processing guide explains what Manus can do with audio and video.
Long recordings
Manus can work through videos that run for hours. Only need one part? Trim it first with the online video cutter.
More video tools from Manus
Crop a video, make a GIF, or create a new clip.
Frequently asked questions
How does turning a video into text work?
Manus listens to the speech in the video and writes it out as text. You can keep the full text or ask for it in another form, such as a summary, key points, or numbered steps.
How do I get the text from a video?
Upload the video or paste its link in Manus, then say what text you want, for example “Give me the full text” or “Summarize this in five points.” The text appears in the chat, ready to copy or edit.
Can I get the text from a YouTube video?
Yes. Paste the YouTube link and ask for the text. You do not need to download the video first.
Is it free to turn a video into text?
Turning a video into text runs as a Manus task and uses credits from your plan. Check your plan to see how many credits you have.
Can I get the text in another language?
Yes. Say which language you want, for example “Give me the text of this video in Spanish.” Check names and specialist terms before you share it.
Is this the same as a transcript?
A transcript lists every line, often with speaker names and timestamps. Here you can also ask for a summary, notes, a guide, or a draft post. For line-by-line transcripts, use the Manus video transcript generator.
How long can the video be?
Manus can process videos up to several hours long. Longer videos take more time.
Can I convert audio files to text too?
Yes. MP3, WAV, M4A, WEBM, and most common audio formats work the same way as video.
How accurate is the text?
Accuracy depends on the audio. Clear speech gives the best results. Check names and specialist terms, and ask Manus to fix anything it got wrong.
Turn your next video into text
Add a file or paste a link, and Manus gives you the words in the format you ask for.
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