BriefVox AI

Convert audio, video and YouTube to text, notes and subtitles

Upload a file or paste a YouTube link. BriefVox creates a transcript with speakers and timestamps, lets you edit it with synced audio, then exports TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT or AI Notes.

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  • 10 free minutes every month
  • Audio auto-deleted after 3 days

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From transcript to notes and export in one workspace

Click any transcript segment to hear the exact moment, review the text, create notes and export the final file.

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How do you explain when things don't go as we assume? Or better, how do you explain when others are able to achieve things that seem to defy all of the assumptions?

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For example, why is Apple so innovative? Year after year, after year, after year, they're more innovative than all their competition.

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And yet, they're just a computer company. They're just like everyone else. They have the same access to the same talent, the same agencies, the same consultants, the same media.

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Then why is it that they seem to have something different? Why is it that Martin Luther King led the Civil Rights Movement?

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He wasn't the only man who suffered in a pre-civil rights America. And he certainly wasn't the only great orator of the day. Why him?

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And why is it that the Wright Brothers were able to figure out controlled, powered, manned flight when other teams were better funded?

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There's something else at play here.

Generated note

BriefVox keeps the main idea, follow-up and reusable quotes next to the transcript.

Summary, decisions and action items stay attached to the source recording.
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Demo source: Simon Sinek, “How great leaders inspire action” TEDxPuget Sound, 2009.

Try it with your own recording — free
  • No card required
  • 10 free minutes every month
  • Audio auto-deleted after 3 days

Workflow

From recording to finished file in four steps

1

Upload or paste a link

Use audio, video or a YouTube link. For longer files, you can leave the page and come back when the transcript is ready.

2

Get text with speakers

BriefVox creates a timestamped transcript and groups speech by speaker labels.

3

Review in the editor

Click text to hear the exact moment, rename speakers and polish the transcript online.

4

Export or create notes

Download DOCX, TXT, SRT or VTT, or generate AI Notes and translations when you need them.

Product

Turn recordings into text you can actually use

Transcribe audio, video and YouTube, review the text, create AI notes and export documents or subtitles from one workspace.

Transcript with speakers

BriefVox groups the transcript by speaker and adds timestamps, so you can quickly see who said what and when.

  • Audio, video and YouTube input
  • Speaker labels you can rename
  • Timestamps for every segment

Editor synced with audio

Click any line to hear the exact moment, rename speakers, fix wording and keep the transcript export-ready.

  • Click-to-play segments
  • Inline editing
  • Speaker cleanup

AI Notes and translation

Create summaries, action items, decisions, chapters, quotes and translations from the finished transcript. You always confirm the AI Token cost before generation.

  • Cost shown before use
  • Notes stay with the transcript
  • Translation for finished transcripts

Exports and subtitles

Download clean documents or timed subtitle files ready for YouTube, video editors and sharing.

  • TXT and DOCX
  • SRT and VTT
  • Ready for YouTube and editors

Pricing

Try it free, then choose the way you work

Use the free plan to check quality. One-time packages are good for occasional recordings; subscriptions are better for regular work.

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Free

Check quality without a card.

$0
Transcription10 min/month
AI TokensAI Notes available in paid plans
  • 10 min every month
  • Editor and export
  • No automatic payment
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Best for regular work

Pro

Best starting point for regular work.

$17.99-50%
$8.99first month

Then $17.99/month

Transcription2,500 min/mo
AI Tokens180 AI Tokens/mo

≈ $0.22 per hour of audio (first month)

  • 2,500 min/mo
  • 180 AI Tokens/mo
  • Lower cost for regular use
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-50%

Plus

Pay once for longer recordings.

$14.99-50%
$7.49first purchase

Plus package: 50% off only on the first purchase.

Transcription750 min
AI Tokens30 AI Tokens

≈ $0.60 per hour of audio (first purchase)

  • 750 min
  • 30 AI Tokens
  • Valid for 12 months
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Starter promotion

Minutes are for transcription. AI Tokens are for AI Notes, translation and reports. The cost is shown before you use tokens.

The discount is applied automatically at checkout when this is your first purchase of that type.

-50%

Monthly subscriptions

50% off the first month, then the standard price. One use per person.

-50%

Packages from Standard upward

50% off the first Standard, Plus, Power, or Studio package. Mini has no promotion.

Why BriefVox

Designed to turn recordings into finished files, not just raw speech-to-text

Upload, review, edit, export and keep control of your source audio in one place.

Private by design

Audio is processed on BriefVox infrastructure and kept out of third-party transcription services.

Ready exports

Download TXT, DOCX, SRT or VTT after editing the transcript once.

Minutes without surprises

Choose packages for occasional files or subscriptions when recordings are part of your week.

3-day audio retention

Source audio is deleted automatically after 3 days while the transcript stays available.

Multilingual workflow

Use the app in 8 interface languages and transcribe recordings in 100 supported languages.

Free to start

10 transcription minutes every month, no card required. Upgrade only when you need more.

Use cases and formats

Start from the file or the job you need done

Choose the outcome you need: a searchable meeting record, clean subtitles, interview notes, podcast material or a ready text export.

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Languages

100 transcription languages in one workspace

Leave language on Auto or choose the language yourself. BriefVox handles multilingual audio, video and YouTube links, then keeps editing, AI Notes and exports in the same workspace.

Auto-detection is available when you are not sure which language is in the recording.

Questions

What people usually check before uploading

Can I transcribe Zoom, Teams or Google Meet recordings?

Yes. Export the recording from Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, then upload the file to BriefVox. MP4 and M4A files from those platforms work out of the box.

What audio and video formats can I upload?

BriefVox accepts MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, WebM, OPUS, AAC and most other common audio and video formats. YouTube links work too — just paste the URL.

How accurate is the transcription?

Accuracy depends on audio quality, background noise, accents and speaker overlap. Clear recordings are usually much easier to transcribe, and the built-in editor lets you fix anything that needs correction.

How long does transcription take?

Processing time depends on file length, queue and audio quality. Short files can finish quickly, while longer recordings show progress in your dashboard.

Can I use YouTube links?

Yes, if you have the right to process that material. Paste the YouTube URL directly — no download needed. The upload flow records your confirmation.

Can I edit the transcript?

Yes. The editor is synced with audio, so clicking any segment jumps to the exact moment in the recording. You can fix wording, rename speakers and clean up the text without leaving BriefVox.

Can I export subtitles?

Yes. You can export SRT and VTT subtitle files ready for YouTube, video editors and streaming platforms. TXT and DOCX are also available for documents and notes.

Does BriefVox identify real people?

No. BriefVox separates speakers into generic labels such as Speaker 1 and Speaker 2. It does not identify or name real individuals. You can rename labels yourself in the editor.

Do I need a credit card for the Free plan?

No. The free account gives you 10 minutes every month with no card required and no automatic payment. You only pay if you choose a package or subscription.

How do AI Tokens work?

AI Tokens are credits used to create AI Notes, summaries, translations and reports. You always see the cost before generation.

FAQ

Bring your next recording into one clean workspace.

Create a free account, upload a file or paste a link, and see the transcript, editor and exports in practice.

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