Transcribe Arabic Video and Audio, Get the Text
Upload an Arabic video or audio file, or paste a link, and ScreenApp turns the spoken Arabic into a transcript with speaker labels and timestamps. There is no download step for a URL: paste the link and the tool fetches and transcribes it directly.
You get a transcript you can search, edit in the browser, and export, instead of replaying the recording to find a quote.
What you get:
- A transcript with speaker labels and timestamps, in 99 languages
- Export as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT
- Translate the transcript or captions: transcript and caption translation
- Ask AI questions about the recording and get answers that point to the moment it happened
- Free plan: one recording of up to 45 minutes, with AI chat on it
How to Transcribe Arabic Video to Text
- Upload or paste a link: Drag in your Arabic video or audio file (MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, and FLV, or MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG and FLAC) or paste a link from YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and most other public video links (Twitch, Loom, Dropbox, Google Drive, Pinterest, X, Threads, Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili) through a generic importer.
- Let it transcribe: The Arabic audio is converted to text, speakers are separated, and every sentence gets a timestamp.
- Search, edit, export: Read the transcript in the browser, edit it, and export as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT.
Accuracy depends on the audio. Clean, single-speaker Arabic audio with no background noise transcribes best; a distant microphone or overlapping speakers will have more gaps. See how we measure accuracy by language.
Arabic Transcription vs Other Apps
| Feature | ScreenApp | HappyScribe | Sonix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial | one recording, up to 45 min | 10 min | 30 min |
| Export formats (entry tier) | PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT | TXT, SRT | DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT |
| Speaker identification | Included | Not stated on the Arabic page | Not stated on the Arabic page |
| Translation | transcript and caption translation | Not stated on the Arabic page | Not stated on the Arabic page |
| Entry paid plan | $19/month annual | $8.50/month annual | $25/month |
Sources, checked 2026-09-13: github.com/screenappai/screenapp-new/blob/main/apps/web/src/app/api/files/[id]/transcript/export/route.ts, github.com/screenappai/screenapp-new/blob/main/apps/web/src/features/microtools/ScreenTranslator.tsx, screenapp.io/pricing, screenapp.io/help/how-many-minutes-can-i-record, happyscribe.com/pricing, sonix.ai/pricing
- vs HappyScribe: HappyScribe’s free trial covers 10 minutes, and the free tier’s exports are limited to TXT, SRT; Basic starts at $8.50 a month billed annually. ScreenApp’s free plan exports as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT from the start.
- vs Sonix: Sonix gives a 30-minute free trial with no card required, and Core is $25 a month. ScreenApp’s free plan is one recording of up to 45 minutes, with AI chat included.
Who Needs Arabic Transcription
Media producers and subtitlers transcribe Arabic film, documentary, and online video content, then use the transcript as the base for subtitles and captions.
Academics and researchers transcribe interviews, focus groups, and field recordings with Arabic-speaking participants, then code the text for qualitative analysis.
Journalists and content teams turn an Arabic interview or press briefing into a transcript they can quote from directly, with a timestamp for each sentence.
Businesses expanding into Middle Eastern and North African markets transcribe customer calls and interviews to review feedback without relying on a bilingual team member to listen back.
Podcasters and video creators transcribe an Arabic-language episode to write show notes, pull quotes, and add captions for viewers who watch without sound.
FAQ
How accurate is Arabic transcription?
Accuracy is measured by language on the accuracy page, which lists Arabic among the supported languages. Accuracy drops with background noise, overlapping speakers, or a distant microphone.
How do I transcribe an Arabic video?
Upload your video or audio file, or paste a link, and the transcript is generated automatically with speaker labels and timestamps. Read it in the browser, edit it, then export it in your preferred format.
Can I transcribe an Arabic YouTube video?
Yes. Paste the video’s link and the tool fetches and transcribes it directly, with no separate download step.
Is there a free way to transcribe Arabic audio or video?
Yes. See the pricing page for the current free plan, which includes the transcript, speaker labels, and AI chat on that recording.
Can I get speaker labels on an Arabic transcript?
Yes, speaker identification runs automatically and labels each speaker in the transcript, with a timestamp linking each sentence back to its moment in the recording.
Can the Arabic transcript be translated?
Yes. See the translator for how transcript and caption translation works.
What formats can I upload for Arabic transcription?
Common video and audio formats are supported; see the supported file types help article for the full list. You can also paste a link instead of downloading the file first.
Is it safe to upload Arabic recordings for transcription?
Yes. Uploads are encrypted in transit and at rest, and recordings are not used to train AI models. Security controls are published on the trust center.
