Transcribe Lecture
CentClip converts lecture recordings into accurate transcripts, SRT files, and burned-in caption videos in minutes. Ideal for students, educators, and researchers who need searchable text from long audio or video without a recurring subscription.
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How to transcribe lecture
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Upload your lecture recording
Drag and drop your lecture file directly onto the page - no account required to get started. CentClip accepts common video and audio formats including MP4, MOV, M4A, and MP3. Your first 5 minutes are processed free, so short lectures or sample clips cost nothing.
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Choose your language and output format
Select the spoken language from over 50 supported options - useful for multilingual lecture series or courses taught in a second language. Pick whether you want a plain transcript, an SRT caption file, a VTT file, or a video with captions burned directly into the picture. CentClip transcribes the original language; it does not translate.
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Download your transcript or caption file
Once processing finishes, download the format you selected - plain text, SRT, VTT, or an MP4 with burned-in captions. SRT and VTT files can be imported into YouTube, Moodle, Canvas, Zoom, or any platform that accepts standard caption tracks. Burned-in MP4s are ready to share or upload anywhere without a separate caption file.
Why choose CentClip?
Long lecture files don't blow up your budget
A 90-minute lecture costs $4.50 - less than a coffee. Because CentClip charges a flat 5 cents per minute with no monthly seat fee, a professor transcribing one or two lectures a week pays only for what they actually process. There is no pressure to hit a usage tier or lose pre-paid minutes at the end of the month.
Captions go straight into your LMS without reformatting
CentClip exports standard SRT and VTT files that Canvas, Moodle, Panopto, and YouTube all accept natively. Students using screen readers or watching without sound get compliant captions without any manual reformatting step. Burned-in MP4 output is there when you need captions locked to the video for platforms that strip caption tracks.
No account needed to try it on a real lecture
The first 5 minutes process without signup, so you can test CentClip on an actual clip from a lecture before committing a single dollar. That is enough to verify accuracy on your instructor's accent, discipline-specific vocabulary, or a particular recording setup. Credits only need to be purchased if the results meet your standard.
FAQ
How accurate is CentClip for lecture transcription?
Accuracy depends on audio quality and the clarity of the speaker, but clear lecture recordings in supported languages typically achieve very high word-level accuracy. Technical vocabulary and proper nouns are handled better when the audio is clean and the speaker is close to the microphone.
Is there a free trial for transcribing lectures?
Yes - your first 5 minutes are processed free with no account required. After that, the cost is 5 cents per minute with no subscription; you buy credits when you need them.
What file formats can I upload for lecture transcription?
CentClip accepts common video and audio formats including MP4, MOV, M4A, MP3, and similar file types. If you have a lecture recorded on Zoom, Teams, or a phone, the standard export from those platforms will work.
Do my CentClip credits expire?
Credits never expire. Buy a block when you have a batch of lectures to process, then come back months later and the balance will still be there.