Copy on-screen text from a video
Recorded a lecture, a webinar or a screen share? Get the text that appears on screen — slides, captions and titles — without uploading the video.
- From
- MP4, WebM, MOV
- To
- Copyable text
- Uploaded
- Never
How to copy text from a video
Add the video
Drop an MP4, WebM or MOV file. It is checked and opened on your device only.
Let it read the frames
DigiCompress looks at still pictures taken from across the video and reads the words on each one.
Copy or save
Copy the text or save it as a text file. Then the video and the text are wiped from the page.
Tips for accurate text
- This reads words on screen, not speech
- It copies text you can see — slides, captions, signs. It does not turn spoken words into text.
- Screen recordings work best
- Slides and screen shares have large, clear text that reads very accurately.
- Long videos take longer
- A laptop or desktop finishes long recordings faster than an older phone.
Frequently asked questions
Does it write down what people say?
No. It reads words that appear on screen, such as slides, captions and titles. It does not listen to the sound.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The video is opened and read on your own device and is never sent to DigiCompress or anyone else.
Why is the first time a little slower?
The first time you pick a language, your browser fetches a small language pack from our website so it can read the letters. It keeps it for next time, and your picture is never sent anywhere.
Which videos work?
MP4, WebM and MOV — the formats phones and screen recorders usually make.
Is DigiCompress free?
Yes. You can shrink 3 files a day without an account. Sign in with Google or an email link to use it as much as you like. We don’t sell anything inside the tool, and we never ask for payment details.