Transcribe MKV video files to text
MKV (Matroska) is a popular container for screen recordings, downloaded videos, and streaming captures. Upload your MKV and get a full text transcript — no conversion needed.
No credit card required · 60 free minutes every month
Common MKV use cases
Screen recordings from OBS, downloaded lecture videos, and game captures are often saved as MKV. ScriptNova reads the primary audio track and transcribes it.
Automatic language detection means multilingual recordings are handled without manual setup.
Note on multiple audio tracks
MKV supports multiple audio tracks. ScriptNova uses the primary track. If your file has commentary or dubs on a secondary track, re-mux to a single-track file first.
Common questions
Is MKV supported directly?
Yes. Upload the .mkv file and ScriptNova handles the rest.
Is MKV transcription free?
Yes. 60 free minutes every month on the Free plan, no credit card required.
Can I export SRT from an MKV transcript?
Yes — SRT export is available on Pro plans.
My MKV has subtitles embedded — do they affect transcription?
No. ScriptNova transcribes the audio track; embedded subtitle tracks are ignored.
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- 60 min / month
- TXT export
- Language auto-detect
- 300 min / month
- TXT + DOCX export
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- 600 min / month
- TXT + DOCX + SRT
- Speaker labels + AI summary
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