MPEG-2 (MPEG-2 video)
VoxScriber extracts audio from videos with MPEG-2, the standard codec for DVD and terrestrial digital TV used globally for two decades.
Yes, we support MPEG-2!
Technical Specifications
Advantages
- High audio quality with a good quality/size ratio
- Suitable for professional and commercial transcriptions
- VoxScriber extracts audio without prior manual conversion
- Automatic transcription with accuracy via AssemblyAI
Disadvantages
- Lossy compression — not ideal for final production masters
- Requires compatible container (.mov, .mkv, or .avi depending on the codec)
Use Cases
How It Works
Upload your file
Upload your MPEG-2 file via browser or drag and drop.
Automatic transcription
Our AI transcribes the audio with high accuracy in minutes.
Download the result
Download the transcription as text, SRT, VTT or other formats.
Yes, we support MPEG-2!
VoxScriber extracts audio from videos with MPEG-2, the standard codec for DVD and terrestrial digital TV used globally for two decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does VoxScriber support MPEG-2 files?
Yes! VoxScriber fully supports MPEG-2 files. Simply upload your file and our AI will automatically transcribe it with high accuracy.
What is the audio quality of MPEG-2?
MPEG-2 offers Very Good audio quality with Lossy compression. This makes it suitable for most transcription use cases — our AssemblyAI engine extracts audio accurately regardless of compression level.
How do I transcribe a MPEG-2 file to text?
Go to VoxScriber, upload your MPEG-2 file (up to 5 GB / 10 hours), select the language and click transcribe. Your result will be ready in minutes as text, SRT or VTT.
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