Search On-Screen Text in a Video Instantly.Search On-Screen Text in a Video Instantly
Type any words and find exactly when they appear on screen.
Captions, slides, signs, or titles - type the text you remember and SearchByVideo locates every frame where it appears, complete with timestamps.
Why Search with SearchByVideo
Powerful features designed to help you find and extract video moments instantly.
Reads On-Screen Text
AI recognizes text in captions, slides, signs, and titles inside your video.
Search by Words
Type the exact words you remember and find every frame that displays them.
Jump to the Timestamp
Each text match includes a timestamp so you can go straight to the frame.
Instant Scanning
Scan a full video for on-screen text in seconds without manual review.
Perfect For
SearchByVideo works for anyone who needs to find moments in videos.
Course Creators
Find the slide or title where a term is shown across recorded lessons.
Editors and Producers
Locate lower-thirds, captions, or graphics that display specific text.
Compliance Teams
Search recordings for on-screen disclaimers or required wording.
Students and Researchers
Find the moment a quote or figure appears on screen in a lecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search on-screen text in a video?
To search on-screen text in a video, upload the file and type the words you are looking for. SearchByVideo's AI reads the text in the footage and returns the timestamps where it appears.
Can AI read text shown inside a video?
Yes, AI can read text shown inside a video. SearchByVideo recognizes on-screen text such as captions, slides, and signs, then lets you search it by keyword.
Does this find spoken words or on-screen words?
This finds words that appear on screen. It reads visible text such as titles, captions, and signs, and returns the timestamps where those words are displayed.
Do I need subtitles or a transcript first?
No, you do not need subtitles or a transcript. SearchByVideo reads text directly from the video frames, so you can search footage without prior captioning.
What affects how well on-screen text is found?
How well on-screen text is found depends on its clarity. Large, high-contrast, and steady text is easiest to detect and match to accurate timestamps.
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