textfromlink

Video transcript generator Turn video into text from a link.

This video transcript generator turns a public video link from YouTube or Instagram, or a recording you upload, into a searchable transcript with timestamps, ready to copy or export as TXT, SRT or VTT.

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youtube.com/watch?v=…Transcript
Example transcriptEN · 00:21
00:00
Speaker 1

Every good idea starts with a conversation.

00:06
Speaker 2

So the trick is to keep the words that matter.

00:13
Speaker 1

Exactly. Search it, quote it, and turn it into captions.

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Three steps to your transcript

How it works
  1. 1

    Add your recording

    Paste a public link or upload a file you have permission to use.

  2. 2

    Get the words

    Generate a transcript with timestamps in the recording’s language.

  3. 3

    Make it yours

    Review the text, then copy or export it as TXT, SRT, or VTT.

Ready to work with

  • Find any moment

    Search the words and keep their timestamps.

  • Edit before you share

    Correct names and details right in the transcript.

  • Take it anywhere

    Copy text or export subtitles for your next edit.

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A few quick answers

All FAQs
How does this video transcript generator work?

Paste a public YouTube or Instagram link, or upload an audio/video file. We look for available captions, then use speech recognition if captions are unavailable. Your result includes timestamps and exportable text.

What kind of video links can I submit?

Public, directly accessible links to videos you own, that are publicly accessible, or that you are authorized to process. We don't support links that require a login.

What is included in the free allowance?

Sign in for a one-time 1-minute trial. Each user receives a cumulative 60-second allowance that does not reset each day, on another device, or after account deletion. Failed jobs release unused reservations.

How much do longer transcripts cost?

Credit packs start at $4.90 for 100 credits. One credit covers one started minute of a completed recording, up to 60 minutes per recording. Failed tasks never cost credits.

How accurate is the transcript?

Accuracy depends on audio quality, accents, and overlapping voices. Copy the text or export TXT, SRT, or VTT with timestamps, then review names, numbers, and timing before publishing.

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