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Paste a public video link
Copy a supported share URL or paste the full shared text that contains it.
5 free transcription minutes for new users
Video Transcript Generator: Paste a Link and Turn Video into Text
Works with public YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other supported video links. Get a copyable transcript with timestamps and export TXT, SRT, or VTT.
No file upload or video download required.
No card required · Pay as you go after the free allowance
One transcription service, three ways to use it
Choose the web, an AI agent, or the Chrome extension. Every task returns to Videosays.
Use on the web
Paste a public video link, follow task status, then copy text or export subtitles.
Open the web toolUse with AI
Let an agent read the Videosays Skill, submit links, and continue with the result.
See the AI workflowNew
Use the Chrome extension
Submit a transcription while you stay on the video page, with less copying and tab switching.
Video transcript result
Turn one video into complete text and a usable timeline
After the transcript is ready, copy the complete text or review each line by timestamp. Export TXT, SRT, or VTT when you need a file.
Copy the complete transcript
Get clean, editable text for notes, research, and content review.
Keep timestamped segments
Locate each statement in the original video without replaying the whole clip.
Export TXT, SRT, or VTT
Save plain text or continue with a subtitle editing workflow.
Transcription complete
18 segmentsTikTok
A weekend city walk worth remembering
By Travel NotesDuration 01:24
TimelineText
00:00 / 01:2400:00:03Paste a video link to start extracting the spoken content.
00:00:11Every subtitle line keeps its exact position in the video.
00:00:24Copy clean text or download a ready-to-use subtitle file.
Copy the result or download subtitles
TXTSRTVTT
How it works
Turn a video link into text in three steps
No local file upload is required. Start with a supported public video URL.
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Transcribe video to text
Videosays converts the spoken audio into editable text and timestamped segments.
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Copy or export the transcript
Copy the complete transcript or download TXT, SRT, or VTT.
Supported public video links
One place for transcripts from the platforms you watch
Choose a dedicated page for platform-specific link formats and guidance, or paste any supported public link above.
YouTube Transcript Generator
Generate transcripts and timestamps from public YouTube videos.
View platform guideTikTok Transcript Generator
Turn public TikTok videos into copyable transcripts.
View platform guideInstagram Transcript
Extract spoken text and timestamps from public Instagram videos and Reels.
View platform guideDouyin video links
Public Douyin links are supported from the main transcript form.
Douyin, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, Kuaishou, X, and WeChat Channels public links are also supported when the source is publicly accessible.
Use a video transcript wherever text works better
Create searchable notes
Turn lectures, interviews, tutorials, and useful clips into text you can search and quote.
Review creator scripts
Read hooks, claims, examples, and calls to action without replaying the video.
Prepare subtitle drafts
Keep timestamped text ready for subtitle review, editing, and publishing.
Accuracy and availability
Clear speech and public links produce the best results
Audio quality, background music, overlapping speakers, accents, and source availability can affect the transcript. Important names and numbers should be reviewed against the original video.
Public link
Private, removed, expired, login-only, or region-restricted videos may not be accessible.
Clear speech
Music-only videos, loud background audio, and overlapping speakers reduce transcription quality.
Human review
Check names, numbers, jargon, and critical quotations before publishing the result.
Videosays Skill for agents
Let your agent turn video links into working material.
Give your agent a short-video link. Videosays handles the transcription workflow so the agent can keep going with summaries, script breakdowns, topic mining, and subtitle drafts.
- Use the public SKILL.md from any agent workspace
- Let the agent wait for long video tasks instead of you
- Feed the result into summaries, scripts, notes, and archives
agent / skill.md
01 you give the agent a video link
02 the agent reads the Videosays skill
03 the agent receives text and continues the workflow
02 the agent reads the Videosays skill
03 the agent receives text and continues the workflow
$ Read https://videosays.com/SKILL.md
✓ skill loaded
✓ ready to process video links
✓ skill loaded
✓ ready to process video links
Simple, pay-as-you-go pricing
Start with 5 minutes, then pay as you go
Buy credits once and use them anytime. No subscription required.
FAQ
Questions before you start
Do I need to download or upload the video first?+
No. Paste a supported public video link or shared text that contains the link. Videosays does not provide source video downloads.
Does Videosays read captions or transcribe the spoken audio?+
Videosays generates text from the spoken content, so it can work even when the source video has no embedded captions.
Can I try the online video-to-text tool for free?+
Yes. New users receive 5 free transcription minutes with no card required. Additional minutes can be purchased when needed.
Which public video platforms are supported?+
Videosays supports public links from Douyin, TikTok, YouTube, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, Kuaishou, Instagram, X, and WeChat Channels. Availability depends on source access.
Why can some video links not be processed?+
Private, removed, expired, login-only, or region-restricted videos may not be publicly accessible. Videos without clear speech may also fail or return weak text.
What formats can I export?+
Copy the complete transcript or export timestamped results as TXT, SRT, and VTT.
How can I process video links in bulk?+
Use the website for occasional links. For repeat or automated workflows, use the Videosays Skill, CLI, or REST API.