Which video links can FastScribe transcribe without a download?
FastScribe transcribes public video links from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook. You paste the link; you do not download the video first. A link can be up to 60 minutes long and costs 3 credits per started minute.
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Supported and unsupported platforms
| Platform | Paste a link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Yes | Public videos and Shorts |
| TikTok | Yes | Public videos |
| Yes | Public Reels and video posts | |
| X/Twitter | Yes | Public video posts |
| Yes | Public videos | |
| Vimeo | No | Upload a file you have permission to use instead |
| SoundCloud | No | Upload a file you have permission to use instead |
| Bilibili | No | Not supported |
What you need
Link transcription requires a signed-in account; a free account is enough. Guest credits apply to file uploads only. Credits are charged after the transcript is ready, so a link that fails is not charged.
Links that can fail
- Private, age-restricted, members-only or region-locked videos.
- Videos that play in your signed-in browser but are not public.
- Deleted videos and live streams that have not finished.
- Videos longer than 60 minutes.
How links are billed
Links cost 3 credits per started minute, with a minimum of 3 credits. A 10-minute video costs 30 credits. The estimate shown in the application before you start is the amount that applies.