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Video Link to TextPaste a URL. Skip the Download.

FastScribe transcribes public video links from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook. Paste the link and get a timestamped transcript; you do not download the video or install anything. Links can be up to 60 minutes long.

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We supportYouTubeTikTokInstagramXFacebookMP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, MOV, etc.

What Link Transcription Covers

One input box for five platforms.

Five Platforms, One Workflow

Paste a public link from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook. The same steps apply to each.

No Download Step

You never save the video to your device. FastScribe reads the public link and returns the transcript.

Timestamped Sentences

Each sentence has a start and end time, so you can find a quote in the video or export subtitles.

Export TXT, DOCX, XLSX and SRT

Download the transcript as plain text, a Word document, a spreadsheet or a subtitle file.

Translate and Summarize

Translate the transcript and export a translated or bilingual file. AI summaries and mind maps use credits separately.

Available to AI Agents

The same link transcription is exposed through the FastScribe MCP server for Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients.

How to Transcribe a Video Link

From URL to transcript in three steps.

Step 1

Copy the Public Link

Copy the video URL from the address bar or the share menu. The video must be viewable without signing in.

Step 2

Paste It into FastScribe

Step 3

Review and Export

Read the transcript, correct names and numbers in the editor, then export the format you need.

What Works and What Does Not

Known limits, stated up front.

Works: public videos

Public YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook videos up to 60 minutes.

Can fail: restricted videos

Private, age-restricted, members-only, region-locked or deleted videos can fail, even if they play in your signed-in browser.

Not supported: Vimeo, SoundCloud, Bilibili links

Vimeo and SoundCloud page URLs are not supported; upload a file you have permission to use. Bilibili is not supported.

Video Link Transcription Questions

Platforms, cost and limits.

Which sites can FastScribe transcribe from a link without downloading?

YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook. The video must be public.

How much does a link transcription cost?

3 credits per started minute, with a minimum of 3 credits. A 10-minute video costs 30 credits. New accounts get 120 free credits.

How long can the video be?

Up to 60 minutes per link. For longer recordings, upload the audio or video file instead; uploads can be up to 1 GB.

Why did my link fail?

The most common causes are a private or restricted video, a deleted video, an unsupported platform, or a video longer than the limit. Credits are not charged for a link that fails.

Does the transcript include speaker labels?

Transcripts from links may not include speaker labels. For interviews and meetings where speakers matter, upload the recording file.

Can I use this for videos I do not own?

Only transcribe content you have the right to use, and follow each platform’s terms. Review the transcript before quoting or publishing it.

Paste a Link and Try It

Link transcription needs a free account, which comes with 120 credits. The 15 guest credits apply to file uploads.

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Platform Pages and Reference

Per-platform guides and exact limits.