Is Transcript Extract free to use?

Yes. Transcript Extract is a 100% free tool for processing media up to 5 minutes in duration. By leveraging efficient LLM infrastructure, we eliminate the need for subscriptions or credit cards while maintaining zero latency overhead.

Which platforms are supported?

Our extraction engine officially supports YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and X (Twitter). The system utilizes optimized request streaming, resulting in a 99% extraction success rate across these 4 primary platforms.

How does the transcription work?

The system utilizes the OpenAI Whisper speech-to-text model. When you paste a URL, our backend extracts the raw audio stream and performs inference with ~99% word-level accuracy, returning clean text in under 10 seconds on average.

Yes. Engineered with strict privacy protocols, we operate with a 0-log retention policy. We do not track IP addresses or store resulting transcripts in any database. The tool is fully GDPR compliant, ensuring your conversational data remains ephemeral.

What is the maximum video length?

The architecture is currently optimized for short-form content, supporting a maximum duration of 5 minutes or a 15MB audio payload per request. This strict limit prevents memory bottlenecks on our transcription servers.

Do I need to create an account?

No. We implement a frictionless, zero-auth architecture. You can instantly initiate speech recognition requests by simply pasting a valid URL without generating API keys or user credentials.

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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

Short version

Transcript Extract is a free, experimental research tool. By using it, you agree to use it lawfully and responsibly. You are solely responsible for the video URLs you submit and for ensuring your use complies with applicable laws and platform terms of service.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Transcript Extract. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and the transcription services we provide ("Services"). Our Privacy Policy also governs your use of our Services.

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. License to Use

We grant you a limited, personal, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services in accordance with these Terms. You may not resell, commercially exploit, or redistribute any part of the Services or its output without explicit written permission.

4. User Responsibilities

When you submit a video URL through our Services, you affirm and guarantee that:

The content you are requesting to transcribe is publicly accessible.
Your use complies with the terms of service of the originating platform (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, etc.).
You are not using the Services to infringe on any copyright, trademark, privacy, or other intellectual property rights.
You are solely responsible for how you use the generated transcript.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Services:

In any way that violates any applicable law or regulation.
To infringe upon or violate intellectual property rights.
To transmit spam, malicious code, or any harmful content.
To overburden, damage, or impair the Services — including automated scraping, bots, or denial-of-service attacks.
To misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
For any purpose that is harmful, fraudulent, or unlawful.

6. Fair Use & Copyright

Transcript Extract is intended strictly for educational and research purposes. Transcripts are generated from publicly accessible video content. We do not endorse, facilitate, or encourage copyright infringement. Users are responsible for ensuring their use of transcripts complies with applicable copyright laws and the terms of service of the relevant video platforms.

If you believe any activity on our platform infringes your copyright, please contact us so we can act promptly.

7. Intellectual Property

The Services, including all underlying code, design, and branding, are the intellectual property of Transcript Extract. The generated transcripts are derived from content owned by third parties; we claim no ownership over them. You retain full responsibility for how you store, share, or use any transcript you generate.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Services rely on third-party APIs including Groq AI for speech-to-text transcription, and yt-dlp for audio extraction. We have no control over these services, and their availability may affect the reliability of our Services. We are not responsible for any issues arising from third-party service outages or changes.

9. Disclaimer of Warranty

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICES. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

In particular, transcription accuracy depends on audio quality, language, and the capabilities of the underlying AI model. We do not guarantee error-free output.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TRANSCRIPT EXTRACT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Because the Services are provided free of charge, our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall not exceed zero (€0).

11. Service Availability

Transcript Extract is an experimental, non-commercial project running on limited infrastructure. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services at any time without notice. We are not liable for any loss resulting from such interruptions.

Rate limits apply: free users are limited to 20 requests/hour, and video duration is capped at 5 minutes for free tier requests.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts.

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