How Transkripe works
You start with transcript text from captions or AI audio transcription on a public YouTube video. Optional summaries, notes and key points are created from that text so you can check results against the source.
Paste a video link- Paste URL or ID. Transkripe validates identifiers before requesting transcript generation.
- Load transcript text.Transcript text appears from available captions or direct AI audio transcription. Swap subtitle languages wherever additional tracks ship publicly.
- Generate optional AI drafts.Summary, Notes or Key Points use transcript text. Credit requirements are shown beside Generate buttons when they apply.
Frequently asked questions
- What happens first?
- You paste or type a valid public YouTube link or eleven-character ID. Transkripe normalizes it and jumps to the transcript page tied to that video.
- Is transcript reading free?
- Yes for caption-based transcripts. AI audio transcription and paid AI formats use Credits.
- When can I use summaries or notes?
- After transcript text loads from captions or AI audio transcription you can tap Summary, Notes or Key Points. Credit details are shown in the app.
- Does this handle every recording?
- Transkripe supports captions and AI audio transcription, but private, unavailable, blocked or age-restricted videos may still fail.
- Where does text processing run?
- Transkripe-hosted services use transcript text after it loads from captions or AI audio transcription. AI outputs are generated from that text.
- Is Transkripe part of Google?
- No. Google and YouTube are trademarks of their owners. Transkripe is independent.
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