How Transkripe works
You start with captions from a public YouTube video. Optional summaries, notes and key points are created from the transcript text so you can check the result against the source.
Paste a video link- Paste URL or ID. Transkripe validates identifiers before requesting captions tied to them.
- Load captions when YouTube publishes them.Timed captions appear in the Transcript panel. Swap subtitle languages wherever additional tracks ship publicly.
- Generate optional AI drafts.Summary, Notes or Key Points use transcript text. Daily AI limits 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 when captions publish publicly alongside the playback. Costs only appear if you subscribe later for billed extras.
- When can I use summaries or notes?
- After captions display in Transkripe you can tap Summary, Notes or Key Points. Anonymous browsers inherit daily quotas. Signed-in browsers may unlock more headroom referenced on Pricing.
- Does this handle every recording?
- No. Captionless uploads, private embeds or region blocks halt with explanatory messaging.
- Where does text processing run?
- Transkripe-hosted services use transcript text after captions load. AI outputs are generated from that text, not from missing audio.
- Is Transkripe part of Google?
- No. Google and YouTube are trademarks of their owners. Transkripe is independent.
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