Scribeify

Paste a Link, Get the Transcript

Skip the download step. Paste any video URL from YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Dropbox, Google Drive, or a direct MP4 link, and receive accurate text in minutes.

How to use Paste a Link, Get the Transcript in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Paste the video URL

    Copy a link from YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Dropbox, Google Drive, or any direct MP4/MP3 URL and paste it into the input box.

  2. 2

    Choose language

    Pick a language from the 99+ supported, or let AI auto-detect. Enable speaker separation for multi-person content.

  3. 3

    Read, edit, export

    Your transcript appears with timestamps. Edit inline, export as TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, or VTT.

Why choose Paste a Link, Get the Transcript

  • Works with top platforms

    YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Dropbox, Google Drive, direct MP4/MP3 URLs — paste and go.

  • 99+ languages

    English, Spanish, Mandarin, French, German, Japanese — all covered, with auto-detect.

  • No download needed

    We fetch the video server-side. Your device and bandwidth stay free.

  • SRT and VTT export

    Ready-to-use subtitle files for YouTube, Vimeo, or your own video player.

  • Privacy-first

    Only the URL you paste is processed. Transcripts auto-delete after 24 hours.

Who uses Paste a Link, Get the Transcript

  • YouTubers repurposing content

    Turn existing YouTube uploads into blog posts, tweet threads, or Medium articles.

  • Research from public media

    Quote press conferences, interviews, and keynotes without manual note-taking.

  • Language learners

    Read along to native-speaker content with timestamped transcripts and SRT files.

  • Content moderation and compliance

    Audit public video for policy compliance by searching the transcript text.

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Frequently asked questions

Which platforms are supported?
YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Dropbox, Google Drive, Facebook (public videos), Instagram (public videos), and any direct MP4/MP3/M4A URL.
Does it work on private or login-protected videos?
No. Only publicly accessible URLs are supported. For private content, download the file first and use the Video to Text uploader.
How long can the video be?
Up to 2 hours per URL on the free tier. Longer videos will be split automatically. Pro users can process up to 10 hours per month.
Is pasting a link slower than uploading?
Usually faster — we fetch at data center bandwidth (hundreds of Mbps), often outpacing a home upload.
Are YouTube videos legal to transcribe?
Transcribing publicly available content for personal research, commentary, or fair use is generally allowed. Check the platform terms for your specific use case. We do not redistribute the original video.
Can I get time-coded subtitles?
Yes. Both SRT and VTT exports are included, with word-level timestamps embedded.

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