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Free AI-powered transcript extractor

Get transcripts from any video

even without captions

A free YouTube transcript generator and video-to-text converter for TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit and 18+ platforms. No captions on the video? Our AI transcribes the audio in 99 languages.

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8.5k+
Transcripts generated
98%+
AI accuracy
2 Free
Credits on signup

Works with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit and more

How it works

Three steps to any transcript

1

Paste a video URL

Copy any video link — YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Twitch, or one of our tested platforms — and paste it into the search bar.

2

Extract or transcribe

We grab existing captions instantly, for free. No captions? Our AI transcribes the audio with 98%+ accuracy.

3

Download & use

Read the full timestamped transcript online, copy it to your clipboard, or export it as TXT, SRT or VTT.

Why JotVox

Why choose JotVox?

The fastest video transcript extractor — built for students, creators, journalists, and anyone who needs text from video.

Free every day, not just once

Grab captions free forever. Verify your email for 3 free credits, plus 1 free AI transcription every single day — no other tool gives you that. Packs start at $4.99.

AI transcription for any video

No captions? No problem. Our engine turns speech into text with 98%+ accuracy across 99 languages.

Download as TXT, SRT or VTT

Plain text for notes and blogs, SRT for editing subtitles, VTT for web players. Every format is timestamped.

18 tested platforms, plus your own files

YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, LinkedIn, Bilibili, Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Tencent Video, Niconico, Dailymotion, SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Twitch, Vidyard and Odysee, every one tested end to end — plus audio and video files from your device, Google Drive or Dropbox. Built on the yt-dlp engine (1,700+ sites recognised); we list only the platforms we have verified.

AI-powered summaries

Go beyond transcripts. Get concise summaries with key takeaways and chapter markers — perfect for long videos.

Private & secure

We never store your video files. Audio is processed in memory and deleted right after transcription.

Pricing

Pay as you go — or subscribe & save.

1 credit = 1 transcript, transcription, summary or audio download. One-time credits never expire.

Verify your email for 3 free credits + 1 free transcription a day. Prefer monthly? See subscription plans →

What is JotVox?

JotVox is a free video transcript generator and video-to-text converter. Paste a link and it pulls the text from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, LinkedIn, Bilibili, Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Tencent Video, Niconico, Dailymotion, SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Twitch, Vidyard and Odysee — plus audio and video files from your device, Google Drive and Dropbox. Grab existing captions free forever, and every verified account gets 3 free credits plus 1 free AI transcription every day. Where a video already has captions, JotVox grabs them instantly and for free. Where it has none, our AI transcribes the audio with 98%+ accuracy — so you get text even from videos other transcript tools can't read.

The AI transcription engine works across 99 languages. Transcripts can be downloaded in three formats — plain text (TXT), SubRip subtitles (SRT) and WebVTT (VTT) — and every transcript is timestamped for easy navigation.

Unlike a platform's built-in transcript viewer, JotVox lets you download the full transcript as a file, works on sites that have no native transcript viewer, and can transcribe any video that lacks captions entirely. JotVox also generates AI summaries with key takeaways and chapter markers.

Whether you're a student taking notes from lectures, a creator repurposing video into blog posts, a journalist fact-checking footage, or a marketer pulling quotes from webinars — JotVox gives you accurate, downloadable transcripts in seconds. No software to install, no browser extension required. Just paste a link.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

What platforms does JotVox support?
JotVox works with YouTube (including Shorts), TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, LinkedIn, Bilibili, Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Tencent Video, Niconico, Dailymotion, SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Twitch (Clips & VODs), Vidyard and Odysee — every one of these is tested end to end. You can also upload audio and video files straight from your device, Google Drive or Dropbox. Under the hood JotVox runs on the yt-dlp engine, which recognises 1,700+ sites, so many other links work too, and availability can vary by individual video. Just paste any video, audio, podcast, or file-share URL and JotVox will try it.
How do I download a YouTube transcript?
Copy the YouTube video URL, paste it into JotVox, and click Get transcript. If the video has captions, JotVox pulls them instantly for free — no sign-up needed. You can then read the full timestamped transcript, copy it to your clipboard, or download it as TXT (for notes and blogs), SRT (for editing subtitles) or VTT (for web players). If the video has no captions, sign in and our AI will transcribe the audio for 1 credit.
Can I get a transcript from TikTok, Instagram or a video without captions?
Yes. Most TikTok and Instagram videos have no caption track, and that is exactly what JotVox is built for. Paste the link and our AI transcription engine converts the spoken audio to text with 98%+ accuracy across 99 languages. This is the main difference from YouTube-only transcript tools that can only copy captions that already exist.
Is it free?
Grabbing existing captions is free and needs no sign-up. Verify your email and you also get 3 free credits plus 1 free AI transcription every day. Beyond that, credits are used per action — buy them in one-time packs from $4.99, or get monthly credits on a plan from $9/mo.
What if the video has no captions?
No problem — that's the point of JotVox. When a video has no captions, our AI transcription engine converts the spoken audio to text with 98%+ accuracy across 99 languages.
What are credits and how much do they cost?
One credit = one action: an AI transcription, an AI summary, or an audio download. Grabbing existing captions is always free, and verified accounts get 3 free credits plus 1 free AI transcription every day. Beyond that, credit packs start at $4.99 for 20 credits and scale down to about $0.10/credit on larger packs. One-time credits never expire.
Do I need an account?
You can grab captions without signing up. A free account (verify your email for 3 free credits + 1 free transcription a day) is required for AI transcription, summaries and audio downloads, and it keeps your transcript history and saved payment method.
What is an AI summary?
Beyond the raw transcript, JotVox can generate a concise AI summary of any video — a one-line takeaway, key points, a rough timeline and notable quotes — turning a long video into a 30-second read. Each summary costs 1 credit.
How accurate is the AI transcription?
On clear audio the speech-to-text model reaches 98%+ accuracy across 99 languages. When a video already has captions, JotVox uses those directly for maximum fidelity.
What formats can I download transcripts in?
Plain text (TXT) for notes and blogs, SubRip (SRT) for video-editing subtitles, and WebVTT (VTT) for web players. Every format includes timestamps. You can also download the audio as an MP3.
Is there a first-purchase bonus?
Yes — your first credit pack gets +20% extra credits, added automatically. For example, the Popular pack (60 credits) gives you 72 on your first buy.
Can I transcribe podcasts or audio (SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts)?
Yes. Paste a SoundCloud or Apple Podcasts link — or upload an MP3 — and JotVox transcribes the audio just like video, with timestamps and export options.
Can I transcribe a video or audio file from Google Drive or Dropbox?
Yes. Use the Upload a file instead button under the search box and choose Google Drive or Dropbox (or your device). JotVox pulls the file and transcribes it.
How does JotVox compare to a platform's built-in transcript?
Built-in viewers rarely let you download the transcript as a file, don't cover every platform, and don't exist at all for videos without captions. JotVox downloads TXT/SRT/VTT, works across YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Twitch and more, plus your own files, and AI-transcribes anything that lacks captions.
Is my data private?
We never store your video files. Audio is processed in memory and deleted immediately after transcription. Your transcripts stay in your account and are never sold. See our Privacy page.
Do credits expire?
One-time pack credits never expire — you only pay for what you use. If you prefer, a monthly plan gives you a fresh batch of credits each month at the lowest per-credit price, and you can cancel anytime.
Is there a subscription?
It's optional. Most people just buy credit packs as needed. But if you transcribe regularly, a monthly plan (from $9/mo) gives you monthly credits at the best price. Cancel anytime — no lock-in.