
YouTube Transcript API & Data Feed
Access a clean YouTube transcript API structure to export video subtitles in TXT, JSON, and SRT formats. Free tool for builders and developers.
99% Accuracy
Powered by advanced neural networks that understand context and technical jargon.
Fast Processing
Transcribe an hour of video content in under 60 seconds. Speed without compromise.
100+ Languages
Native support for Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin, and more for global reach.
Manual vs. AI Transcription
Why thousands are switching to our automated workflow.
| Feature | Manual Process | TranscribeYT AI |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 1 hour per 15 min video | Under 60 seconds |
| Cost | $1.50 - $3.00 per minute | Included in plan (Free trial) |
| Formatting | Manual typing/styling | Automatic structure & summaries |
| Languages | Requires multi-lingual staff | 100+ languages supported |
| Availability | Human working hours | 24/7/365 Instant access |
How to Convert in 2 Steps
Fast, efficient, and requires no technical knowledge.
Paste URL
Copy the video URL from YouTube, TikTok, or X/Twitter and paste it into the converter at the top of the page.
Get Transcript
Review, edit, and export your transcript to PDF, Markdown, Word, or SRT subtitles in one click.
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YOUTUBE-TRANSCRIPT-API
Power your software and AI agents with structured transcript data. Export video speech to machine-readable files seamlessly.
Designed for developers, data scientists, and automation builders integrating video transcripts into custom software, CMS tools, or database archives.
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- Downloadable in multiple text formats
- Encrypted & Secure processing
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TranscribeYT API — Code Examples
One endpoint transcribes YouTube, TikTok, and X (Twitter) videos. Send a POST request with your API key and a video URL — get back the full transcript, timestamped segments, and your remaining credits.
cURL
curl -X POST https://transcribeyt.com/api/v1/transcribe \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ"}'Python
Using requests — save the transcript to a file and print the timestamped segments:
import requests
API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY"
resp = requests.post(
"https://transcribeyt.com/api/v1/transcribe",
headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"},
json={"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ"},
timeout=120,
)
resp.raise_for_status()
data = resp.json()
# Full plain-text transcript
with open("transcript.txt", "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
f.write(data["fullTranscript"])
# Timestamped segments: [{"startSec": 0.0, "text": "..."}, ...]
for seg in data["segments"][:5]:
print(f'{seg["startSec"]:>7.1f}s {seg["text"]}')
print("Credits left:", data["remainingCredits"])Node.js
const resp = await fetch("https://transcribeyt.com/api/v1/transcribe", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.TRANSCRIBEYT_API_KEY}`,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({ url: "https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/123" }),
});
if (!resp.ok) throw new Error(`API error ${resp.status}: ${await resp.text()}`);
const data = await resp.json();
console.log(data.title);
console.log(data.fullTranscript.slice(0, 200));
console.log("Segments:", data.segments.length);Response Schema
{
"success": true,
"platform": "youtube", // youtube | tiktok | twitter
"videoId": "dQw4w9WgXcQ",
"title": "Video title",
"thumbnail": "https://...",
"fullTranscript": "Full plain-text transcript...",
"segments": [
{ "startSec": 0.0, "text": "First spoken sentence..." },
{ "startSec": 4.2, "text": "Second sentence..." }
],
"remainingCredits": 74
}Errors & Rate Limits
| Status | Meaning | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | Missing or invalid API key | Check the Bearer header |
| 403 | No active plan, or out of credits | Upgrade to Premium/Pro/Max or top up credits |
| 400 | Missing url or unparseable video ID | Send a full video URL in the JSON body |
| 429 | Rate limit exceeded (5,000 req/min per key) | Back off per the Retry-After header |
Each successful transcription consumes 1 credit. Get your API key from the API keys dashboard. The MCP server exposes the same capabilities to AI agents via /mcp.
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