Media URL to Text Converter
Paste a link to a public video or audio file and get an accurate transcript — no downloading, converting or uploading needed.
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From Link to Transcript in Three Steps
Skip the download-then-upload dance
🌐 Paste the Media URL
A public video or audio link — YouTube and direct media links work
🤖 We Fetch and Transcribe It
The media is retrieved and transcribed with speakers and timestamps
📄 Work With the Text
Edit, search and export TXT, DOCX or SRT — or generate a summary
When all you have is a link
Someone sends you a talk, a webinar replay, a podcast episode — and what you actually need is the text. Instead of downloading the file and re-uploading it somewhere, paste the URL above and the fetching is handled for you: the media is retrieved, the audio extracted, and a speaker-labelled, timestamped transcript comes back in minutes.
Public YouTube links work, as do direct links to media files. If the recording is already on your device — or lives in Google Drive, Dropbox or Zoom — the file upload and cloud import converter is the better door; private links that need a login can't be fetched from the outside.
The output is the same wherever the media came from: editable text you can search and quote, exports to TXT, DOCX or SRT, and an AI that can summarise the recording or answer questions about it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transcribe a video from a URL?
Paste the link in the box above. The media is fetched, the audio extracted, and you get a timestamped, speaker-labelled transcript within minutes — no downloading needed.
Which links are supported?
Public YouTube videos and direct links to audio or video files work. Links behind a login or paywall can't be fetched — download the file and use the upload option instead.
Do I need to download or convert the media first?
No — fetching and audio extraction are handled automatically from the link.
Is transcribing from a link free?
Yes, within the free daily allowance — no signup needed to try it. Longer media and regular use are covered by the paid plan.
What do I get at the end?
An editable transcript with speakers and timestamps, exportable as TXT, DOCX or SRT — plus optional AI summaries and a chat that answers questions about the recording.
Can I transcribe a podcast episode from its link?
Yes — if the episode has a public media URL, paste it directly. Hosts and guests are labelled as separate speakers automatically.