Video To Text - Get Readable Text from Any Video Fast

Download accurate video transcripts — cheap and fast, with timestamps, translations, and no login required.

🏆 Key Features

🎤 AI-Powered Transcription

• 🤖 Advanced AI Model: State-of-the-art speech recognition with optimized performance and accuracy

• 🌍 Auto Language Detection: Automatically detects spoken language from 100+ supported languages

• ⏱️ Time-Stamped Segments: Precise timestamps for each segment with millisecond accuracy (HH:MM:SS.mmm format)

• 🎯 High Accuracy: Optimized for various accents, speaking styles, and audio quality conditions

🌐 Multi-Language Translation

• 📝 100+ Languages: Support for all major world languages including regional variants

• 🔄 AI Translator: Advanced translation service with context preservation

• ⚡ Parallel Processing: Multi-threaded translation for faster processing of long transcripts

• 🎯 Context-Aware: Maintains meaning and context across segment boundaries

📊 Full Video Details

• 📹 Video Info: Title, description, duration, publish date, and platform name

• 👤 Creator Info: Author name, channel ID, and profile link

• 📈 Engagement Stats: Views, likes, dislikes, comments, and shares (when available)

• 🎵 Audio Info: Track titles and artist names when music is detected

• 🖼️ Thumbnail: High-quality video thumbnail image

💰 Pricing

| Resource | Cost | Description |

| --------------- | -------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

| Actor Start | $0.005 | One-time charge when the Actor starts running |

| Actor Usage | $0.00001 | Charged for Actor runtime, proxy and storage. Cost depends on resource consumption during execution |

| Transcript | $0.30 | Per video — includes AI speech recognition and subtitle generation with timestamps |

| Translation | $0.10 | Per video when translation is requested — includes AI text translation to your chosen language |

Example Cost:

• Transcribing 10 videos without translation

• Cost: $0.005 + (10 × $0.30) = $3.005 + minimal runtime fees

• Transcribing 10 videos with translation to Spanish

• Cost: $0.005 + (10 × $0.30) + (10 × $0.10) = $4.005 + minimal runtime fees

🎯 Use Cases

🎬 Content Creators & Video Producers

Automatically generate subtitles and transcripts for your YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram videos. Repurpose spoken content into blog posts, social captions, or newsletters without manual transcription.

video_url: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=..."

→ Full transcript with timestamps ready for caption files or article drafts

🌍 Multilingual Localization

Translate video content into 100+ languages to reach global audiences. Each segment preserves the original timing, making it ready to sync back as subtitles in any target language.

video_url: "https://www.tiktok.com/..."  translate: "spanish"

→ Original transcript + Spanish translation with matching timestamps

📰 Read What People Say in Videos

Get the full text of any interview, speech, or video discussion so you can read it, search it, or quote it — without watching the whole thing.

video_url: "https://..."  (any public video)

→ Full transcript with timestamps so you know exactly when something was said

🎓 Study and Learn from Lectures

Turn class recordings, webinars, and training videos into readable text. Great for taking notes, studying for exams, or making video content accessible to everyone.

video_url: "https://vimeo.com/..."

→ Full text with timestamps — perfect for study notes and quick reference

🌟 Why Choose This Actor

Built for anyone who needs video text fast — content creators, students, journalists, or anyone who'd rather read than watch. No software to install, no accounts to create.

| Feature | Video To Text | Rev.ai | Otter.ai | Descript |

| :---------------- | :-------------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- |

| Pricing | ✅ Pay per use | ⚠️ Per minute | ⚠️ Monthly plans | ⚠️ Subscription |

| Platforms | ✅ 1000+ sites | ❌ Upload only | ❌ Upload only | ❌ Upload only |

| Languages | ✅ 100+ languages | ⚠️ 30+ languages | ⚠️ English focus | ⚠️ Limited |

| Translation | ✅ Included | ❌ Not supported | ❌ Not supported | ❌ Not supported |

| Timestamps | ✅ Millisecond | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |

| Setup Time | ✅ Instant | ⚠️ Account req. | ⚠️ Account req. | ⚠️ Complex setup |

| Starting Cost | ✅ $0.30 | ⚠️ $0.02/min | ⚠️ $8.33/month | ⚠️ $12/month |

🚀 Quick Start

1. Paste your video URL — from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or any supported site

2. Click Start — the AI detects the language, transcribes the speech, and optionally translates it

3. Download your results — get the full text, timestamped segments, and video info

💻 Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
video_url	string	✅ Yes	Video URL to download and transcribe. AI will detect speech and generate timestamped subtitles
translate	string	❌ No	Select a chosen language to translate the transcript

📝 Example Input

{
  "video_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TK9tFZoBRg",
  "translate": "spanish"
}

📤 Output Structure

Field	Type	Description
processor	string	URL of the Apify actor that processed this data
processed_at	string	ISO 8601 formatted timestamp (UTC) when the data was processed
platform	string	Source platform name
title	string	Original title of the video
description	string	Video description
author	string	Video creator or uploader username/name
author_id	string	Author's channel or user ID
author_url	string	URL to the author's channel or profile page
duration	number	Video duration in seconds
audio_title	string	Track name if the video contains music
audio_artist	string	Artist name if the video contains music
view_count	integer	Number of views on the video
like_count	integer	Number of likes on the video
shares_count	integer	Number of shares/reposts
dislike_count	integer	Number of dislikes on the video
comment_count	integer	Number of comments on the video
categories	array	Video categories
tags	array	Video tags
published_at	string	ISO formatted timestamp when the video was published
thumbnail	string	Video thumbnail image URL
transcript	object	AI-generated transcript with speech recognition and timestamped subtitles in original language
translation	object	AI-translated transcript with timestamped subtitles in chosen language

📤 Example Output

{

  "processor": "https://apify.com/cheapget/video-to-text?fpr=aiagentapi",

  "processed_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00+00:00",

  "platform": "Youtube",

  "title": "Introduction to Machine Learning",

  "description": "Learn the basics of machine learning in this comprehensive tutorial...",

  "author": "Tech Education Channel",

  "author_id": "UC123456789",

  "author_url": "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC123456789",

  "duration": 180,

  "audio_title": null,

  "audio_artist": null,

  "view_count": 1000000,

  "like_count": 50000,

  "dislike_count": 100,

  "shares_count": 5000,

  "comment_count": 2500,

  "categories": ["Education", "Technology"],

  "tags": ["machine learning", "tutorial", "AI", "python"],

  "published_at": "2024-01-01T00:00:00+00:00",

  "thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/example/maxresdefault.jpg",

  "transcript": {

    "language": "English",

    "text": "Welcome to this tutorial on machine learning. Today we'll explore the fundamental concepts. Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence.",

    "segments": [

      {

        "start": "00:00:00.000",

        "end": "00:00:05.000",

        "text": "Welcome to this tutorial on machine learning."

      },

      {

        "start": "00:00:05.000",

        "end": "00:00:10.000",

        "text": "Today we'll explore the fundamental concepts."

      },

      {

        "start": "00:00:10.000",

        "end": "00:00:15.000",

        "text": "Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence."

      }

    ]

  },

  "translation": {

    "language": "Spanish",

    "text": "Bienvenido a este tutorial sobre aprendizaje automático. Hoy exploraremos los conceptos fundamentales. El aprendizaje automático es un subconjunto de la inteligencia artificial.",

    "segments": [

      {

        "start": "00:00:00.000",

        "end": "00:00:05.000",

        "text": "Bienvenido a este tutorial sobre aprendizaje automático."

      },

      {

        "start": "00:00:05.000",

        "end": "00:00:10.000",

        "text": "Hoy exploraremos los conceptos fundamentales."

      },

      {

        "start": "00:00:10.000",

        "end": "00:00:15.000",

        "text": "El aprendizaje automático es un subconjunto de la inteligencia artificial."

      }

    ]

  }

}

🔌 Integrations

Connect this tool to your apps and workflows using the Apify API.

🐍 Python SDK

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_APIFY_API_TOKEN")

run_input = {'video_url': 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TK9tFZoBRg',

 'translate': 'spanish'}

run = client.actor("cheapget/video-to-text").call(run_input=run_input)

for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():

    print(item)

🟨 JavaScript / Node.js SDK

import { ApifyClient } from "apify-client";

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: "YOUR_APIFY_API_TOKEN" });

const run = await client.actor("cheapget/video-to-text").call({

  runInput: {

    video_url: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TK9tFZoBRg",

    translate: "spanish",

  },

});

for await (const item of client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).iterateItems()) {

  console.log(item);

}

🌐 REST API (curl)

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/cheapget~video-to-text/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN" \

  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \

  -d '{"video_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TK9tFZoBRg", "translate": "spanish"}'

Ⓜ️ Make.com Integration

Get Started with Make.com (1000 Free Credits) 🎁

Step 1: Add the Make.com module "Run an Actor"

Step 2: Enable mapping and paste Actor ID `E9f5oS7cOn2Kgw0uy`

Step 3: Paste the input JSON and run synchronously

Step 4: Add "Get Dataset Items" with `defaultDatasetId`

🎱 N8N.io Integration

Open Source Workflow Automation ⚡

Step 1: Add the Apify node "Run an Actor and get dataset"

Step 2: Set Selection Mode to By ID

Step 3: Paste Actor ID `E9f5oS7cOn2Kgw0uy`

Step 4: Add your input JSON and read items from `defaultDatasetId`

📚 API Documentation

• Python API - Full Python client guide with examples

• JavaScript API - Node.js and browser guide

• API Reference - Complete REST API documentation

🏗️ Metadata (JSON-LD)

{

  "@context": "https://schema.org",

  "@type": "SoftwareApplication",

  "name": "Video To Text - Apify Actor",

  "applicationCategory": "UtilitiesApplication",

  "applicationSubCategory": "Video Transcription & Translation",

  "operatingSystem": "Cloud",

  "offers": {

    "@type": "Offer",

    "description": "Usage-based pricing. See the Pricing section for current automation-aligned event rates.",

    "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"

  },

  "description": "Turn any video into accurate text with AI speech recognition and translate to 100+ languages instantly.",

  "featureList": [

    "AI-Powered Transcription",

    "Multi-Language Translation",

    "Full Video Details"

  ],

  "keywords": "video to text, turn video into text, transcribe video free, video transcript online, video translation",

  "author": {

    "@type": "Organization",

    "name": "cheapget",

    "url": "https://apify.com/cheapget?fpr=aiagentapi"

  },

  "softwareVersion": "1.0.0",

  "datePublished": "2024-01-01",

  "dateModified": "2026-04-22"

}

🚀 Performance Tips

Get the best results and save money with these tips:

💰 Save Money

• Test First: Try 1-2 videos to check output quality before running a big batch

• Skip Translation: Leave translate empty if you only need the original transcript — saves $0.10 per video

• Run in Parallel: Process multiple videos at once to save overall runtime costs

⚡ Go Faster

• Short Videos: Videos under 5 minutes process fastest, typically completing in 30-60 seconds

• Direct Links: Use the direct video URL for faster processing

🛡️ Get Better Results

• Clear Audio: Best results come from videos with clear speech and minimal background noise

• Public Videos: Only publicly accessible videos can be processed

• Language Detection: Works best with at least 10 seconds of clear speech

❓ FAQ

What video platforms are supported?

Over 1000 platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo, Twitch, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, and many more.

How long does processing take?

• Short videos (0-5 min): 30-60 seconds

• Medium videos (5-15 min): 1-3 minutes

• Long videos (15+ min): 3-10 minutes

• With translation: Add 30-60 seconds

Can I transcribe videos in any language?

Yes! The AI supports 100+ languages with automatic detection — English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and many more.

What if the video has no speech?

You'll get an error message: "Transcription failed. No speech detected in the video."

How does translation work?

The original transcript is created first with timestamps, then each segment is translated while keeping the timing intact. This means your translated text stays in sync with the video.

What formats can I get the results in?

Results come in JSON format by default. You can also export to CSV or Excel using Apify's built-in download options. The timestamped segments make it easy to create SRT or VTT subtitle files.

Are private videos supported?

No — only publicly accessible videos can be processed.

Is this free to try?

Yes — you can try it with Apify's free tier. After that, each run starts at $0.005, Actor Usage is $0.00001, each transcript costs $0.30 per video, and optional translation adds $0.10.

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⚖️ Legal & Compliance

This tool uses publicly available content only. It does not bypass authentication, access private content, or violate platform terms of service. You are responsible for:

• Data Rights: Making sure you have permission to use the transcribed content from video owners.

• Privacy Compliance: Following GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws when using transcribed content.

• Platform Terms: Respecting the platform's terms of service and usage policies.

• Ethical Use: Using transcribed content responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Need help or have compliance questions? Contact us.

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Last Updated: April 22, 2026