TikTok Video Downloader & AI Transcriber with Timestamps

Professional TikTok video downloader and transcription tool developed by Ingeniela. Download videos without watermark and get AI-powered transcriptions with timestamps. No API key required!

🚀 Features

Core Features

• 📥 Download TikTok videos without watermark in HD quality
• 🎙️ AI transcription with 98%+ accuracy
• ⏱️ Timestamped transcripts [MM:SS - MM:SS] format
• 🌍 Multi-language support with auto-detection (12+ languages)
• 📊 Complete metadata extraction (views, likes, comments, shares)
• 🔗 Direct download links in the output
• ⚡ Fast processing (15-30 seconds average)
• 🔒 No API key required - Ready to use instantly!
• 💯 Free to start - No setup needed

Output Features

• Full transcript (plain text)
• Timestamped transcript for subtitles
• Formatted paragraphs for readability
• Keywords and hashtag extraction
• Video statistics and metadata
• Direct download URL (optional)
• Download instructions included

🎯 Quick Start - No Setup Required!

Just provide a TikTok URL and run:

{
    "tiktokUrl": "https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/123456789"
}

That's it! No API keys, no configuration needed.

📥 Input Parameters

{
    "tiktokUrl": "https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/123456789",
    "downloadVideo": true,
    "generateTimestamps": true,
    "language": "en",
    "detectLanguage": true,
    "model": "nova-2"
}

Parameters Description

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
tiktokUrl	string	✅ Yes	-	TikTok video URL to process
downloadVideo	boolean	No	false	Enable video download link
generateTimestamps	boolean	No	true	Generate timestamped transcript
language	string	No	"en"	Target transcription language
detectLanguage	boolean	No	true	Auto-detect video language
model	string	No	"nova-2"	Transcription quality level

📤 Output Example

{
    // Main Transcription
    "transcript": "Hello everyone welcome to my channel...",
    "formattedTranscript": "Hello everyone welcome to my channel.\n\nToday we're going to...",
    "confidence": "98.75%",
    
    // Timestamped Version
    "timestampedTranscript": "[00:00 - 00:05] Hello everyone welcome to my channel\n[00:05 - 00:12] Today we're going to talk about...",
    
    // Video Download (if enabled)
    "videoDownloadUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../video.mp4",
    "downloadEnabled": true,
    "downloadInstructions": "Right-click the download link and select 'Save link as...' to download the video",
    
    // Metadata
    "detectedLanguage": "en",
    "duration": 45.5,
    "wordCount": 234,
    "keywords": ["tutorial", "amazing", "product"],
    
    // Video Information
    "videoId": "7556001829608312078",
    "author": "username",
    "description": "Check out this amazing...",
    "originalLink": "https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/123",
    
    // Statistics
    "statistics": {
        "plays": 150000,
        "likes": 12000,
        "comments": 500,
        "shares": 300,
        "saves": 450
    },
    
    // Processing Info
    "processedAt": "2025-01-06T10:30:00.000Z",
    "processingTime": 2.5,
    "model": "nova-2"
}

🎯 Use Cases

For Content Creators

• Download videos for editing without watermarks
• Generate subtitles with timestamps
• Extract quotes at specific times
• Create compilation videos

For Marketers

• Archive competitor content
• Analyze trending video transcripts
• Extract viral content keywords
• Repurpose content across platforms

For Accessibility

• Create closed captions (CC)
• Generate SRT/VTT files
• Provide transcripts for hearing-impaired
• Meet ADA/WCAG compliance

For Researchers

• Analyze speech patterns
• Study viral content trends
• Extract timestamped data
• Build searchable archives

🚀 Getting Started

No Configuration Required!

This Actor works out of the box - no API keys or setup needed:

1. Open the Actor
2. Paste a TikTok URL
3. Click Start
4. Get your results!

Example - Minimal Input

{
    "tiktokUrl": "https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/123"
}

Example - With Download

{
    "tiktokUrl": "https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/123",
    "downloadVideo": true
}

Example - Spanish Transcription

{
    "tiktokUrl": "https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/123",
    "language": "es",
    "detectLanguage": false
}

🔄 API Integration

Using with JavaScript

const response = await fetch('https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/YOUR_USERNAME~tiktok-transcriber/runs', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
        'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN',
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
        tiktokUrl: 'https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/123',
        downloadVideo: true,
        generateTimestamps: true
    })
});

Using with n8n

{
    "method": "POST",
    "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/YOUR_USERNAME~tiktok-transcriber/runs",
    "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN"
    },
    "body": {
        "tiktokUrl": "{{ $json.tiktokUrl }}",
        "downloadVideo": true,
        "generateTimestamps": true
    }
}

Using with Python

import requests

response = requests.post(
    'https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/YOUR_USERNAME~tiktok-transcriber/runs',
    headers={'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN'},
    json={
        'tiktokUrl': 'https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/123',
        'downloadVideo': True,
        'generateTimestamps': True
    }
)

Using with cURL

curl -X POST https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/YOUR_USERNAME~tiktok-transcriber/runs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"tiktokUrl":"https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/123"}'

⏱️ Timestamped Transcript Format

The timestamped transcript feature creates segments with time markers:

[00:00 - 00:05] Hello everyone welcome to my channel
[00:05 - 00:12] Today I want to show you something amazing
[00:12 - 00:18] This product has changed my life completely
[00:18 - 00:25] Let me explain how it works step by step

Perfect for:

• Creating subtitle files (SRT/VTT)
• Finding specific moments in videos
• Generating timestamped quotes
• Video navigation and indexing

📥 Video Download Feature

When downloadVideo is enabled:

• Get a direct download link in the output
• Video has no TikTok watermark
• HD quality preserved
• Works with all video types
• Instructions included for easy download

To download:

1. Enable downloadVideo in input
2. Find videoDownloadUrl in results
3. Right-click the link → "Save link as..."

📊 Performance

• Average processing time: 15-30 seconds
• Supported video length: Up to 10 minutes
• Transcription accuracy: 98%+ for clear audio
• Language detection accuracy: 95%+
• Success rate: 99.9%
• No rate limits: Process unlimited videos

🌍 Supported Languages

• English (en)
• Spanish (es)
• French (fr)
• German (de)
• Italian (it)
• Portuguese (pt)
• Dutch (nl)
• Polish (pl)
• Russian (ru)
• Chinese (zh)
• Japanese (ja)
• Korean (ko)

🛡️ Error Handling

The Actor handles various edge cases:

• ✅ Private or deleted videos
• ✅ Region-locked content
• ✅ Videos without speech
• ✅ Large video files (>100MB)
• ✅ Network timeouts
• ✅ Invalid URLs
• ✅ Rate limiting

💰 Pricing

• No API key costs - Service included
• Pay only for Apify compute units
• Free tier available
• Bulk discounts for high volume

📈 Best Practices

1. For Best Results:

   • Use direct TikTok video URLs (not profile links)
   • Enable timestamps for subtitle generation
   • Use auto-detect language for unknown content

2. Video Downloads:

   • Downloaded videos have no watermark
   • Save videos promptly after processing
   • Use right-click → "Save link as..." for best results

3. Batch Processing:

   • Use API integration for multiple videos
   • Implement parallel processing for speed
   • Cache results to avoid reprocessing

🔒 Privacy & Security

• No video content stored permanently
• Temporary files deleted immediately
• Secure processing environment
• GDPR compliant
• No user tracking
• No API keys exposed

🆘 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Video not found:

• Check if video is public
• Verify URL format is correct
• Try different URL format (short/long)

Transcription empty:

• Video might have no speech
• Audio quality might be too poor
• Try different language setting

Download link not working:

• Enable downloadVideo option
• Right-click → "Save link as..."
• Try different browser if issues persist

Processing timeout:

• Video might be too long (>10 min)
• Try again - temporary network issue
• Check if video is available in your region

📝 Changelog

Version 1.2.0 (Current)

• 🔐 No API key required - plug and play!
• 🎬 Improved video download reliability
• 📦 Key-Value Store for download links
• 🚀 Faster processing

Version 1.1.0

• ✨ Added video download feature
• ✨ Added timestamped transcripts
• 🎯 Simplified console output
• 🐛 Fixed edge cases handling

Version 1.0.0

• 🚀 Initial release
• 🎙️ Basic transcription
• 🌍 Multi-language support

👨‍💻 Developer

Developed by Ingeniela
Business Automation & AI Integration Specialists

📄 License

Apache 2.0 License

🤝 Support

For issues, feature requests, or custom implementations, contact Ingeniela support.

⭐ Why Choose This Actor?

• No Setup Required - Works instantly
• No API Keys - Everything included
• Two Tools in One - Downloader + Transcriber
• Professional Quality - 98%+ accuracy
• Fast & Reliable - 99.9% uptime
• Regular Updates - Constantly improved
• Expert Support - By Ingeniela

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