Video Transcriber Ultimate

Transcribe any video into accurate, searchable text with timestamps. Just paste a URL from Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch, TED, or 1000+ other platforms and get a complete transcript in seconds.

No API keys needed - AI transcription is included in the actor pricing.

Why Video Transcriber Ultimate?

• 1000+ Platform Support - Works with Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch, TED, Rumble, Bitchute, Odysee, SoundCloud, and virtually any video hosting platform
• No API Keys Required - Groq Whisper transcription is included. No need to manage external AI service accounts
• Accurate Timestamps - Get precise start/end times for every segment, perfect for subtitle generation
• 50+ Languages - Automatic language detection or specify from 50+ supported languages
• Rich Metadata - Returns video title, uploader, view count, upload date, and platform information
• Residential Proxies - Built-in proxy support for reliable access to protected platforms

How It Works

1. Submit a URL - Paste any video URL from a supported platform
2. Download - The actor downloads the video using yt-dlp with residential proxy support
3. Extract Audio - Audio is extracted and optimized for transcription
4. Transcribe - Groq Whisper AI processes the audio with state-of-the-art accuracy
5. Return Results - You receive the full transcript with timestamps and metadata

Supported Platforms

Platform	Status	Notes
YouTube	✅ Supported	Residential proxy recommended
Vimeo	✅ Supported	Use player.vimeo.com URL format
Dailymotion	✅ Supported	Full support
Twitch Clips	✅ Supported	VODs and clips
TED Talks	✅ Supported	Lectures and presentations
TikTok	✅ Supported	Residential proxy recommended
X/Twitter	✅ Supported	Residential proxy recommended
Rumble	✅ Supported	Full support
Bitchute	✅ Supported	Full support
Odysee	✅ Supported	Full support
SoundCloud	✅ Supported	Audio-only transcription
PeerTube	✅ Supported	Any instance
Bilibili	✅ Supported	Chinese platform
Niconico	✅ Supported	Japanese platform
VK Video	✅ Supported	Russian platform

Plus hundreds more via yt-dlp.

Platforms Requiring Authentication

The following platforms require authentication cookies and are not supported without them:

Platform	Status	Alternative
Facebook	Requires Auth	Provide cookies or re-upload to Vimeo
Instagram	Requires Auth	Provide cookies or re-upload to Vimeo
LinkedIn	Requires Auth	Provide cookies or re-upload to Vimeo

For these platforms, you can export cookies from your browser and provide them in the cookies input field.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
url	string	Yes	-	Video URL from any supported platform
language	string	No	"auto"	ISO language code (en, es, ja, etc.) or "auto"
includeTimestamps	boolean	No	true	Include segment timestamps in output
useResidentialProxy	boolean	No	true	Use residential proxies for reliability
proxyCountry	string	No	"US"	Proxy location (US, GB, DE, etc.)
cookies	string	No	-	Netscape-format cookies for private videos

Example Input

{
    "url": "https://player.vimeo.com/video/347119375",
    "language": "auto",
    "includeTimestamps": true
}

Output

{
    "url": "https://player.vimeo.com/video/347119375",
    "title": "Example Video Title",
    "duration": 180,
    "language": "English",
    "text": "Full transcript text appears here...",
    "segments": [
        {
            "text": "First segment of speech.",
            "start": 0,
            "end": 4.5
        },
        {
            "text": "Second segment continues here.",
            "start": 4.5,
            "end": 9.2
        }
    ],
    "metadata": {
        "platform": "vimeo",
        "uploader": "Channel Name",
        "viewCount": 15000,
        "uploadDate": "20240115"
    },
    "processedAt": "2025-01-11T12:00:00.000Z",
    "provider": "groq-whisper"
}

Field	Description
url	Original input URL
title	Video title from platform
duration	Video length in seconds
language	Detected or specified language
text	Complete transcript as single string
segments	Array of timestamped text segments
metadata	Platform-specific metadata
processedAt	ISO timestamp of processing
provider	Transcription engine used

Pricing

$0.10 per video transcribed - includes platform fees and AI transcription.

Video Length	What You Pay
1 minute	$0.10
10 minutes	$0.10
30 minutes	$0.10
1 hour	$0.10

Flat rate per video regardless of length (up to 2 hour maximum).

Use Cases

Content Repurposing

Convert tutorials, podcasts, and webinars into blog posts, articles, and documentation. Extract key quotes and insights automatically.

Subtitle Generation

Generate accurate SRT/VTT subtitle files with precise timestamps. Perfect for accessibility compliance and international audiences.

Research & Analysis

Transcribe interviews, lectures, and presentations for qualitative research. Make video archives fully searchable.

SEO & Content Marketing

Extract transcripts from videos for content gap analysis. Create text-based content from video assets.

Podcast Show Notes

Generate complete transcripts for podcast episodes. Create timestamped chapter markers and highlight key moments.

Limitations

• Max video length: 2 hours (Apify timeout limit)
• Live streams: Not supported
• DRM content: Cannot be downloaded
• Some platforms require cookies: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram

Platform Notes

Vimeo

Use the player URL format for best results:

✅ https://player.vimeo.com/video/347119375
❌ https://vimeo.com/347119375

Private Videos

For private or age-restricted videos, export cookies from your browser using a cookie extension and paste them in the cookies field in Netscape format.

FAQ

Do I need my own Whisper API key?

No. Transcription costs are included in the actor pricing. No external accounts required.

What languages are supported?

Over 50 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, and more. Use "auto" for automatic detection.

How accurate is the transcription?

Groq Whisper AI provides industry-leading accuracy, typically 95%+ for clear audio. Results may vary based on audio quality, background noise, and accents.

Can I transcribe private videos?

Yes, by providing authentication cookies exported from your browser in Netscape format.

What if a platform is blocked?

Enable residential proxies (on by default) and try different proxy countries. Contact support if issues persist.

Does YouTube work reliably?

YouTube has aggressive bot detection, but this actor uses residential proxies to achieve reliable downloads. Keep "Use Residential Proxy" enabled (the default) for best results with YouTube. If you encounter issues, try changing the proxy country.

How long does transcription take?

Most videos process in under 2 minutes. Longer videos may take proportionally longer.

Technical Details

• AI Model: Groq Whisper (state-of-the-art speech recognition)
• Video Extraction: yt-dlp (supports 1000+ platforms)
• Proxy Support: Residential proxies with country selection
• Audio Formats: Automatically extracts and optimizes audio

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