YouTube Transcription for ~$0.006/min (GPT-4o)

Stop overpaying for YouTube transcriptions. This tool lets you use your own OpenAI API key to get premium GPT-4o transcriptions at cost—around $0.006 per minute. No markups, just the best AI transcription at an unbeatable price.

Other services charge up to $0.15/minute for the same quality. By using your own key, you save over 95%.

Who Is This For?

This tool is built for professionals who need to turn video content into actionable data without breaking the budget.

• Content Marketers & SEOs: Convert webinars, interviews, and video podcasts into keyword-rich blog posts. Analyze competitor videos to identify content gaps and opportunities.
• Researchers & Academics: Transcribe lectures, seminars, and interviews for qualitative analysis. Quickly search hours of video for key themes and quotes.
• Journalists & Podcasters: Get fast, accurate transcripts of source interviews and news clips. Create show notes and articles from your audio content in minutes.
• Legal & Compliance Teams: Document video depositions, witness statements, and internal training sessions. Ensure accurate, searchable records for compliance and review.
• Students & Educators: Turn educational videos and lectures into study guides and searchable notes. Make learning more efficient and accessible.

How It Works: Simple & Transparent

1. Add Your OpenAI API Key: Plug in your own key. You only pay OpenAI's direct rate.
2. Paste YouTube URLs: Add one or more YouTube video links.
3. Run & Get Transcripts: The tool downloads, processes, and transcribes your videos automatically.

You get high-quality, time-stamped transcripts ready for immediate use.

The "Bring Your Own Key" Advantage

• Direct OpenAI Pricing: Pay only for what you use at OpenAI's base rate (~$0.006/min for GPT-4o).
• No Price Markups: You pay the direct cost from OpenAI, we don't add a margin.
• Full Control & Privacy: Your data is processed through your own API key, offering enhanced privacy.
• Scalable: Transcribe one video or thousands. Your only limit is your OpenAI usage tier.

Input Settings

Setting	Description	Default
YouTube URLs	One or more YouTube video URLs to transcribe.	Required
OpenAI API Key	Your own OpenAI API key. This is how you get the cost-saving price.	Required
Transcription Model	Choose gpt-4o (highest quality) or gpt-4o-mini (faster, even cheaper).	gpt-4o-mini
Audio Language	Specify a language (e.g., 'en', 'es') for best results, or let it auto-detect.	Auto-detect
Transcription Prompt	Provide context, names, or jargon to improve accuracy for niche topics.	None

Example Input:

{
    "youtube_urls": [
        "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0"
    ],
    "openai_api_key": "sk-your-own-openai-api-key",
    "openai_model": "gpt-4o-transcribe",
    "openai_transcription_language": "en",
    "openai_transcription_prompt": "The video is about financial markets. Keywords: NASDAQ, quantitative easing, Fed interest rates."
}

Output Format

Clean, simple, and ready to use.

{
  "download_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0",
  "transcription": "This is the full, accurate transcription of the video content...",
  "status": "succeeded"
}

Getting Started in 3 Steps

1. Get an OpenAI API Key: If you don't have one, sign up at OpenAI.
2. Add Your Key & URLs: Paste your API key and the YouTube URLs you want to transcribe.
3. Run the Actor: Get your transcripts in the "Dataset" tab.

Start saving on transcription costs today.