Speech over music
The transcript follows the voice, even with a trending sound or background music playing underneath.
TikTok transcript generator
Get the words from any TikTok video. Paste a link and get an accurate, timestamped transcript to copy into captions, scripts, or notes.
Made for short videos
Captions with timings
Download SRT or VTT captions that line up with the video, ready for your own edit or a repost.
Short links work
Paste the full video link or the short vm.tiktok.com link you get from Share and Copy link.
Creators in any language
More than 70 languages are detected automatically, so you can transcribe videos from anywhere.
How to transcribe a TikTok video
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Copy the link
In TikTok, tap Share and then Copy link, or copy the address from your browser.
- 2
Paste it here
Paste the link into the box above and sign in with Google, Apple, or X.
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Use the text
Copy the transcript or download captions as SRT or VTT, or the full text as Word or PDF.
Why creators transcribe TikToks
A transcript shows exactly how a video that took off was scripted: the hook in the first seconds, the pacing, the call to action. Many creators study top videos in their niche this way before writing their own.
Transcripts are also the fastest way to caption a video for reposting to Reels or Shorts, quote a creator accurately, or translate a clip for a different audience.
From TikTok to captions
Download the transcript as an SRT file and import it into your video editor: most editors accept SRT captions and place each line at the right moment. Prefer burned-in captions? Copy the text and paste it into your editor's caption tool.
For your own videos, captions help viewers who watch with the sound off and make your spoken words readable for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
FAQ
How do I get the transcript of a TikTok video?
Copy the video's link from Share, paste it into the box on this page, and sign in. The transcript appears in your library, ready to copy or download.
Is the TikTok transcript generator free?
Transcription costs 100 credits per minute, and new accounts get free credits, so most TikToks can be transcribed without paying anything.
Can I download TikTok captions as SRT?
Yes. Download SRT or VTT captions with timings, or the plain text as TXT, Markdown, Word, or PDF.
Do short vm.tiktok.com links work?
Yes. Both full video links and the short links from the Share menu work.
Which TikTok videos can be transcribed?
Public videos and photo slideshows with sound. Private videos and videos from private accounts cannot be fetched.
Does it work if the video has music?
Yes. The transcript follows the speech. Lyrics may also be transcribed when they are sung clearly.
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