Video transcription for every platform

Turn any video into text.Then turn it into anything.

Paste a TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook link, or upload a file. Edit the transcript, export subtitles, and create new content.

Start with one video, a list of up to 50 links, a public playlist, or a file from your device.

Works with: TikTok Instagram Reels YouTube Shorts Facebook Videos File uploads

One link or fifty

Transcribe one video now, or process up to 50 links together when the list gets longer.

A transcript you can edit

Fix names, search the text, and adjust timestamped segments before anything leaves your workspace.

Every format, one click

Download TXT, SRT, VTT, CSV, JSON, and DOCX, or continue straight into content creation.

One place, start to finish

Stop losing good ideas inside video

ScriptLift pulls the words out of supported public videos or your own files and keeps every next step attached: edit, export, summarize, and rewrite.

Track every link, file, and finished transcript
Fix names and timestamps before you export
Download the text or turn it into something new

Open your transcript library

ScriptLift transcript workspace with a video queue, transcript search, export controls, and content tools — Every source, transcript, export, and next step stays connected.

A clear path from source to result

From video to ready-to-use text

The same flow works for one video, a full batch, a public playlist, or a file from your device.

Bring the video

Paste one link, add a batch, import a playlist, or upload an audio or video file.

Get the words

ScriptLift turns the source into readable, timestamped transcript segments.

Make it yours

Correct names, adjust timestamps, search the transcript, and save the version you need.

Use it anywhere

Download subtitle and document files, or create summaries, hooks, captions, and scripts.

However the video arrives

One video, fifty links, a playlist, or your own file

Every source leads to the same editor, downloads, saved history, and content tools.

Single video

Paste a public TikTok, Instagram Reel, YouTube Short, YouTube video, or Facebook video URL.

Start with one link

Batch URLs

Process up to 50 public links together, follow each result, and download finished transcripts.

Open batch transcription

Collection import

Bring supported public playlist-style sources into one organized queue for research or campaign review.

Import a collection

Audio and video upload

Upload MP4, MOV, WebM, MP3, WAV, or M4A files when you do not have a public video link.

Upload a media file

More than transcription

A complete content workflow, built around the source

Capture the video, improve the transcript, and publish the result without losing the source that made it useful.

Capture

Start from the source you already have.

TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook links
Audio and video file uploads
Batch and collection imports
Video details and cover images

Review

Keep the transcript useful after it is created.

Editable timestamped segments
Transcript search and saved history
Folders for campaigns and creators
Shareable transcript links

Publish

Move directly into the format your work needs.

TXT, SRT, VTT, CSV, JSON, and DOCX
Subtitle and document downloads
Summaries, hooks, captions, and rewrites
Browser extension workflow

Start where the video lives

Every platform has a direct path

Open a platform-specific tool when you already know the source, or use the main converter for a mixed list.

TikTok transcriptTurn a public TikTok video into editable text and downloadable subtitles.Instagram Reels transcriptTranscribe public Instagram Reels for research, captions, and script review.YouTube transcript generatorCreate transcripts for YouTube videos and YouTube Shorts from one link.Video to text and audio to textUpload media files and continue with the same editor and export tools.

After transcription

The transcript is only the beginning

Work from the words in the original video, so every summary, hook, caption, and rewrite starts with source material you can review.

Explore content tools

Summaries

Turn a long transcript into clear notes, takeaways, and an editable brief.

Hook ideas

Find stronger openings and create variations for short-form videos and ads.

Script rewrites

Reshape the source into a new script while keeping the original point intact.

Caption drafts

Create social captions and subtitle copy from the words already in the video.

Search briefs

Build title ideas, outlines, and topic notes from the transcript source.

Creative analysis

Review pacing, claims, objections, and calls to action before producing the next video.

Made for people who use video

Do more with every video you save

Creators

Save the words behind useful videos, turn them into new scripts, and keep every source ready for the next edit.

Marketing and SEO teams

Compare messaging, collect searchable video text, and create content briefs without losing the original source.

Agencies and research teams

Process client links in batches, organize transcript history, and move approved work into shared review.

Before you start

Inputs, outputs, and privacy at a glance

Use public links or your own media. Every completed result keeps the transcript, timestamps, and download options together.

Private and local network video links are not accepted.

Supported links: Public TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook video URLs.
Uploaded files: MP4, MOV, WebM, MP3, WAV, M4A, TXT, SRT, and VTT files within the listed size limits.
Transcript output: Editable text segments with timestamps, source details, status, and saved history.
Downloads: TXT, SRT, VTT, CSV, JSON, and DOCX files from each completed transcript.
Privacy: Private links and local network URLs are blocked, and account or payment secrets stay off the page.

Bring your next video.

Start with one link, then scale the same workflow when you need more.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions before you start?

Answers about supported sources, processing time, downloads, uploads, content tools, and privacy.

ScriptLift is an independent third-party tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Meta, or any other platform.

Which platforms are supported?

TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, YouTube videos, Facebook videos, and uploaded audio or video files.

How long does a transcript take?

Timing varies by source access, media length, and queue activity. Uploaded media and sources that need full transcription usually take longer than videos with usable captions.

Can I process batches?

Yes. Batch mode accepts up to 50 URLs and creates an individual result for each accepted link.

Can I upload files?

Yes. Common audio and video formats use the same editable transcript and download workflow.

What can I download?

Every completed transcript includes TXT, SRT, VTT, CSV, JSON, and DOCX downloads.

What can I create from a transcript?

Use the transcript to create summaries, hook ideas, captions, script rewrites, briefs, and analysis.

Is the workflow private?

Private links and local network URLs are blocked. Do not submit media you are not permitted to process.