Turn YouTube videos into text
Simple API to extract subtitles and transcriptions from any YouTube video.
The Problem We Solve
❌ Before
- ⏰ Manual transcription takes hours
- 📹 Complex tools with steep learning curves
- 💸 Expensive transcription services
- 🔄 No API for automation
✅ After
- ⚡ Instant subtitle extraction
- 🎯 Auto-detects best quality
- 🤖 Simple REST API
- 📈 Process thousands of videos
Features
🎥 Auto-Detection
Our system automatically detects and selects the best available subtitle track from YouTube videos. Prioritizes manual subtitles over auto-generated ones and chooses the highest quality option.
⚡ Lightning Fast
Extract subtitles in seconds, not minutes. Our optimized infrastructure ensures fast response times even for long videos. Perfect for real-time applications.
💾 Smart Caching
Intelligent caching system stores extracted subtitles. Dramatically reduces processing time and costs for repeated requests to the same video.
🔌 Simple REST API
Clean, well-documented REST API. Just send a YouTube URL and get structured subtitle data back. Easy to integrate into any application or workflow.
Simple Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your needs. No hidden fees.
Casual
Perfect to get started
Regular
Best value for regular use
Power
For demanding users and teams
Frequently Asked Questions
How does subtitle extraction work?
Our system automatically detects and extracts the best available subtitle track from YouTube videos. We support both manual and auto-generated subtitles, and intelligently choose the highest quality option available. The process takes just seconds.
What languages are supported?
We support all languages that YouTube provides subtitles for. This includes manual subtitles uploaded by creators and auto-generated subtitles in dozens of languages. The API automatically detects and returns the best available language.
Can I extract subtitles from private videos?
Currently, we only support publicly available YouTube videos. The video must be accessible without authentication. For enterprise customers with special requirements, please contact us to discuss custom solutions.
How is caching handled?
We cache extracted subtitles for each video. This means repeated requests for the same video are served instantly from cache, providing faster responses and not counting against your rate limit. Cache is automatically refreshed if subtitles are updated.
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