TikTok transcript generator: turn any TikTok into text
Use this free TikTok transcript generator to turn any public TikTok video into text. Paste a video link to get a timestamped transcript, download TXT or SRT, and see the video’s hook, body and call to action.
5 free transcripts a day, no sign-up. Works with or without captions.
To get a TikTok transcript, copy the video’s link (Share › Copy link) and paste it into a TikTok transcript generator like this one. It reads the creator’s captions or, when there are none, transcribes the audio with AI. You get timestamped text to copy or download as TXT or SRT, plus the video’s hook, body and call to action.
How to get a TikTok transcript
Three steps, about ten seconds. It works on any public video, including ones without captions.
Copy the video link
Share › Copy linkOpen the TikTok, tap Share and choose Copy link. Paste the full video link; short vm.tiktok.com links aren’t supported yet.
Paste it and press Get transcript
captions first → AI if noneWe read the creator’s captions or TikTok’s auto captions first. If the video has none, our AI transcribes the audio.
Copy or download the text
TXT · SRT · script breakdownCopy the transcript, download TXT or SRT, or open the script breakdown to see the hook, body, proof and call to action.
Where each TikTok transcript comes from
| Source | When we use it | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Creator captions | The creator added captions to the video | The creator’s own words and timing, labelled “Creator captions” |
| TikTok auto captions | The creator turned on auto captions | TikTok’s generated text and timing, labelled “Auto captions” |
| AI speech-to-text | The video has no captions at all | Our model transcribes the spoken audio, labelled “AI”. Clear speech works best |
| TXT file | You press Download .txt | Plain text, with or without [0:03] timestamps |
| SRT file | You press Download .srt | Numbered subtitle lines with start and end times for CapCut, Premiere Pro and other editors |
| Script breakdown | Every transcript | Each line tagged as hook, body, proof or CTA, plus words per minute and hook length |
Music-only videos have no words to transcribe. Videos that are private, deleted or limited to friends can’t be read.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the transcript of a TikTok video?
Open the video, tap Share and choose Copy link. Paste the link into this TikTok transcript generator and press Get transcript. You get the full text with timestamps in a few seconds, ready to copy or download as TXT or SRT.
Is this TikTok transcript generator free?
Yes. You can transcribe 5 TikTok videos a day for free without an account. Copying, TXT and SRT downloads and the script breakdown are all included. To transcribe every video from an account at once, start a Deviantly trial.
Can I transcribe a TikTok that has no captions?
Yes. When a video has no captions, our AI transcribes the spoken audio instead, and the transcript is labelled AI. Accuracy depends on the audio: clear speech works best, and videos with only music have no words to transcribe.
Can I download a TikTok transcript as SRT or TXT?
Yes. Download TXT for plain text, with or without timestamps, or SRT for a subtitle file with numbered lines and start and end times. SRT files open in CapCut, Premiere Pro and most video editors.
Does TikTok show transcripts on its own?
TikTok shows captions on a video when the creator adds them or turns on auto captions, but there is no button to copy the whole text. A TikTok transcript generator collects those captions, or transcribes the audio, into one block of text you can copy.
Can I use someone else's TikTok transcript?
Use it to study the script, take notes, quote with credit or make content accessible. Don't repost another creator's script as your own. Use the script breakdown to learn the structure, then write your own version for your product.
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Transcripts come from the creator’s captions, TikTok’s auto captions or our speech-to-text model, and each one shows its source. AI transcripts are labelled.