Transcribe Audio or Video from a URL
Paste a public audio or video file link and let InstantTranscriber fetch it and generate a transcript automatically.
Instant access. No credit card required.
Sign up is required before recording/transcribing.
How it works
- Copy a direct, public URL to an audio or video file.
- Open your dashboard and paste the link in Paste a link.
- Confirm options like language and speaker labels.
- Start transcription and wait for the file to process.
- Download your transcript in TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, or VTT.
Common issues and fixes
Links that require login or cookies cannot be fetched.
Streaming pages without direct file URLs are not supported.
Large files can take longer to fetch before transcription begins.
Expired or expiring links will fail to import.
Related workflows
Jump to the next step after you record or import.
FAQ
What kinds of links work for URL transcription?
Use direct, public file URLs (for example .mp3, .m4a, .wav, .mp4). Links that require login will not work.
Can I transcribe YouTube or streaming pages?
You need a direct file link you have rights to use. Streaming pages without a file URL are not supported.
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Create a free account to record, transcribe, and export in minutes.
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Free Plan
$0
No credit card required
- 3 transcriptions per day
- Max 35 minutes per file
- Max 50 MB per file
- Export to TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT
Pro Plan
$9.99
per month - or $5.99/mo billed annually (save 40%)
- Unlimited transcriptions
- Max 10 hours per file
- Max 1 GB per file
- Priority support
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