Social Media Video Transcription
Turn TikToks, Instagram Reels, Facebook videos, LinkedIn posts, and YouTube content into text in minutes. Upload the downloaded MP4 and get TXT, SRT, VTT, and JSON transcripts with automatic speaker identification — ready to re-upload as clean captions or repurpose into blog posts and newsletters. $2.50-$6 flat rate, no subscription.
Every Major Social Platform
BrassTranscripts works with any social media video you can download or screen-record as an MP4, M4A, or MP3 file. Eleven file formats accepted — the defaults from every major platform-download tool work natively without conversion.
🎵 TikTok
Save TikToks via the in-app download or use a browser-based downloader. Upload the MP4 directly. Speaker identification handles dialogue, duets, and stitches.
📸 Instagram Reels & Stories
Download Reels through your own content library, Instagram's data export, or third-party downloaders. Works with Reels, Stories, IGTV, and feed video.
Best for: Multi-Reel content repurposing into blog posts and threads
👥 Facebook Live & Video
Download Facebook Live recordings from your Page or use Facebook's data download. Long-form livestreams transcribe at $6 flat regardless of length.
📺 YouTube & YouTube Shorts
Use yt-dlp, a browser downloader, or YouTube Premium offline downloads. The SRT output re-uploads to YouTube Studio to replace auto-captions.
💼 LinkedIn Video
Download native LinkedIn video posts and LinkedIn Live recordings. Speaker identification handles host-and-guest formats common in B2B content.
Best for: Thought leadership repurposing into LinkedIn articles
🎬 Wistia, Vimeo, Loom, X
Any platform where you can download the video as MP4 or extract the audio as M4A/MP3. Wistia and Vimeo offer direct downloads for content you own; Loom and X support native downloads.
Tip: If you can play it, you can usually screen-record it
How Social Media Transcription Works
BrassTranscripts transcribes uploaded files, so the workflow is the same regardless of which platform the video came from: get the video off the platform, upload it, download the transcript.
Download the Social Media Video
Most platforms offer native download for your own content. For content you have rights to but can't download natively, browser-based downloader tools or screen recording (iPhone/iPad/Mac built-in) work for any platform. Save the file as MP4 (with video) or M4A/MP3 (audio only — slightly faster upload).
Legal note: Download content you own, have licensed, or have explicit permission to use. Platform Terms of Service restrict downloads of third-party content without permission.
Upload to BrassTranscripts
Drag and drop the downloaded file onto the upload box. Eleven file formats are accepted (MP4, MPEG, MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, Opus, WebM, MPGA) — the defaults from every major platform-download tool work without conversion. Files up to 450 MB are accepted. The AI transcription engine processes audio in 1-3 minutes per hour of video, automatically identifying separate speakers.
Download TXT, SRT, VTT, and JSON
Review the first 30 words to verify accuracy, then pay the flat rate ($2.50 for videos up to 15 minutes, $6.00 flat for 16+ minutes (any length)). Download all four formats: TXT (for blog posts, newsletters, and AI prompting), SRT (re-upload to any social platform as clean captions), VTT (for web video embeds), and JSON (timestamps and speaker data for developer workflows). Every transcript includes all four formats.
Who Transcribes Social Media Videos
🎯 Social Media Managers
Run one transcript across every distribution channel: SRT for TikTok and Instagram, SRT for YouTube auto-caption replacement, TXT for blog and newsletter repurposing. One upload, four formats, every platform covered.
✍️ Content Creators
Turn a 60-second Reel into a 700-word blog post. Turn a 10-minute YouTube video into a Twitter thread, LinkedIn article, and email newsletter. The TXT output is the starting point for AI-assisted rewriting.
Workflow guide: Content Creator Transcription Stack
📣 Marketing Teams
Convert webinars, livestreams, and customer interviews into long-form content: case studies, sales pages, gated whitepapers. Speaker labels make multi-host content easy to attribute and quote.
🎙️ Podcasters & Video Creators
Cross-post clips to TikTok, Reels, and Shorts with caption tracks that match your podcast brand. The same SRT file works across every platform — no per-platform re-captioning required.
Related: Podcast Transcription Service
Replace Platform Auto-Captions with Clean SRT
TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn auto-generate captions, but the quality varies widely — especially with technical terms, multiple speakers, fast-paced delivery, and accents. Replacing platform auto-captions with the SRT file from BrassTranscripts gives you cleaner captions, better accessibility, and helps videos rank for the specific keywords you actually said.
How SRT re-upload works on each platform:
- YouTube: Studio → video → Subtitles tab → Add language → Upload file → choose "With timing" → select your SRT
- LinkedIn: Edit video post → Captions → Upload SRT file
- TikTok & Instagram: Use the SRT as your source-of-truth when editing the video in CapCut, Premiere, or Final Cut — burn in clean captions or upload as a caption track in editors that support SRT import
- Facebook: Edit video → Subtitles & captions → Upload SRT
- Vimeo & Wistia: Native SRT upload in their respective video managers
The included VTT file is the standard format for HTML5 web video players if you embed videos on your own marketing site or course platform.
Social Video Transcription Pricing
Flat-rate pricing based on video duration. No subscription, no per-minute meter — pay only for the videos you transcribe. Ideal for both one-off social posts and recurring content programs.
| Video Duration | Price | Common Social Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 1-15 minutes | $2.50 flat | TikToks, Reels, Shorts, single-Story sequences, short LinkedIn videos |
| 16-60 minutes | $6.00 flat | Long-form YouTube videos, IGTV, LinkedIn Live segments |
| 60+ minutes | $6.00 flat | Facebook Live, full webinars, multi-hour livestreams, replay archives |
Included with Every Transcript
- ✓ Automatic speaker identification
- ✓ All four formats: TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON
- ✓ 1-3 minute processing per hour of video
- ✓ 99+ languages with auto-detection
- ✓ 30-word preview before payment
- ✓ 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee
Managing many clients or recurring social content? Bulk pricing starts at 6 files with discounted per-file rates — ideal for agencies and high-volume social teams.
Why Use BrassTranscripts for Social Media Video
One Transcript, Every Platform
SRT works on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Vimeo — no per-platform re-captioning
Built for Repurposing
TXT output is ready to paste into ChatGPT or Claude for blog/newsletter/thread generation
Speaker Identification Included
Multi-host livestreams, podcast clips, and duets get clean speaker labels with no extra setup
No Subscription
Pay $2.50-$6 per video — ideal for occasional posts and seasonal campaigns alike
Privacy-Focused Retention
Audio deleted within 24 hours, transcripts within 48 hours, never used for AI training
99+ Languages
Automatic language detection — no need to specify before uploading multilingual social content
Platform-Specific Transcription Guides
Detailed walkthroughs for each major social platform:
How to Transcribe Social Media Videos
Complete cross-platform guide covering TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn workflows in one place.
How to Transcribe TikTok Videos
TikTok-specific workflow: in-app download, screen recording, and turning short-form clips into long-form content.
How to Transcribe Facebook Live Videos
Download Facebook Live recordings from your Page and turn long-form livestreams into searchable transcripts.
Content Creator Transcription Stack
End-to-end pipeline for turning one video into blog posts, social content, and newsletter copy with AI prompts.
Ready to Transcribe Your Social Media Video?
Download the video • Upload the file • Get TXT, SRT, VTT, and JSON in minutes
Transcribe Social Video →Preview before paying • $2.50-$6 flat rate • No subscription • 100% satisfaction guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions About Social Media Transcription
Is BrassTranscripts the right tool for transcribing social media videos?
Yes, when you need a usable text artifact — not just live captions. BrassTranscripts converts downloaded social media video files into TXT, SRT, VTT, and JSON transcripts with automatic speaker identification. The SRT file re-uploads to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn as a clean caption track. The TXT file powers blog posts, newsletters, and social repurposing. If you only need on-screen captions for a single Reel and the auto-generated version is good enough, the platform's built-in captions are fine. For multi-platform distribution, content repurposing, or accessibility compliance, BrassTranscripts produces a single transcript that works everywhere.
Can I use BrassTranscripts transcripts to repurpose social content into blog posts and newsletters?
Yes. The TXT output is the standard starting point for turning a 60-second Reel or a 10-minute TikTok into a blog post, LinkedIn article, X thread, or email newsletter. Paste the transcript into ChatGPT or Claude with a prompt like "turn this into a 700-word blog post with three subheadings" and the model handles the structural rewrite. The JSON output includes word-level timestamps if you want to extract specific quotes or build clip libraries. There are no usage restrictions on transcripts of your own content — you own the audio, you own the transcript.
Which social platforms does this cover?
Any platform where you can download or screen-record the video as an MP4, M4A, or MP3 file. That includes TikTok, Instagram Reels and Stories, Facebook Live and feed videos, YouTube and YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn native video, X (Twitter) video, Wistia, Vimeo, and Loom. BrassTranscripts does not paste social URLs directly — you download the video file first (using the platform's native download, a browser-based downloader, or a screen recording) and upload the file to BrassTranscripts. Eleven file formats are accepted: MP4, MPEG, MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, Opus, WebM, and MPGA.
How does BrassTranscripts compare to TikTok and Instagram's built-in captions?
Platform-native captions are designed for in-feed playback: they live on the video, they're free, and you can't easily export them as a separate file. BrassTranscripts produces a portable transcript artifact — TXT for content repurposing, SRT for re-uploading clean captions across multiple platforms, VTT for web players, and JSON for developer workflows. Accuracy depends on audio quality more than service choice; clean recorded voice transcribes well on either, while heavy background music and crosstalk degrade both. The differentiator is the output format, automatic speaker identification on multi-person videos, and a single transcript that works on every distribution channel.
How much does it cost to transcribe a social media video?
$2.50 flat for videos up to 15 minutes — covers virtually every Reel, TikTok, and YouTube Short. $6.00 flat for anything longer (any length up to the 450 MB file size limit) — covers long-form podcasts, livestreams, and IGTV-style content. No subscription, no per-minute meter, no surprise charges. For social media managers handling many clients or recurring content, bulk pricing is available starting at 6 files. Preview the first 30 words before paying to verify accuracy on each upload.
Will the SRT file work on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn?
Yes. SRT is the universal subtitle format and every major social platform accepts it. Upload the SRT directly to YouTube Studio's caption editor, LinkedIn's native video caption upload, or use it as the source for Instagram and TikTok captions via your video editing tool. The included VTT file is the standard format for HTML5 web video players if you embed videos on your own site. Re-uploading a professional SRT replaces the platform's auto-generated captions with cleaner text — better for SEO, accessibility, and viewer comprehension.
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