How to transcribe a TikTok video

To transcribe a TikTok video, copy the video's link and paste it into TokScript at tokscript.com. You'll get the full transcript of the TikTok video, ready to copy, download or send straight into Claude or ChatGPT.

Last updated: October 2026

How to get the transcript of a TikTok video

1. Copy the video link. In the TikTok app, tap Share, then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from your browser bar.
2. Go to tokscript.com and sign in to your free TokScript account. If you don't have one yet, create one. You won't need a card.
3. Paste the link into the box and start the transcript.
4. Copy the transcript to use wherever you like, or export it as TXT, XML, JSON or CSV.
5. Every transcript you pull is saved to your TokScript library, so you can come back to it any time.

Two other ways to get it

• Chrome extension (computer only, TikTok only): open the video page and use the Transcript button the extension adds. Steps: How do I copy or download a TikTok transcript with the Chrome extension?
• Inside an AI assistant: connect TokScript to Claude, ChatGPT or another supported app, paste the TikTok link into the chat and ask for the transcript. Steps: How to Transcribe a Video Using Claude or ChatGPT

Is it free to get a TikTok transcript?

It is. You get 5 transcripts a day on a free TokScript account, and the count resets every 24 hours. If you need more, paid plans have no daily limit and cost $10 a month or $39 a year. Current prices are on the pricing page, and Is TokScript free? covers what each plan includes.

Can I transcribe many TikToks at once?

Yes, if you're on a paid plan. Paste up to 50 links at once, and feel free to mix TikTok, Instagram and YouTube links in the same paste. You can also import a whole TikTok collection or a creator's profile, up to 3,000 videos per link. Profile pulls need a paid plan. See How to Use Bulk Transcription and How to Import a TikTok Collection or Playlist.

Does it work in ChatGPT or Claude?

Yes, through the TokScript connector. It works in Claude, ChatGPT and nine other AI apps and tools. Once it's connected, paste a TikTok link into the chat and ask for the transcript. From there, you can ask the assistant to summarize it or pull out the hook. The full list is in Which AI assistants work with TokScript?.

Does it work for Instagram Reels and YouTube too?

It does. The same steps work for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and full-length YouTube videos. There's no cap on video length on any plan. For Reels, see How to transcribe Instagram Reels. For YouTube, use the YouTube transcript generator.

Which languages does it support?

TokScript transcribes and translates in 50+ languages. You get 5 translations a day on a free account, and paid plans have no daily limit.

How do I get a script, not just the transcript?

Paid plans include TokScript's Viral Script Writer, which turns a transcript into a new script, and the Viral Hook Generator, which writes hooks from it. If you use the connector, you can also ask Claude or ChatGPT to rewrite the transcript as a script in your own voice.