Turn a TikTok Video Into Text From Just the Link
Need the words from a TikTok? Paste the link and PageSum writes out everything said in the video, so you can copy the script, quote it or search it later.
What a TikTok transcript looks like
Illustration of the format, not a real video.
Copy it, or download it as .txt, and as .srt or .vtt subtitles when the video has timestamps.
How to get text from a TikTok video
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Copy the TikTok link
In TikTok tap Share, then Copy link. Short vm.tiktok.com links work too.
- 2
Paste it and press Get transcript
You sign in with your email (a magic link, no password), then the transcript opens straight away.
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Copy or download the text
Copy the whole transcript, or download it as TXT. Videos with timestamps also download as SRT or VTT.
What you get with every TikTok transcript
Full text, with timestamps
The whole transcript in timed lines you can search. Copy it, or download TXT, SRT or VTT. All free.
Works without captions
Most short videos have no captions. PageSum transcribes the audio with AI: up to 5 minutes on the free plan, up to 10 on Pro.
Any spoken language
The transcript is usually in the language spoken in the video. Ask for a summary in any of 39 languages if you want it translated.
A summary too, if you want it
Under the transcript there is a short summary and a Q&A box. Skip them if you only need the text.
Saved to your history
Every transcript is kept in your account and searchable, so you do not have to run the same link twice.
Click-to-jump and follow-along
ProOn YouTube, click a line to jump to that moment while the transcript follows playback.
Free and Pro limits
| Free | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Video summaries | 1 per day (3 on your first day) | Unlimited |
| Videos with captions | Any length | Any length |
| Videos without captions | Up to 5 min (AI transcription) | Up to 10 min (AI transcription) |
| Summary modes | Quick, Key Points | All 6 |
| Chapters (videos 3 min+) | Yes | Yes |
| Full transcript with timestamps, search, copy, .txt/.srt/.vtt | Yes | Yes |
| Click-to-jump transcript, [m:ss] citations in summaries | — | Yes |
| Follow-up questions | 1 per day | Unlimited |
Pro is $5/month or $48 for a year. See everything in Pro
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the transcript from a TikTok?
Paste the TikTok link into PageSum and press Get transcript. The full text appears with a Copy button, and you can download it as a TXT file. TikTok itself has no copy-transcript button.
Can I convert a TikTok video to text for free?
Yes. The free plan transcribes 1 video a day (3 on your first day), up to 5 minutes when the video has no captions. You need a free PageSum account, but no credit card.
Does it work when a TikTok has no captions?
Yes. Most TikToks have none, so PageSum transcribes the audio with AI. Videos with only music or no speech have nothing to transcribe.
Do I need to sign up?
Yes, a free account (email magic link) is needed to see a transcript. Your link is kept, so it is ready as soon as you sign in.
Is the transcript accurate?
AI transcription is usually good for clear speech, and worse with loud music, strong accents or overlapping voices. Check names and numbers before you quote them.
Can I get a summary of the TikTok instead?
Yes. The same result includes a short summary, or use the TikTok summarizer page if a summary is all you want.
Which TikToks do not work?
Photo posts, private accounts and videos with no speech.