AI Video Transcriber
Transcribe, summarize and archive videos and podcasts via AI.
Multi-platform video transcription with subtitle extraction and AI summaries
AI-Video-Transcriber pulls transcripts from YouTube, TikTok, and 30+ platforms or local media files. It suits video producers and editors who need fast content summarization and multi-language translation.
What it is
It uses a subtitle-first architecture to grab captions instantly without downloading audio when available, falling back to Faster-Whisper. It runs AI text optimization, auto-translates into 11 languages, and provides a parallel video download option.
Who it's for
It suits editors, podcasters, and researchers processing online media or local files. It does not suit teams requiring complex multi-user permission management or enterprise database syncing.
Key features
Subtitle-First Architecture
Extracts native platform subtitles instantly without audio downloads to speed up processing.
Multi-Platform Support
Grabs media from YouTube, TikTok, Bilibili, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and 30+ sites.
Bring Your Own Model
Configures any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint directly in the UI with dynamic model fetching.
Headless CLI and Agents
Includes a command-line interface and Codex plugin to run pipelines without a browser.
Conditional Translation
Auto-translates transcripts when your target summary language differs from the source.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Saves time on platforms with native subtitles by skipping audio extraction.
- Allows local file uploads including text, audio, and video formats.
- Provides an inline video player and one-click source download alongside transcripts.
- Includes a headless CLI with machine-readable JSON output for automated scripting.
Where it falls short
- Requires Python, FFmpeg, and an OpenAI-compatible API key to handle AI tasks.
- Long production videos require running the server in production mode to keep SSE connections stable.
- Running Whisper locally demands local compute resources for audio transcription.
Pricing & license
The software is free under its open-source license, but you must pay external providers for any OpenAI-compatible LLM API usage and supply your own compute for Whisper transcription.
Open remote AI-training roles
876 open remote AI-training roles, updated November 15, 2026; most pay $20–$170 an hour. Zekai lists them free; the application goes to the employer’s platform.
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FAQ
Does it always download the video file?
No, native subtitle extraction skips audio and video downloads entirely. You can also toggle off original video downloads to save disk space.
Can I use local LLMs instead of OpenAI?
Yes, you can enter any OpenAI-compatible API base URL and key in the UI settings to use local models or alternative providers.
How do I run it for automated scripts?
You can use the transcribe.py command-line interface with the --json flag for headless script execution.
