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Free Video Transcript Generator — Hatcut
Turn any public video URL into searchable, timestamped text in seconds. Hatcut fetches the video, transcribes speech with AI, and lets you export to TXT, SRT, VTT, DOC, or PDF — perfect for repurposing content you own or are authorized to process.
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Only submit public URLs for content you own or are authorized to process.
How it works
Paste URL
Paste a public video URL from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook.
AI transcribes
Hatcut resolves the video, extracts audio, and runs AI speech-to-text.
Export
Read the timestamped transcript, click to seek in the player, and export in your preferred format.
Who uses this tool
Content creators
Review hooks, pacing, and scripts from your own videos without rewatching full footage.
Marketers
Turn campaign videos into searchable text for reporting, briefs, and content planning.
SEO & writers
Draft blog posts and summaries from authorized video content faster.
Compare transcript tools
| Feature | Hatcut | Otter.ai | Rev | Descript |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social media URL support | Yes (YouTube, TikTok, IG, Facebook) | No | No | No |
| Ease of use | Paste URL, get transcript | Upload or record | Upload files | Desktop app required |
| Pricing | Free trial, then Hatcut plans | $16.99/mo subscription | $0.25/min | $24/mo subscription |
| Export formats | TXT, SRT, VTT, DOC, PDF | TXT, SRT | SRT, TXT, Word | SRT, TXT |
| Speed | Fast async pipeline | Fast | Slower (human option) | Fast |