Facebook Transcript API
Extract timestamped transcripts from any public Facebook video in a single request.
GET request to /v1/facebook/transcript that responds with clean JSON, costs 2 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the Facebook Transcript API?
The Facebook Transcript API lets you extract the full, timestamped transcript from Facebook with a single REST call. No OAuth, no scraping infrastructure, and no platform SDKs — send the URL, get clean structured JSON back. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat lookups are instant and free.
What you get
- Full transcript text with start/end timestamps
- Auto-detected language and segment count
- AI audio transcription fallback when no captions exist
- Clean JSON ready for RAG, search, or subtitles
Try it
Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request in your language of choice.
Parameters
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/facebook/transcript?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwatch%2F%3Fv%3D1234567890123456" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 2,
"data": {
"platform": "facebook",
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/NASA/posts/pfbid02skzNsrLf5atYZfzvzHAK9gHwDnZC5u4pDZMLQ1u3iJmfoA8tNsGpT7Uj6WPs6K3Rl",
"transcript": "Soon.\n\nLater this year, our next space telescope will launch into orbit. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will capture both the big picture and the finer details of the cosmos—observing distant celestial bodies with a field of view at least 100 times wider than Hubble’s.\n\nGet the details on Roman and its mission: https://go.nasa.gov/4x5yDID\n\nAdd Roman to your phone—download this free poster: https://go.nasa.gov/4v4CfJH",
"transcriptSegments": [],
"wordCount": 64,
"segments": 0
}
}Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Full transcript
transcriptComplete text transcript of the video.wordCountTotal number of words in the transcript.segmentsTotal number of transcript segments.
Timestamped segments
Each item in transcriptSegments contains:
textThe spoken text for this segment.startStart time in seconds.durationDuration of the segment in seconds.timestampHuman-readable timestamp (MM:SS format).
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Public Facebook video or post URL. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 2 credits. Repeat calls for the same request are served from cache for free.
How it works
- 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
- 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
- 3. Send one request to
/v1/facebook/transcriptand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Accessibility
Provide captions and transcripts for hearing-impaired users.
Content Analysis
Analyze spoken content for keywords, topics, and sentiment.
Search & Discovery
Make video content searchable by text.
Content Creation
Extract quotes and key phrases from videos.
Language Learning
Provide text alongside audio for language learners.
Research
Analyze large volumes of video content efficiently.
SEO
Extract text content for search engine optimization.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Facebook Transcript API do?+
The Facebook Transcript API lets you extract the full, timestamped transcript from a public Facebook video using one GET request to /v1/facebook/transcript. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the Facebook Transcript API cost?+
Each successful call costs 2 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a Facebook API key or OAuth?+
No. A single Captapi key works across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
What if the Facebook video has no captions?+
When no captions are available, Captapi transcribes the audio with AI (Whisper) automatically, so you still get a usable transcript.
Is the Facebook Transcript API suitable for production use?+
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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