TikTok Transcript API
Extract timestamped transcripts from any public TikTok video in a single request.
GET request to /v1/tiktok/transcript that responds with clean JSON and costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the TikTok Transcript API?
The TikTok Transcript API lets you extract the full, timestamped transcript for TikTok transcript with a single REST call. No OAuth, no infrastructure to maintain, and no platform SDKs — send the request, get clean structured JSON back. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh.
What you get
- Full transcript text with start/end timestamps when available
- Auto-detected language and segment count
- AI audio transcription fallback when no captions exist
- Clean JSON ready for search, subtitles, or AI pipelines
Try it
Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request, or open the live Playground to run it against your account (no API key paste).
Parameters
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/tiktok/transcript?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40promakeuppro%2Fvideo%2F7652684315989462290" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "tiktok",
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@promakeuppro/video/7652684315989462290",
"transcript": "Well, spin on my mind, I wanna make a rock and a-na-na I wanna make a rock and a-na-na Wish we never go, go, rock and a-na We need to make a rock and a-na I wanna make a rock and a-na I wanna make a rock and a-na Wish we never go, go, rock and a-na We need to make a rock and a-na Wish we never go, go, rock and a-na We need to make a rock and a-na",
"transcriptSegments": [
{
"text": "Well, spin on my mind, I wanna make a rock and a-na-na I wanna make a rock and a-na-na",
"start": 0,
"duration": 9.28,
"end": 9.28,
"timestamp": "00:00"
},
{
"text": "Wish we never go, go, rock and a-na We need to make a rock and a-na",
"start": 9.28,
"duration": 7.2,
"end": 16.48,
"timestamp": "00:09"
},
{
"text": "I wanna make a rock and a-na I wanna make a rock and a-na",
"start": 16.48,
"duration": 6.72,
"end": 23.2,
"timestamp": "00:16"
},
{
"text": "Wish we never go, go, rock and a-na We need to make a rock and a-na",
"start": 23.2,
"duration": 7.28,
"end": 30.48,
"timestamp": "00:23"
},
{
"text": "Wish we never go, go, rock and a-na We need to make a rock and a-na",
"start": 30.48,
"duration": 2,
"end": 32.48,
"timestamp": "00:30"
}
],
"wordCount": 81,
"segments": 5,
"language": "en"
}
}Billing metadata is returned in response headers: X-Captapi-Credits (credits charged), X-Captapi-Cache (hit or miss), and X-Captapi-Source. Failed requests (4xx/5xx) are never charged. See the full list of error codes in the error reference.
Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Top-level fields
platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).urlCanonical URL of the item.transcriptComplete text transcript.wordCountTotal number of words in the transcript.segmentsTranscript segment count, or sponsor segment list on video-sponsors endpoints.languageDetected or requested language code.
Transcript segments
Each item in transcriptSegments contains:
textText content.startStart time in seconds.durationLength in seconds.endEnd time in seconds.timestampHuman-readable timestamp (MM:SS format).
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Public TikTok video URL, e.g. https://tiktok.com/@user/video/ID. Not a YouTube/Instagram/Facebook URL. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble. |
| language | string | No | Preferred caption language as an ISO code, e.g. "en". Defaults to auto-detect. |
| cache | boolean | No | Serve from the 24h shared cache when available (0 credits on hit). Default true — set false to always fetch fresh. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.
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/tiktok/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 TikTok Transcript API do?+
The TikTok Transcript API lets you extract the full, timestamped transcript from a public TikTok video using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/transcript. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the TikTok Transcript API cost?+
Each successful call costs 2 credits. Cache is on by default (0 credits on hit); pass cache=false to always fetch fresh. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a TikTok API key or OAuth?+
No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
What if the TikTok 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 TikTok Transcript API suitable for production use?+
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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