Transcribe TikTok to Text in Minutes

How to Convert TikTok Videos to Text

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Create a New Project and Upload TikTok
Sign up for Descript at no cost—no credit card needed. From your dashboard, choose 'New Project' and select 'Audio Project.' Upload your TikTok file, and Descript automatically kicks off the transcription. You can add speaker names for an organized transcript.
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Select Language and Edit Transcription
After the transcription finishes, pick the right language for speaker identification. Press "C" on your keyboard if you want to make edits. This step helps your text match the spoken content more accurately, making it smoother to review and refine your TikTok transcriptions.
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Adjust, Publish, and Export Your Transcript
Tweak any parts that need fixing, then click "Publish" and head to the "Export" tab. Pick your desired format or publish as a web link to share or embed your transcript with Descript’s media player. Finally, click "Export" to save the file.

Convert TikTok Videos to Text Effortlessly

Fast, accurate AI transcription that learns how you talk
Turn your TikTok videos into text with Descript’s fast and accurate AI transcription. The tool adapts to the way you speak, providing precise results every time. Great for creators who want to repurpose TikTok content into blog posts, scripts, or captions.
Voice to text meets video editor
Descript's Voice to Text feature works hand in hand with its video editor, making it simple to convert TikTok videos into text. You can edit video footage while transcribing spoken content, which helps maintain accuracy and speed. Ideal for generating captions, summaries, or repurposing content—everything in one user-friendly platform.
Always auto-synced captions
Descript’s always auto-synced captions make converting TikTok videos to text a smooth process. Captions stay aligned with your audio, which helps with accuracy and saves you time. This feature keeps your transcriptions precise, making it simpler to reuse content for blogs, articles, or other platforms.

More than a TikTok to Text Converter

Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you handle podcasts and videos just like working in a doc. It's also tuned to quickly transcribe TikTok to text, so you can jump from social clips to your next big idea in no time.

Transcription
Easily transcribe TikTok to text, making content creation and editing simpler with Descript's transcription feature.
Captions & subtitles
Generate accurate captions and subtitles for your TikTok videos, increasing accessibility and engagement with Descript's powerful tool.
Remove filler words
Effortlessly remove filler words from TikTok transcriptions, making your text clear, concise, and professional.
Text-based editing
Easily convert TikTok videos to text with Descript's text-based editing, so your content creation and transcription tasks go smoothly.

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Questions? We have answers

What formats can I export the text generated from TikTok videos using the tool?
You can export the text from TikTok videos as plain text, PDF, or Word documents. This gives you the freedom to add transcriptions to your workflow or share them smoothly.
How accurate is the transcription for different accents and languages in TikTok videos?
The transcription accuracy for a variety of accents and languages in TikTok videos is notably high thanks to advanced AI. It performs best with widely used languages and main accents, but you might see slight variations with distinct dialects. Ongoing updates keep improving results in many language settings.
What pricing plans does Descript offer for individual users and teams?
Descript provides various plans for individuals and teams. There's a free option, plus paid plans like Creator at $12/month and Pro at $24/month. Teams have the choice of custom packages suited to their needs.
Does Descript support collaboration features for team projects?
Yes, Descript offers team collaboration features. Your group can work together in real time, leave comments, and edit simultaneously. This keeps the workflow smooth and supports collaborative content creation.