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Facebook Transcript Downloader

Download transcripts and subtitle tracks from Facebook videos in TXT, SRT, or VTT. Caption extraction and archival utility.

Video & Audio Speech Transcriber

Sign in to transcribe · Export TXT / SRT / VTT · Private local or edge processing

Prefer uploading a file. You can paste a link to try, but platforms often block automated fetch — switch to upload if it fails. Link fetch is not guaranteed.

Drop video or audio here, or click to browse

MP4, MOV, M4A, MP3, WAV, WebM up to ~30 minutes · No server storage

Facebook Transcript Downloader - Technical Specifications

Last Verified:
Platform Data Access Terms
Facebook Terms of Service Section 4.2 prohibits unauthorized automated scraping of platform data (Checked: 2026-11-01)[Meta Terms of Service Section 4.2]
W3C WebVTT Recommendation
W3C Recommendation for Web Video Text Tracks (VTT) containing cue timings and settings (Checked: 2026-11-01)[W3C Standard]
Open-Source Whisper Architecture
Acoustic speech-to-text recognition under MIT License; recognizes audio without pre-rendered captions (Checked: 2026-11-01)[OpenAI Whisper GitHub]
Compliance & Data Retention
Operates via direct user upload; zero permanent media storage; in-memory transient processing (Checked: 2026-11-01)[Privacy Standard]

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Facebook lack a native 'Download Transcript' button?+

Facebook's video player is engineered for engagement and viewing within the platform. While creators can view automated captions, Facebook does not expose an accessible download interface for viewers or third-party archiving, making external transcription necessary.

What is the difference between downloading TXT, SRT, and VTT?+

Plain text (TXT) contains only the spoken words, making it ideal for reading, blog posts, and study notes. SubRip (SRT) includes sequential numbering and millisecond timestamps formatted for desktop video editors like Adobe Premiere and CapCut. WebVTT (VTT) is the modern W3C standard specifically designed for HTML5 web players.

Can I download transcripts for Facebook Live broadcasts?+

Once a Facebook Live broadcast has concluded and been published as a recorded video file, you can upload the recording to extract full transcripts and timed captions.

Does the transcript downloader work on videos without existing captions?+

Yes. Our tool does not rely on scraping Facebook pre-rendered captions; it performs acoustic speech-to-text recognition directly from the audio waveform of your video, generating fresh, accurate subtitles.

Can I transcribe private Facebook videos or private group posts?+

No automated tool can access private accounts or closed groups. If you own the video, download it from your personal Facebook account and upload the file to generate your transcript.