Video Transcription Tool A Python-based tool that automatically downloads videos from URLs and converts speech to text using OpenAI's Whisper model. ## Features - Multi-URL Processing: Transcribe multiple videos in a single run - Smart Audio Extraction: Automatically extracts and optimizes audio from video files - Language Support: Auto-detection or manual language selection from 70+ languages - Large File Handling: Automatically chunks large audio files to stay within API limits - Cost Estimation: Shows estimated transcription costs upfront - Robust Error Handling: Comprehensive error checking and user-friendly messages ## How It Works 1. Download: Uses yt-dlp to download videos from supported platforms 2. Extract: Converts video to optimized audio format (16kHz mono MP3) 3. Process: Handles large files by splitting into smaller chunks if needed 4. Transcribe: Sends audio to OpenAI Whisper-1 model for speech-to-text conversion 5. Combine: Merges results from multiple chunks and URLs into final output ## Requirements - Python 3.7+ - OpenAI API key with available credits - FFmpeg (for audio processing) - Internet connection ## Output Format Returns structured JSON with: - Individual transcription results - Combined text from all successful transcriptions - Processing statistics and metadata - Error details for failed attempts ## Language Support Supports 70+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and many more. Can auto-detect language or use specified language codes. ## Error Handling - API quota validation - File size limit checking - Automatic fallback methods - Clear error messages with solutions --- Built for reliable, cost-effective video transcription at scale.