YouTube Transcription for ~$0.006/min (GPT-4o) Stop overpaying for YouTube transcriptions. This tool lets you use your own OpenAI API key to get premium GPT-4o transcriptions at cost—around $0.006 per minute. No markups, just the best AI transcription at an unbeatable price. Other services charge up to $0.15/minute for the same quality. By using your own key, you save over 95%. ## Who Is This For? This tool is built for professionals who need to turn video content into actionable data without breaking the budget. - Content Marketers & SEOs: Convert webinars, interviews, and video podcasts into keyword-rich blog posts. Analyze competitor videos to identify content gaps and opportunities. - Researchers & Academics: Transcribe lectures, seminars, and interviews for qualitative analysis. Quickly search hours of video for key themes and quotes. - Journalists & Podcasters: Get fast, accurate transcripts of source interviews and news clips. Create show notes and articles from your audio content in minutes. - Legal & Compliance Teams: Document video depositions, witness statements, and internal training sessions. Ensure accurate, searchable records for compliance and review. - Students & Educators: Turn educational videos and lectures into study guides and searchable notes. Make learning more efficient and accessible. ## How It Works: Simple & Transparent 1. Add Your OpenAI API Key: Plug in your own key. You only pay OpenAI's direct rate. 2. Paste YouTube URLs: Add one or more YouTube video links. 3. Run & Get Transcripts: The tool downloads, processes, and transcribes your videos automatically. You get high-quality, time-stamped transcripts ready for immediate use. ## The "Bring Your Own Key" Advantage - Direct OpenAI Pricing: Pay only for what you use at OpenAI's base rate (~$0.006/min for GPT-4o). - No Price Markups: You pay the direct cost from OpenAI, we don't add a margin. - Full Control & Privacy: Your data is processed through your own API key, offering enhanced privacy. - Scalable: Transcribe one video or thousands. Your only limit is your OpenAI usage tier. ## Input Settings | Setting | Description | Default | | :------ | :---------- | :------ | | YouTube URLs | One or more YouTube video URLs to transcribe. | Required | | OpenAI API Key | Your own OpenAI API key. This is how you get the cost-saving price. | Required | | Transcription Model | Choose gpt-4o (highest quality) or gpt-4o-mini (faster, even cheaper). | gpt-4o-mini | | Audio Language | Specify a language (e.g., 'en', 'es') for best results, or let it auto-detect. | Auto-detect | | Transcription Prompt | Provide context, names, or jargon to improve accuracy for niche topics. | None | Example Input: json { "youtube_urls": [ "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0" ], "openai_api_key": "sk-your-own-openai-api-key", "openai_model": "gpt-4o-transcribe", "openai_transcription_language": "en", "openai_transcription_prompt": "The video is about financial markets. Keywords: NASDAQ, quantitative easing, Fed interest rates." } ## Output Format Clean, simple, and ready to use. json { "download_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0", "transcription": "This is the full, accurate transcription of the video content...", "status": "succeeded" } ## Getting Started in 3 Steps 1. Get an OpenAI API Key: If you don't have one, sign up at OpenAI. 2. Add Your Key & URLs: Paste your API key and the YouTube URLs you want to transcribe. 3. Run the Actor: Get your transcripts in the "Dataset" tab. Start saving on transcription costs today.