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Reddit video to text

Read what’s said in a Reddit video — quotes, tips and all.

First 2 minutes free, any lengthLanguage detected automaticallyPublic subreddits
Longer than 2 minutes?You get the first 2 minutes here. Kalpa transcribes the rest — free to start on iPhone Get the app ›

How do you transcribe a Reddit video?

To turn a Reddit video to text, tap Share on the Reddit post and choose Copy link, then paste it above. Kalpa transcribes the video hosted on Reddit and returns text with timestamps. The first 2 minutes of any Reddit video are free here; the rest of a longer video is in Kalpa.

Short ones here, long ones in Kalpa

First 2 min · free hereReddit video1:02English · detected
0:00
So this is my first attempt at fixing a bike chain.
0:11
The link was bent, you can see it here.
0:29
I used the chain tool to push the pin out.
0:47
It works, but it still clicks in the top gear.
Keep it, search it, ask about it laterSave to Kalpa ›

How to transcribe a Reddit video

  1. Open the post

    The post with the video, not a comment.

  2. Share → Copy link

    Full post links and v.redd.it links work.

  3. Paste and transcribe

    Paste above and press Transcribe.

  4. Save it

    Copy the text or keep it in Kalpa.

Faster in the app

Collect Reddit how-tos and stories as text

Keep the transcripts of the DIY fixes, stories and opinions you find on Reddit in Kalpa, so a useful video doesn’t get lost in your saved posts.

Good to know

  • Videos in private or quarantined subreddits can’t be opened.
  • If a post links to YouTube, use the YouTube tool instead.
  • NSFW-marked posts may not open without an account.

Why people transcribe Reddit videos

Research

Collect opinions and stories from communities as text.

Moderation

Check what a video says before approving it.

Saving how-tos

Keep DIY and repair videos as steps.

When the free tool is enough — and when you need Kalpa

Free web toolKalpa app
LengthFirst 2 minutes of any recordingThe whole recording, no limit
Summary, quotes and topics—Yes
Search everything you saved—Ask in chat, jump to the moment
Your own recordingsUpload a fileRecord on iPhone or Apple Watch, transcribed on device
Languages25, detected automatically25, detected automatically

Questions and answers

Is the Reddit video transcript free?

Kalpa transcribes the first 2 minutes of any public Reddit video for free, with no sign-up.

Do I need a Reddit account?

You don’t need a Reddit account for videos in public subreddits, though NSFW-marked posts may not open without one.

What if the Reddit post links to YouTube?

If a Reddit post links to a YouTube video, use the YouTube transcript tool with that video’s link instead.

Do v.redd.it links work?

Both full Reddit post links and v.redd.it video links work, as long as the subreddit is public.

Can I keep Reddit video transcripts?

You can download a Reddit video transcript as a .txt file or keep it in Kalpa to find it again later.

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