- 0:00
- Here is how we set up the new studio in one day.
- 0:10
- Morning: cables, lights and the big desk.
- 0:27
- Afternoon: sound panels on every wall.
- 0:44
- And this is the first recording in the new room.
Twitter (X) video to text
Quote a video post word for word — without pausing and rewinding.
How do you transcribe a video on X (Twitter)?
To turn a Twitter video to text, tap the share icon on the post, choose Copy link and paste it above. Both x.com and twitter.com links work. Kalpa transcribes the video’s audio and returns text with timestamps. The first 2 minutes of any X video are free here; the rest is in Kalpa.
Short ones here, long ones in Kalpa
How to transcribe an X video
Open the post
The post that contains the video.
Copy link
Share icon → Copy link.
Paste and transcribe
x.com and twitter.com links both work.
Quote it
Copy the exact words with the timestamp.
Quote X videos word for word, any time
Keep the transcripts of the X videos you quote or fact-check in Kalpa, so you can find exactly what was said, and when, without hunting for the post again.
Good to know
- Posts from protected accounts can’t be opened by link.
- For a thread with several videos, paste the link to each post.
- X Spaces recordings have their own tool.
Why people transcribe X videos
Journalists
Quote politicians, founders and experts accurately.
Fact-checking
Check what was actually said, not what the caption claims.
Content
Turn your own video posts into threads.
When the free tool is enough — and when you need Kalpa
| Free web tool | Kalpa app | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | First 2 minutes of any recording | The whole recording, no limit |
| Summary, quotes and topics | — | Yes |
| Search everything you saved | — | Ask in chat, jump to the moment |
| Your own recordings | Upload a file | Record on iPhone or Apple Watch, transcribed on device |
| Languages | 25, detected automatically | 25, detected automatically |
Questions and answers
Is the Twitter video transcript free?
Kalpa transcribes the first 2 minutes of any public X (Twitter) video for free, with no sign-up.
Do twitter.com links still work?
Both twitter.com and x.com post links work for transcribing a video.
Can I transcribe X Spaces?
X Spaces recordings have their own tool, and because Spaces are usually long, you read the first 2 minutes there and the rest in Kalpa.
Are protected X accounts supported?
Posts from protected X accounts can’t be opened by link, so only public posts can be transcribed.
Can I quote an X video with timestamps?
Every X video transcript includes timestamps, so you can quote the exact words and point to the moment they were said.
More free transcription tools
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