To turn a TikTok video into text, the video must be saved as a file before it is transcribed, and you must have the right to use it. Send that file to the Potok bot on Telegram, which does not take TikTok links. Files up to 2 GB work, and you can export TXT, DOCX, SRT or VTT.
Transcribe a recording
Send your voice message, audio or video to @potok_now_bot on Telegram and the text comes back in the chat.
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram
Files up to 2 GB · export to TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT · speaker labels and timestamps · about 30 languages
Key facts
- The clip has to exist as a video file on your device before the bot can read it.
- The bot does not take TikTok links, so a copied address will not work.
- Your own clips are the clearest case, and for anyone else's video you need the owner's permission.
- Short videos give short text that comes back in the chat.
How to do it
- Confirm the rights. Use your own video, or one whose owner agreed to its use. Respect the rights of the video owner.
- Get the video as a file. Use the original file from your camera or editing app. Check the official help for any export option in the app.
- Send it to the bot. Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram and attach the video.
- Wait for the text. Because clips are short, the transcript usually appears as a chat message.
- Make captions. Export SRT or VTT and use the file to add subtitles in your editor.
What the result looks like
[00:00] Speaker 1: Quick pasta in ten minutes, here is how.
[00:04] Speaker 1: Boil the water, add salt and the noodles.
[00:09] Speaker 1: Toss with butter and a bit of cheese.
Sample text written by us to show the layout of a transcript. It is not the output of the recognition engine and not a real recording.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Where it works | Telegram bot @potok_now_bot; large files go through the bot's mini app |
| File size | Up to 2 GB |
| Export | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Speakers and time | Speaker labels and timestamps can be switched on |
| Languages | About 30 languages with good published results; a few more with warnings |
| Translation | The transcript is not translated into another language |
| Dictation | A separate Potok desktop app lets you dictate text into any program; it recognises Russian speech |
Common mistakes
| Mistake | What happens | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pasting a TikTok link | The bot cannot open it. | Send the video file you may use. |
| Taking someone else's clip | The owner did not agree to its use. | Ask or skip it. |
| Expecting text in music-heavy clips | Trending sounds drown speech. | Use clips with clear voice. |
| Forgetting to proofread captions | Slang and names are easy to mishear. | Read the text once before you post. |
More
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Can I paste a TikTok link?
No. The bot does not take TikTok links. Send a file you have the right to use.
How do I get my video as a file?
Use the original from your camera or editing app, or check the official help for an export option.
Can I get subtitles?
Yes. Export the text as SRT or VTT and load it as subtitles.
Will background music hurt the text?
Loud music over speech lowers recognition, so clear voice works best.
Is there a size limit?
Each file can be up to 2 GB.
Sources
Each source was opened by hand on the date shown. Pages change, so open the source if a detail matters to you.
- TikTok (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
- Video file format (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
- Subtitle (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
Try it on your own recording
Send your voice message, audio or video to @potok_now_bot on Telegram and the text comes back in the chat.
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram