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Questions people ask

If your question isn't here, email [email protected] and we'll answer.

What kinds of videos work?

Any public video from TikTok, YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, X (Twitter), or Twitch clips. Paste the link and you'll get the words back in seconds.

Is HookFindr really free?

Yes. 5 free videos a month with no signup at all. Sign in with Google or your email and you get 5 a day instead. Already-transcribed videos come back instantly and don't count against your limit.

Do I have to download anything?

No. No app, no plugin, no signup unless you want more than 5 a month. Just paste a link.

How accurate are the words?

Very accurate for clear English and most major languages. Heavy background music, lots of overlapping voices, or extreme accents can reduce accuracy. If the video already has captions, we use those, which are basically perfect.

Can I download subtitles for my video editor?

Yes. After you get the text, you can download it as plain text or as a subtitle file that works in most video editors.

Do you keep my videos?

No. We never save the video itself. We grab the audio long enough to pull out the words, then it's gone. We do save the text so the next person asking for the same public video gets it instantly. See our privacy page for the full details.

Does it work on private or paid videos?

No — only public videos that anyone can watch. Private accounts, members-only videos, age-gated content, and paid videos don't work.

Can I use this for captions on my own videos?

Yes. Post your video to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or X, then paste the link here. Download the subtitle file and drop it into your editor.

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