
Instant transcripts from any video

Instant transcripts from any video
Voqusa is a Chrome extension designed to generate text transcripts from social media videos. Its primary function is to convert spoken content from short-form and long-form videos, including YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and standard social media posts, into searchable and copyable text. The tool operates by allowing users to right-click on a video page or paste a video URL into the extension popup. The video URL is then sent to a cloud-based transcription API, which downloads the audio and processes it using speech-to-text technology. The resulting transcript is returned to the user within 30 to 60 seconds. The extension offers several key features. Users can copy an entire transcript with a single click. For those who sign in to a free account at voqusa.com, the extension maintains a history of past transcripts. The tool is designed with a focus on privacy: it does not access the content of pages the user is browsing, nor does it collect cookies, browsing history, or DOM data. Only the specific video URL provided by the user is transmitted for processing. The developer states that no tracking pixels or third-party ads are used, and transcripts are tied to a locally stored, randomly generated device ID unless the user signs in to claim them to an account. Typical use cases for Voqusa include content creation, research, and marketing. Creators can extract hooks, captions, and outlines from competitor videos. Researchers and students can turn lecture clips or interview shorts into citable text. Marketers can build swipe files of high-performing scripts. The tool also serves an accessibility function, allowing users to read along when audio is not available. The extension is free to use with a credit system; signing in provides five free credits, where one credit transcribes one minute of audio. Paid plans are available for additional usage. The extension is available in English and was last updated on October 30, 2026.