How to transcribe m3u8-dl recordings
m3u8-dl makes the recording — Whipscribe makes it text. Three steps, and the first preview is free with no signup.
The three steps
Get the audio out. Save the VOD or recording from m3u8-dl and upload it — long files are expected.
Drop it below. Upload the file right here — no signup for the instant preview. Long, multi-hour files are fine, and video uploads work too (we transcribe the audio track).
Take the text with you. Accurate, speaker-labeled text with timestamps — export TXT, SRT, VTT or DOCX, in 100+ languages, processed on Whipscribe's own private cloud.
About m3u8-dl
“A command-line tool for batch downloading m3u8 format videos. 一个 m3u8 视频文件批量下载工具，支持PC客户端、浏览器、命令行、API调用、docker部署多种形式使用，支持m3u8文件自动嗅探一键下载。.”
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Frequently asked
Can Whipscribe transcribe streams and VODs from m3u8-dl?
Yes — any audio or video file m3u8-dl produces can be uploaded directly. Save the VOD or recording from m3u8-dl and upload it — long files are expected.
Do I need to convert the file first?
No. Common audio and video formats upload as-is; video's audio track is transcribed automatically.
How accurate is it?
Clear speech in major languages comes back near-publishable; noisy or heavily accented audio deserves a review pass. The instant preview shows real output before you commit.
What does it cost?
About $2 per audio hour as pay-as-you-go credits that never expire — the first preview is free with no signup.