French YouTube videos, transcribed properly
French (français): European, Canadian (Québécois) and African French are transcribed by the same model. Liaisons and elisions (l', qu', j') are written out in standard orthography with accents intact.
YouTube videos in particular: Word-level timing produces accurate captions, not just a wall of text. SRT captions, descriptions and quotable moments with timestamps.
How it works
Record well
Paste the video link — no download needed.
Upload it
Drop the file into Whipscribe or paste a link. 30 minutes free daily, no signup to try.
Read & export
Speaker-labeled, timestamped French text in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.
Typical uses: Meetings, lectures and radio archives in France, Québec and West Africa.
Frequently asked
Can Whisper transcribe French YouTube videos?
Yes. European, Canadian (Québécois) and African French are transcribed by the same model. Liaisons and elisions (l', qu', j') are written out in standard orthography with accents intact.
How are speakers handled in a youtube video?
Word-level timing produces accurate captions, not just a wall of text.
How much does it cost?
About 3.3¢ per audio minute (~$2 an hour), 30 minutes free every day, no signup to try.
Is my recording private?
Yes — private infrastructure, never sent to a third-party AI service, no training on uploads. Always get participants' consent before recording.