How do I transcribe a Loom video?

Copy the Loom share URL, paste it into the tool at the top of this page, and click Get Transcript. The full transcript appears in seconds with timestamps and speaker labels — ready to copy or download.

Yes — completely free. No account, no credit card, no watermark. It's one of Loomscribe's free tools alongside the summary generator, subtitle translator, and video downloader.

How many Loom videos can I transcribe for free?

Guests get 5 transcriptions a day of captioned videos; a free Loomscribe account raises it to 20 and unlocks AI speech-to-text for caption-less videos — 1 video up to 60 minutes free, unlimited on Pro.

Do I need a Loom account?

No. You only need the share link to a public or unlisted Loom video. You don't need to own the video or be logged into Loom.

What format is the transcript?

Timestamped text with speaker labels, like [00:41] Marcus: Design is on track. You can copy it to your clipboard or download it as a TXT file. For subtitle formats, use the free Loom to SRT / VTT tool.

Can I download the transcript?

Yes. Click the download button and the transcript saves as a plain TXT file — timestamps and speaker labels included.

Does this work with private Loom videos?

The tool works with public and unlisted Loom links. Videos restricted to specific viewers or requiring a login can't be accessed — set the video to 'anyone with the link' and it will work.

What if my Loom video has no captions?

You can still get a transcript — create a free Loomscribe account and the audio is transcribed with AI speech-to-text, timestamps and speaker labels included. The free plan covers 1 AI-transcribed video up to 60 minutes; Pro includes unlimited AI transcription.

Will Loom generate a transcript on the free plan?

Loom's built-in transcripts have plan and language limits, and you can't easily export them. This tool works on any public or unlisted Loom link that has captions — no Loom subscription needed — and gives you the text to keep.

How do I convert a Loom video to text?

Paste the video's share URL into the tool above. Loomscribe pulls the caption data — or transcribes the audio with AI when there are no captions — and returns the complete text in seconds, ready to copy or download as TXT.

Can I get AI-generated transcripts from a Loom video?

Yes. When a Loom has no caption track, Loomscribe generates the transcript with AI speech-to-text. You can also go further: turn the video into an AI notebook with a summary, action items, and a chat grounded in the transcript.

How is this different from Loom's built-in transcript?

No signup, works with any public or unlisted Loom link, and you get the text out — copy it or download it as a file. And if you want more than raw text, Loomscribe turns the same link into a searchable notebook with summaries and action items.

✦ Free tool — no signup required

Any Loom link, transcribed in seconds

Paste a Loom share URL and get the full transcript — timestamps, speaker labels, copy or download. Works even when the video has no captions.

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✦ Quick answer

How do you transcribe a Loom video online for free?

Paste a public or unlisted Loom share URL into the tool above and click Get Transcript. When the Loom has captions, the full text appears in seconds — timestamps and speaker labels included — ready to copy or download as TXT, free with no signup. Caption-less videos need a free account for AI speech-to-text.

By the Loomscribe team · Last updated August 31, 2026

✦ How it works

Loom video to text in three steps

No uploads, no account, no browser extension.

Step 1

Copy the Loom share URL

Open the Loom you want to transcribe and grab its share link from the address bar or the Share button.

Step 2

Paste it into the tool above

Click Get Transcript. Processing takes a few seconds — even for videos without a caption track.

Step 3

Copy or download the text

The full transcript appears with timestamps and speaker labels. Copy it to your clipboard or save it as a TXT file.

✦ What you get

Workflow, output, and accuracy

How the transcript is produced, what it looks like, and where the limits are.

Input: Any public or unlisted Loom share or embed URL — you don't need to own the video or be logged into Loom.
Workflow: Captions first: when the Loom has a caption track it is read instantly — no signup needed. No captions? Creating a free account unlocks AI speech-to-text, run in segments so long videos work too; the transcript lands in your notebook.
Output: A timestamped transcript with speaker labels. Copy it to your clipboard or download it as a plain TXT file — for SRT/VTT subtitles, use the free Loom to SRT/VTT tool.
Example output: [00:41] Marcus: Design is on track.
[00:48] Priya: I'll fold that into the launch notes.
Free tier: 5 caption-based transcriptions a day as a guest; a free account raises it to 20 and includes 1 AI-transcribed caption-less video up to 60 minutes (unlimited on Pro).
Accuracy: When captions exist, they are Loom's own. AI transcription accuracy depends on audio quality, accents, and technical jargon — expect occasional errors and proofread anything critical.

Sources: Loom Support — Loom video transcription and closed captions · Loom Support — Multi-language transcriptions

✦ Why transcribe

Video is where words go to hide

Text transcripts unlock the full value of every recording.

Searchable text

Find exactly what was said in any recording — no more scrubbing video for one quote.

Accessibility

Make video content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing teammates and viewers.

Documentation

Turn walkthroughs into written documentation you can reference, share, and archive.

Repurpose content

Use transcripts as raw material for blog posts, knowledge bases, or training docs.

✦ FAQ

Loom transcription, answered

✦ Beyond transcripts

The transcript is just the beginning

Loomscribe turns your Looms into AI notebooks — summaries, action items, and a chat you can ask questions. The transcript comes along for free.

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