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How to view or download my video's transcript

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You can view or download the caption or subtitle transcript for any video that you or your team have uploaded to Vimeo. This article explains how to view or download your transcript.

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What to know before viewing or downloading a transcript

Before viewing or downloading a transcript, make sure you know the following:

  • You must have edit access to the video to view or download its transcript.
  • Transcripts are available only for videos with captions or subtitles uploaded or auto-generated.
  • Transcripts can be downloaded in a text file format for offline viewing or editing.

How to view my video's transcript

You can view the video’s transcript from the Languages section of the video settings page. To view a transcript:

  1. Select the video in your Library to open the video settings page.
  2. In the left-hand navigation, select Languages.
  3. Select the three vertical dots (⋮) overflow menu to the right of the transcript.
  4. Select the pencil icon to view or edit the transcript.
    A screenshot showing a vertical navigation panel on the left with options like "Appearance," "Languages," "Interactivity," "Editing," "Analytics," and "Vimeo AI." A modal or flyout menu for "Languages" is open. Within the Languages menu, the option to Edit the closed captions is visible, and the pencil icon associated with the closed captions is highlighted by a red box.

How to download my video's transcript

To download your transcript:

  1. Select the video you’d like to download the transcription for.
  2. In the left-hand navigation, select Languages.
  3. Select the three vertical dots (⋮) overflow menu to the right of the transcript.
  4. Select Download.
    A close-up view of a settings menu section for "Languages." The language "English" is listed, along with a toggle for "Closed captions (AI)." At the bottom right, two menu options are visible: "Download," which is highlighted by a red box, and "Delete."

The captions will download as a text file, which you can edit as needed using any text editor.

What happens if I can’t see the transcript?

Here are some possible reasons for not being able to view the transcript:

  • The video may not have captions or subtitles added yet.
  • You may not have permission to edit or view the video’s settings.
  • Try refreshing the page or checking with your team admin if you don’t see the Languages option.

Making the most out of transcripts

  • Edit your transcripts to correct any auto-caption errors before publishing.
  • Download and repurpose transcripts for SEO-optimized blog content or localized subtitles.

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