Facebook Transcript API
Transcript
for Facebook, in one call.
The Transcript endpoint from ScrapeCreators gives developers reliable access to Facebook data without the hassle of building and maintaining scrapers. Our endpoint makes it easy to retrieve transcript data in real-time for your applications. Get native captions or an AI transcript of a Facebook video post or reel. By default, successful AI transcription of videos up to 120 seconds (two minutes, inclusive) costs a flat 1 credit per request. Over 120 seconds, videos cannot be AI-transcribed by default. Set allow_long_transcription=true to opt into paid AI with no fixed duration cap: ALL successful AI transcriptions in this mode cost 10 credits per started minute, including short videos: 10 * ceil(duration_seconds / 60). For example, 177 seconds costs 30 credits and an opted-in 60 seconds costs 10 credits. Empty AI results and errors cost 0 credits for AI transcription. These routes remain synchronous. Allow at least 30 seconds on your client. Paid long transcription can exceed resource limits or timeouts, so successful transcription of long videos is not guaranteed.
// Example: Transcript from the Facebook API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/facebook/post/transcript`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Endpoint spec
What the Transcript endpoint returns
/v1/facebook/post/transcript Parameters
allow_long_transcription boolean Paid opt-in, enabled only by the literal query value 'true' (allow_long_transcription=true). Defaults to false when omitted; other values do not enable paid mode. By default, successful AI transcription of videos up to 120 seconds (two minutes, inclusive) costs a flat 1 credit per request. Over 120 seconds, videos cannot be AI-transcribed by default. Set allow_long_transcription=true to opt into paid AI with no fixed duration cap: ALL successful AI transcriptions in this mode cost 10 credits per started minute, including short videos: 10 * ceil(duration_seconds / 60). For example, 177 seconds costs 30 credits and an opted-in 60 seconds costs 10 credits. Empty AI results and errors cost 0 credits for AI transcription. This flag does not force AI and does not enable transcription or AI fallback by itself. Keep get_transcript=true or use_ai_as_fallback=true where required by the endpoint. Returned native captions still cost 1 credit on dedicated transcript routes, even for long videos with this flag; on detail routes they leave the base price unchanged. These routes remain synchronous. Allow at least 30 seconds on your client. Paid long transcription can exceed resource limits or timeouts, so successful transcription of long videos is not guaranteed.
url string
required
Facebook post URL
cache_max_age select If we have a response in the cache that is this many days old or newer, return the cached response (0 credits, with "cached": true and a "cached_at" timestamp). Otherwise, scrape a live result (Returned native captions cost 1 credit, even for long videos with the paid flag. By default, successful AI up to 120 seconds costs a flat 1 credit per request; over 120 seconds requires allow_long_transcription=true, which bills ALL successful AI at 10 credits per started minute, including short videos; empty AI results and errors cost 0 credits; no transcript: 0 credits). [See the Caching page for details.](https://docs.scrapecreators.com/caching)
Quick start
Transcript quick start
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// Example: Transcript from the Facebook API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/facebook/post/transcript`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Why us
Why use this Transcript endpoint
Real-time data access
Get the most up-to-date Transcript data without dealing with rate limits or IP blocks.
Simple integration
Clear documentation and a straightforward REST endpoint make it easy to get started in any language.
High reliability
Our infrastructure ensures high uptime and consistent performance for your applications, even at scale.
Comprehensive data
Access comprehensive Transcript data through our carefully designed endpoint.
Use cases
Transcript endpoint use cases
Data analysis
Analyze Transcript data to gain insights and make data-driven decisions.
Content monitoring
Monitor Transcript content to track changes and updates in real-time.
Integration
Integrate Transcript data into your applications and services.
Automation
Automate processes using Transcript data to improve efficiency.
Reporting
Generate reports and analytics using Transcript data.
Custom solutions
Build custom solutions leveraging Transcript data for your specific needs.
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Keep exploring the Facebook API
Use this endpoint with related Facebook endpoints when you need profiles, posts, search, comments, and engagement data in one workflow.
Comments
GET /v1/facebook/post/comments Get the comments of a Facebook post (or reel)
Comment Replies
GET /v1/facebook/post/comment/replies Get the replies to a comment.
Facebook Group Info
GET /v1/facebook/group Get the public About-page information for a Facebook group.
Facebook Group Posts
GET /v1/facebook/group/posts Get a public Facebook groups posts. Only can get 3 posts at a time :( (Facebook API limit)
Profile
GET /v1/facebook/profile Get public Facebook profile information
Profile Reels
GET /v1/facebook/profile/reels Get a public Facebook page's reels, up to 10 at a time. view_count is the public Reels badge converted to a number and may be rounded. For available engagement metrics and more precise views, make a separate /v1/facebook/post request for each reel URL. Need 'next_page_id' and 'cursor' to paginate.
FAQ
Questions we hear
about this endpoint.
Is the Transcript endpoint official?
No, ScrapeCreators provides an unofficial Transcript endpoint that lets you access Facebook data through our platform. We handle the complexities of data collection so you can focus on building your application.
How current is the Transcript data?
We provide real-time Transcript data from Facebook. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available, so you always get fresh data.
Can I use the Transcript endpoint in production?
Absolutely. Many businesses rely on ScrapeCreators endpoints for their production applications. Our infrastructure is designed for reliability and performance at scale.
Do I need a credit card to try the Transcript endpoint?
No credit card required. Sign up for free and you get 100 credits on the house to test the Transcript endpoint before deciding on a plan. Credits never expire.
What format does the Transcript endpoint return?
The Transcript endpoint returns a clean JSON response over HTTPS. Call `GET https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/facebook/post/transcript` with your API key and parse the response like any other REST API.
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Start using Transcript
100 credits on the house. No credit card. Start pulling transcript data in under sixty seconds.
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