Transcript sharing

Share transcript link for review or read-only access

Share a transcript link when you need other people to open the same transcript job or read a finished transcript without extra back-and-forth. VidiRelay helps editors, clients, teachers, researchers, and review teams pass along the right view for the task.

Share Transcript Link for Review or Read-Only Access: Start with one video, a list of up to 50 links, a public playlist, or a file from your device.

Works with: TikTok Instagram Reels YouTube Shorts File uploads

You can create a share transcript link in two useful ways: send a source URL as a VidiRelay workflow link, or share a completed transcript with a read-only link. Use the workflow link when someone needs to continue the job, and use the read-only link when they only need to read, check, or reference the transcript.

Share Transcript Link for Review or Read-Only Access
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How transcript sharing works

Start from the transcript stage that matches what you want others to see.

  1. 1

    Choose the source or completed transcript

    If you are sharing a public video source, create a link from that source URL. If the transcript is already finished, open the completed transcript you want others to read.

  2. 2

    Create the share link for the right view

    Generate a workflow link to open the transcript job from the source, or create a read-only link for the completed transcript. This gives the recipient a clear starting point instead of a loose file or pasted text.

  3. 3

    Send it for review or handoff

    Share the link with clients, teammates, students, or researchers. They can open the intended view and continue the review, discussion, or handoff with less confusion.

Choose the right kind of transcript link

The best sharing option depends on what the other person needs to do.

Send a workflow link from a source URL

A public video URL can be turned into a VidiRelay link that opens the transcript workflow for that source. This is useful when a teammate or client needs to start from the same video without copying and pasting details.

Share a finished transcript as read-only

A completed transcript can be shared with a read-only link for review, quoting, or classroom reference. People can open the transcript text without changing the original work.

Pick sharing based on the job

Use a workflow link when the next person needs to work from the source and continue the process. Use a read-only transcript link when the goal is approval, fact-checking, or discussion around the finished text.

What to know before you share

A few details help you avoid the wrong expectation.

Public sources only for source-based links
Supported public link sources include TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. A source may fail if it is private, login-gated, removed, region-blocked, or otherwise unavailable.
Review and edit before publishing a transcript
Completed transcripts can be checked with timestamps before you send them out. You can review and edit the transcript before publishing or sharing the final version.
Exports are available when a file is better than a link
If someone needs a document instead of a transcript link, completed transcripts can be exported in formats such as TXT, SRT, VTT, CSV, JSON, and DOCX-ready text. That gives review teams another way to pass along approved text.

Limits and cautions

Shared links are useful for access and review, but they should not be treated as protection for sensitive material.

  • A source-based share link will not work for private or login-gated videos.
  • A read-only transcript link is for viewing, not as an access-control system for confidential material.
  • If sharing by link is not appropriate, export the transcript and distribute it through your usual approved channel.

FAQ

Transcript sharing FAQ

When should I use a workflow link instead of a read-only transcript link?

Use a workflow link when someone needs to open the transcript job from the original public source and continue from there. Use a read-only link when they only need to read or review the finished transcript.

Can I share a transcript with timestamps for review?

Yes, completed transcripts can be reviewed with timestamps before you send them out. That helps reviewers reference exact moments while checking the text.

Will a shared source link work for any video URL?

No, the source needs to be publicly available from a supported site or file upload path. Private, removed, region-blocked, or login-gated sources may not open successfully.

What if my reviewer wants a file instead of a transcript link?

You can export the completed transcript in several common text and caption formats. That is useful when a client, teacher, or archive process requires a file rather than a shared page.