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Frequently Asked Questions

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Everything you need to know about FrankBase transcript generator & AI tools.

Is FrankBase YouTube Transcript Generator completely free?

Yes, 100% free with no daily limits or sign-up required. You can extract transcripts, generate AI summaries, and download .SRT subtitle files as many times as you need.

How does the AI Summarizer work?

After extracting the transcript, our backend passes the text to Gemini AI to analyze the content and generate key takeaways, topic highlights, and a structured executive summary.

Can I extract transcripts from YouTube Shorts or Live Streams?

Yes! FrankBase supports standard YouTube URLs, short URLs (youtu.be), YouTube Shorts (youtube.com/shorts/), and recorded YouTube live stream broadcasts.

Why do some videos show 'No captions available'?

Some video creators turn off auto-generated captions, or the video may contain only music/no speech. If auto-captions are disabled by the uploader, YouTube does not provide transcript data.

What languages are supported for translation?

FrankBase supports translation into over 10 major languages including Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and Russian.

Is downloading .SRT subtitle files free?

Yes! You can download timestamped .SRT subtitle files ready to be imported into video editors like Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or YouTube Studio.