Turn speech into text
Transcribe spoken content from a supported public YouTube, Instagram or X video link.
Damas · Link Transcriber
Transcribe and summarize videos on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Give a public video link a second life as readable text. Transcribe speech, translate it into one of 70 languages, and create a summary you can return to.
iPhone: iOS 18.6 or later. iPad: iPadOS 18.6 or later. Compatible Macs: macOS 15.6 or later. Check the App Store for current device compatibility. Internet, Premium and AI consent required.
YouTubeInstagramX
90 minMaximum supported video length
70Translation languages
11Interface languages
Damas
From a video link to useful words.
Read a lecture, understand an interview, or keep the main points from a public video in your notes.
Read across languages
Translate video speech into one of 70 languages, then edit and copy your notes.
Keep the main ideas
Create a summary from a transcript. Background processing and notifications help you return when results are ready.
A link. A transcript. A clearer view.
Choose a public video
Copy the link to an eligible on-demand YouTube, Instagram or X video you have permission to process.
Process the link in Damas
Open Damas on a supported device, provide the public video link and choose transcription, translation or summary. Review the AI consent before continuing.
Read, review and reuse
Check the transcript, translation or summary against the source. Edit and copy your notes when useful.
Real iPhone screenshots, shown with the English interface. Damas has 11 interface languages.
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See the workflow in motion.
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Download on the App StoreGuides
Guides for working with video speech.
Practical help for transcribing social media video links, translating speech and making useful summaries.
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How can I transcribe a public Instagram Reel without mixing speech and on-screen captions?
Keep a public Reel’s spoken words separate from visible captions, record disagreements and copy checked notes with the original link.
Read guide 02How to summarize a video transcript on iPhone
Summarize a video transcript with Damas on iPhone, then check the main ideas, names and qualifications against the original video.
Read guide 03Video link to text: transcribe a video on iPhone
Turn a public YouTube, Instagram or X video link into text with Damas on iPhone. Check supported links, requirements and the resulting transcript.
Read guide 04How to translate a YouTube video on iPhone
Translate a public YouTube video's speech into text with Damas on iPhone. Choose from 70 languages and check the translated meaning against the source.
Read guide 05How can I turn a YouTube tutorial into a checked step list?
Build a tutorial checklist with prerequisites, conditional steps and completion checks, using a reviewed Damas transcript.
Read guide 06How can I check quotes from a video interview transcript?
Check interview quotations against the recording, preserve context and separate exact words from paraphrases using an editable Damas transcript.
Read guide 07How can I build a checked bilingual glossary from a translated video?
Build a bilingual glossary from a Damas transcript and translation, preserving source context, distinct meanings and unresolved matches.
Read guide 08How can I turn a recorded webinar into checked action items?
To turn a webinar transcript into action items, obtain and check the transcript in Damas, then separate explicit commitments from recommendations and your own proposed follow-up.
Read guideA few useful answers.
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Which video links can I transcribe?
Damas supports eligible public, on-demand YouTube, Instagram and X video links up to 90 minutes. Private, restricted and live content is not supported.
Can I translate social media videos?
Damas can translate supported video speech into one of 70 languages. The app interface is available in 11 languages; these are separate language lists.
Does Damas work without an internet connection?
No. Video processing requires internet access, Premium and consent for AI processing. Processing times and results vary.
Can I edit the results?
You can edit and copy your notes. Review generated transcripts, translations and summaries before relying on or sharing them.
Know what a link can do.
Damas supports public, on-demand YouTube, Instagram and X video links up to 90 minutes. Private, restricted and live content is not supported. Availability and processing time vary with the source, audio and connection.