Key insights & overview
See the main ideas before you decide what deserves a closer read.
Read YouTube videos and podcasts.
Without pressing play.
Full transcripts, chapter summaries, and translations — on the original page, so you can jump back to the exact moment that matters.
Works where you already watch and listen.
Watch & listen
YouTube
Apple Podcasts
Simplecast
Bilibili
ReadTheTalkRead & understand
Key insights & overview
Chapters
Transcript
Readable text
Coming soon: Spotify, TED, and more talk, interview, and education pages.
Read the full transcript, not just a summary.
Chapter navigation
Find the topic you need and jump to the relevant part of the conversation.
Readable full text
Read organized paragraphs instead of following fragmented subtitles.
Bilingual reading
Keep the original and translation together as you read.
Click to listen
Click a timestamp to hear that moment in the original player.
Read on the original page
Keep the video or podcast in view while you explore the text.
Who is ReadTheTalk for?
Students & lifelong learners
Read lectures at your own pace and revisit the parts you want to understand better.
Researchers & professionals
Find relevant ideas in interviews and podcasts, then read the reasoning behind them.
Writers & creators
Explore source material and check the full context before quoting an idea.
Language learners
Read two languages side by side and listen again to hear how a phrase is used.
Choose your plan.
Public installation and paid subscriptions are not open yet.
Free
Read what’s already in the public library.
US$0 / month
- Unlimited reading of the public library
- All available summaries, chapters, transcripts, and translations
- Keep reading your previously generated content
Recommended
Pro
Process the episodes you choose.
US$9.90 / month
Monthly subscription. Renews until cancelled. Cancellation & refunds.
- Everything in Free
- Process up to 30 hours a month — roughly 30 one-hour episodes
- Transcribe up to 10 of those hours when no captions exist
- Full-text translation into one target language
- Episodes up to 4 hours long
Frequently asked questions
Can I install ReadTheTalk or subscribe now?
Not yet. Public installation and paid subscriptions are not open. ReadTheTalk is for Google Chrome on desktop, with Google sign-in.
What is the difference between a transcript and readable text?
A transcript follows the spoken words and provides timestamps where available. Readable text organizes that material into connected paragraphs so it is easier to follow the discussion.
Which platforms and languages are supported?
ReadTheTalk connects to supported pages on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Simplecast-hosted podcasts, and Bilibili. Spotify, TED, and other talk, interview, and education pages are in progress. Reading, translation, and playback features depend on the page and its transcript or audio.
Does it work on a video that has no captions?
On YouTube, ReadTheTalk reads the platform’s own caption tracks, so videos with captions disabled are not supported. On other supported pages, when no complete transcript exists, ReadTheTalk can take the full audio in your browser and transcribe it — up to the transcription hours included in Pro.
What happens to the audio and the pages ReadTheTalk reads?
ReadTheTalk uses the source page, its transcript, and audio where transcription is needed to create your reading material. YouTube processing uses caption tracks, not audio downloads. We do not use advertising trackers or sell your data. See the privacy policy for data handling and retention.
What can I use for free?
Free includes already-processed public content and your own previously generated results. It does not process new content or create missing translations. Pro lets you process the videos and podcasts you choose.
How are the monthly hours counted?
Pro can process 30 hours of source video or audio per subscription month. Up to 10 of those hours can use audio transcription when a complete transcript is unavailable. For example, a 1-hour video with subtitles uses 1 processing hour; without subtitles, it also uses 1 transcription hour. Reading an existing result uses no hours.
What happens when I run out of hours or my subscription ends?
New processing stops when the required allowance is used up. Hours reset each subscription month and do not roll over. When your subscription ends, your account returns to Free and your previously generated content remains readable.
Is translation included in Pro?
Pro includes one target language per processing pass, for both the overview and full text.
Can the transcript or translation contain mistakes?
Yes. Names, numbers, and specialized terms can be misinterpreted. Use the original video or audio to check important details.
What happens if processing fails?
Allowance used by failed processing is returned as processing hours, separately from subscription payment refunds. If a result is missing or incomplete, contact support@readthetalk.com. See refunds and processing failures.
Can I get a refund?
You can request a full refund of your first Pro payment within 7 days of the charge if the total source duration of content you have successfully processed is less than 60 minutes. Renewals, requests after 7 days, and usage of 60 minutes or more are not refundable, except for duplicate charges, billing errors, or refunds required by law. See the refund policy.
How can I contact support?
Email support@readthetalk.com. We usually reply to general enquiries within 1–2 business days. Refund requests are reviewed and answered within 3–5 business days.