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# How can I transcribe YouTube videos?

YouTube URLs are not supported in the `audio_url` parameter since it requires a direct link to a downloadable audio file. To transcribe a YouTube video:

1. Download the video's audio
2. Upload the audio file to our API

See [How to transcribe YouTube videos cookbook](/pre-recorded-audio/guides/transcribe_youtube_videos) (Python) for more information.