MS Teams Transcript Downloader

Download MS Teams meeting transcripts in multiple formats (JSON, VTT, Grouped), even when download is disabled.

MS Teams Transcript Downloader is a powerful Chrome extension that solves a common frustration: downloading Microsoft Teams meeting transcripts when the download button is disabled or unavailable. Whether you need transcripts for note-taking, documentation, accessibility, or AI processing, this extension gives you full access to your meeting transcripts in multiple professional formats. ## **The Problem We Solve** Microsoft Teams often restricts transcript downloads based on organizational permissions or meeting settings. Even when you can view a transcript, the download button may be: - ❌ Disabled or grayed out - ❌ Missing entirely from the interface - ❌ Only available in limited formats This leaves users unable to: - Save meeting notes for reference - Process transcripts with AI tools - Archive important discussions - Create subtitles or captions - Conduct meeting analysis ## **How It Works** Our extension intelligently intercepts Microsoft Teams API calls to access the transcript data that's already being displayed in your browser. Since you can **view** the transcript, the data is technically accessible—we simply provide an easy way to download it. **Technical Approach:** 1. **Automatic Detection** - The extension monitors when you open a Teams meeting recording with a transcript 2. **API Interception** - Captures the transcript metadata from Teams' internal API calls 3. **Format Conversion** - Converts the raw data into your preferred format with full speaker information 4. **One-Click Download** - Adds a custom "Download Transcript" button that actually works ## **Three Professional Formats** ### 📋 **RAW JSON** (.json) The original Microsoft Stream format with complete metadata: - Full speaker display names (not GUIDs) - Precise timestamps (startOffset/endOffset) - Entry IDs and metadata - Perfect for developers and advanced processing ### 📝 **VTT Format** (.vtt) Standard WebVTT subtitle format compatible with video players and editing software: - Timestamp cues (HH:MM:SS.mmm) - Speaker voice tags (`<v Speaker Name>`) - Industry-standard format - Works with most video/subtitle editors ### 🤖 **Grouped Text** (.txt) Optimized for reading and AI processing: - Consecutive messages grouped by speaker - Clean, readable format - Perfect for LLMs - Easy to scan and analyze ## **Key Features** ✨ **Live Format Previews** - See exactly what your transcript will look like before downloading ✨ **Custom Filenames** - Automatically detects meeting titles, with manual override option ✨ **Smart Suffix/Extension** - Shows you the complete filename with appropriate extensions ✨ **Format Preferences** - Set your default format to skip the selection modal ✨ **Speaker Preservation** - Maintains actual speaker names in all formats (not anonymous GUIDs) ✨ **Works Everywhere** - Functions on both teams.microsoft.com and SharePoint-hosted recordings ✨ **iframe Compatible** - Works even when recordings are embedded in iframes ## **How to Use** 1. **Install the Extension** from the Chrome Web Store 2. **Open a Teams Meeting Recording** that has a transcript available 3. **Click the Transcript Tab** to view the transcript 4. **Click "Download Transcript"** - A custom green button will appear 5. **Choose Your Format** - Select from JSON, VTT, or Grouped Text with live previews 6. **Customize Filename** (Optional) - Edit the auto-detected filename if needed 7. **Download!** - Your transcript saves instantly to your Downloads folder ## **Perfect For** 👨‍💼 **Professionals** - Archive important meeting notes and decisions 🎓 **Students & Educators** - Save lectures and study materials ♿ **Accessibility** - Create personal transcripts for review 🤖 **AI Enthusiasts** - Feed transcripts to LLMs for summaries and analysis 📊 **Analysts** - Process meeting data for insights and reporting 🎬 **Content Creators** - Extract subtitles for video editing ## **Privacy & Security** 🔒 **100% Local Processing** - All transcript conversions happen in your browser. No data is sent to external servers. 🔒 **No Tracking** - We don't collect analytics, usage data, or personal information. 🔒 **Open Source** - Full source code available on GitHub for transparency and security review. 🔒 **Official APIs Only** - Uses Microsoft Teams' own API endpoints—the same ones the Teams interface uses. ## **Technical Details** - ✅ Manifest V3 compliant - ✅ Works on teams.microsoft.com and *.sharepoint.com - ✅ Supports both web Teams and embedded SharePoint recordings - ✅ iframe-aware for complex page structures - ✅ Minimal permissions required (storage + host access only) ## **Support & Feedback** Found a bug? Have a feature request? Visit our GitHub repository or contact the developer. **Open Source:** https://github.com/brendangooden/ms-teams-transcript-downloader --- **Download MS Teams Transcript Downloader today and take control of your meeting transcripts!** --- *Note: This extension requires you to have viewing access to the transcript. It does not bypass Microsoft Teams security or access controls—it simply downloads content you can already see.*