Fathom Transcript Export FAQ

Everything you need to know about bulk exporting Fathom transcripts

How do I export all Fathom transcripts at once?

With TranscriptExporter, bulk exporting your Fathom transcripts takes just minutes instead of hours of manual clicking:

  1. Install the TranscriptExporter Chrome extension
  2. Purchase a license for $29 (one-time payment)
  3. Enter your license key in the extension
  4. Go to Fathom.video and click "Start Export"
  5. Wait for automatic bulk download to complete
  • Fast & Efficient: 50% faster than manual downloading

No technical skills required - the extension handles everything automatically!

What are the two ways to connect to Fathom?

TranscriptExporter gives you two ways to connect, and both are fully supported:

  • One-click Fathom login: The default. Nothing to copy or paste, just sign in to Fathom and you're connected.
  • Fathom API key (fastest): Pulls transcripts in batches of about 15 meetings per request instead of one at a time, so bulk exports are dramatically faster. Works on every Fathom plan, including free.

How to get a Fathom API key

  1. Logged into Fathom, open Settings → API Access: fathom.video/customize#api-access-header
  2. Click "Add +", then "Generate API Key"
  3. Name it "TranscriptExporter" and copy the API key

Fathom also shows a Webhook Secret on that screen. The extension does not use it, so you can ignore it. Only the API key is needed.

Both routes export all content types (transcripts, AI summaries, highlights) and all formats (TXT, CSV, MD, JSON) in any combination. Your API key is stored locally in Chrome only and is never sent to our servers, exactly like your one-click login token.

Why is the Fathom API key faster?

The API key route fetches transcripts in batches of about 15 meetings per request, while one-click login fetches them one meeting at a time. In a real measured test, about 25 transcripts came down in roughly 10 seconds via the API key, versus roughly 30 to 60 seconds via one-click login.

The API key matters even more right now because Fathom recently began rate-limiting per-recording requests during periods of heavy load. That can make large one-click-login exports slower than they used to be. This is a temporary situation on Fathom's side, it is being worked on directly with their team, and it is not a bug in the extension.

Because the API key batches requests, it avoids that rate limit entirely, so big exports stay fast. The one-click login route still works well for everyday exports.

Does this work with Fathom.video?

Yes! TranscriptExporter works with both:

  • My Calls (personal meetings)
  • Team Calls (shared team meetings) - Fixed in v3.2!

Simply navigate to either page type and start your export. Works with both free and paid Fathom accounts, on either connection method (one-click login or Fathom API key).

Note: Team-specific exports were broken in earlier versions but now work perfectly in v3.2.0

How much does TranscriptExporter cost?

Basic License
$29
One-time payment
• Unlimited exports
• All filter options
• Lifetime access
Pro Upgrade
$69/yr
or $6.99/month
• Google Drive backup
• Dropbox backup
• Automatic sync

Can I filter which Fathom transcripts to export?

Absolutely! TranscriptExporter includes smart filtering so you only export what you need:

  • Date Filtering: Export transcripts from specific date ranges
  • Keyword Filtering: Filter by meeting titles or keywords
  • Attendee Email: Only export meetings where a specific person attended
  • Company Domain: Filter by attendee email domain (e.g., example.com)
  • Internal / External: Internal meetings only, external only, or all
  • Meeting Type: Filter by your Fathom meeting types (e.g. Discovery Call, Quarterly Business Review)
  • Selective Export: Choose exactly which meetings to include
  • Export All: Or export everything at once

Need to filter by many keywords?

If you have a large account and need to search for multiple different keywords (e.g. 24 different client names), it's much faster to export everything once without a keyword filter, then use our Transcript Filter Tool to quickly sort the downloaded files locally by keyword. No need to re-scan your entire account for each keyword.

Can I export my Fathom highlights?

Yes! Check the Highlights box next to Transcripts and AI Summaries, and every export includes the moments you marked during your calls: timestamps, bookmark labels (like "Objection" or "Pricing"), and the highlighted text.

Highlights appear in all four export formats: a HIGHLIGHTS section in .txt files, a Highlights heading in .md files, a dedicated column in .csv, and structured data in .json. They add zero extra processing time because they arrive with the meeting list rather than requiring a separate download per meeting.

Note: highlights only exist on meetings where you (or a teammate) clicked the highlight button during the call. Meetings without highlights simply skip the section.

Is my Fathom data secure during export?

Completely secure. Your privacy is our top priority:

  • Official Fathom Partner: Built with Fathom's approved secure connection
  • No Data Storage: Your transcripts are never stored on our servers
  • Private & Secure: Bank-level security with Fathom's official integration
  • Direct Download: Files download directly to your device

Can I use TranscriptExporter with multiple Fathom accounts?

Yes! Version 3.2 introduced multi-account support. Perfect for consultants, agencies, or anyone managing multiple Fathom workspaces.

How Multi-Account Works

  • Connect multiple accounts: Switch between different Fathom accounts with one click
  • Smart detection: Extension alerts you when browsing with a different account
  • Easy switching: Disconnect and reconnect to switch accounts anytime
  • Separate exports: Each account's transcripts stay organized independently

Perfect for agencies managing client accounts, consultants with multiple workspaces, or anyone juggling work and personal Fathom accounts.

How long does it take to export Fathom transcripts?

Export time depends on how many meetings you have and which connection method you use. These figures are for one-click Fathom login:

25 meetings
~30 seconds
100 meetings
~2 minutes
500 meetings
~8 minutes
1500+ meetings
~25 minutes

Connect with a Fathom API key and it's dramatically faster. The API key pulls transcripts in batches of about 15 meetings per request rather than one at a time, so in a real measured test about 25 transcripts came down in roughly 10 seconds. Either way it beats manual: each meeting takes 30-60 seconds by hand, so 100 meetings would be 1-2 hours of clicking! See our detailed time comparison and ROI calculator for exact breakdowns.

What format are the exported transcripts?

All users can export as Text (.txt) files with smart, readable names like "2024-03-15_Client-Strategy-Call.txt" instead of Fathom's generic filenames.

You can also export in three additional formats (included with every license):

  • CSV (.csv): All transcripts in a single spreadsheet-ready file - perfect for Excel or Google Sheets
  • JSON (.json): Structured data with metadata, participants, and timestamped transcript - ideal for developers
  • Markdown (.md): Clean, formatted files that render beautifully in Notion, Obsidian, GitHub, or any Markdown viewer

All files are packaged in a convenient ZIP download for easy organization. Each transcript also includes a shareable Fathom link.

Can I use my computer during export?

Yes! The export runs in the background using Fathom's official connection. You can use your computer normally - browse other tabs, use other apps, etc. The extension shows progress updates so you know when it's complete.

Can I export transcripts from hundreds of meetings?

Absolutely! TranscriptExporter handles large archives efficiently:

  • 500+ meetings: Exports in ~8 minutes automatically on one-click login
  • 1500+ meetings: Exports in ~25 minutes with smart rate limiting on one-click login
  • Connect with a Fathom API key: Big exports are dramatically faster because transcripts are pulled in batches of about 15 meetings per request, not one at a time
  • Years of data: Handled either way with the official Fathom connection

Chunked Downloads for 1,000+ Exports

For very large exports (over 1,000 transcripts), TranscriptExporter automatically splits the download into multiple ZIP files - each containing up to 1,000 transcripts. This prevents browser memory issues and ensures reliable downloads. You'll see live progress as each part saves to your downloads folder.

Didn't this used to be called FathomExporter?

Yes! We rebranded from FathomExporter to TranscriptExporter at Fathom's request.

Fathom wanted to ensure customers understood we're an independent partner tool, not an official Fathom product. We're still the same trusted Chrome extension - just with a clearer name that shows we're a partner, not Fathom themselves.

This actually strengthens our relationship as an official Fathom API Partner. Same great product, same team, just a better name!

What's the difference between Basic and Pro?

Basic ($29 one-time) gives you everything you need to export your Fathom transcripts:

  • Unlimited bulk exports
  • Date and keyword filtering
  • Team and personal call exports
  • ZIP file downloads
  • Lifetime access

Pro ($69/year or $6.99/month) adds cloud backup and export formats:

  • Automatic Google Drive backup of new recordings
  • Automatic Dropbox backup of new recordings
  • Dependable ongoing backup that keeps running in the background
  • Cancel anytime - keep Basic features forever

Setting Up Auto-Sync

  1. Open the TranscriptExporter extension
  2. Click the gear icon (Settings) in the top right
  3. Connect Google Drive or Dropbox and authorize access
  4. Enable Auto-Sync and choose your frequency (hourly, every 6 hours, every 12 hours, or daily)

How It Works

Once enabled, auto-sync monitors for new transcripts as they finish processing in Fathom. On your chosen schedule, any new transcripts are automatically uploaded to your cloud storage - no manual exporting required. Auto-sync is a dependable ongoing backup: it will not silently skip a recording during Fathom rate-limiting, and it runs fastest and most reliably when you connect with a Fathom API key.

Bonus: Manual Bulk Export to Cloud

Pro subscribers can also check "Upload to Drive" or "Upload to Dropbox" when doing a manual bulk export. This sends all those transcripts to your cloud storage at once - perfect for backing up your existing archive.

How do I upgrade to Pro?

Existing customers can upgrade to Pro in two ways:

  1. From the extension: Go to Settings → Cloud Backup → Click "Upgrade to Pro"
  2. From our website: Visit transcriptexport.com/upgrade and enter your license key

New customers can add Pro during checkout after purchasing a Basic license.

How do I cancel my Pro subscription?

You can cancel Pro anytime - no questions asked:

  1. Open the extension and go to Settings
  2. Click "Manage Subscription"
  3. Click "Cancel subscription" in the billing portal

Important: Your Pro features stay active until the end of your current billing period. After that, you return to Basic - which you keep forever since it's a one-time purchase.

What is Scriptal?

Scriptal is our transcript analysis service. You export your transcripts with TranscriptExporter; Scriptal turns them into answers. Send us your transcript library and we run a deep, multi-pass analysis across every call, then deliver written reports built from your actual conversations.

What the Analysis Finds

  • Objection intelligence: every objection raised across your calls, ranked, with the responses that actually worked
  • Buying signals: the patterns that show up before deals close
  • Win/loss language: what your best calls have in common
  • Surprising patterns: correlations no one would think to ask about, surfaced from your own data

It works on any transcript library, and the more calls you have, the more the analysis finds. Most customers run it on libraries of 300+ meetings.

Learn more about Scriptal →

Why does Google say "This app isn't verified" when connecting Google Drive?

This is temporary! Google requires a verification process for apps that access Google Drive. We've submitted our app for verification and are waiting for approval (typically 2-4 weeks).

To proceed safely:

  1. Click "Advanced" at the bottom of the warning
  2. Click "Go to TranscriptExporter (unsafe)"
  3. Review the permissions and click "Allow"

TranscriptExporter only requests permission to create files - we never read, modify, or delete your existing Google Drive content. Once Google approves our verification, this warning will disappear.

How do I get started?

Getting started with TranscriptExporter is simple:

  1. Install the Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store
  2. Purchase a license for $29 (one-time payment)
  3. Enter your license key and start exporting!

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