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YouTube Transcript Generator & Video to Text Converter

Paste any YouTube URL to view the complete transcript, copy with clickable timestamps, search in real-time, and download instantly as TXT or SRT. 100% free with no registration required.

Supports youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, Shorts, embed links or 11-digit video IDs.

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Note: This website is an independent tool and is not affiliated with YouTube or Google LLC.

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Features

Powerful Features for Seamless Video Transcription

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Interactive Timestamps

Jump straight to any point in the video by clicking on a timestamp in the transcript. Perfect for studying and referencing.

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1-Click Copy with Multiple Formats

Copy text with timestamps, as plain text, or clean paragraphs formatted for Word, Google Docs, Notion, or ChatGPT.

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Export as TXT, SRT & Markdown

Download standard subtitles (.SRT) with timecodes for video editing, or clean text (.TXT & .MD) for reading and archiving.

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AI Summary & Prompt Templates

One-click prompts to summarize with ChatGPT, extract key takeaways, generate study notes, or write blog posts.

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Multi-Language Translation

Extract existing subtitles in any language or translate transcripts on-the-fly into over 20 languages directly in the browser.

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Instant In-Transcript Search

Search for keywords and quotes across hours of video footage with instant matching and highlighted occurrences.

How it Works

How to Get a YouTube Transcript in 3 Simple Steps

No software installation, no account creation, and no wait times.

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Copy the YouTube Video Link

Copy the URL of the YouTube video, YouTube Short, or livestream from your browser address bar or the YouTube app.

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Paste and Click "Get Transcript"

Paste the link into the box above and press Enter. Our server instantly extracts the full transcript and subtitle tracks.

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Copy, Search, or Download

Read with clickable timestamps, search for terms, copy to clipboard, or download directly as TXT, SRT, or Markdown.

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Why Our YouTube Transcript Generator Is the Best Choice

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Blog & Guides

Complete Guide to YouTube Transcripts and Video-to-Text

Discover how transcribing YouTube videos unlocks productivity, SEO benefits, and effortless content repurposing.

Why YouTube Transcripts Are Invaluable

Video is the most consumed medium on the internet, but scanning through an hour-long video to locate a single quote, formula, or timestamp is tedious. With a YouTube transcript, spoken words become searchable, readable, and indexable text in seconds. Whether you are conducting research, creating meeting notes, or drafting blog articles, reading a transcript takes a fraction of the time required to watch the entire video.

Who Uses Our YouTube Transcript Generator?

Students & Researchers

Quickly extract lectures, tutorials, and historical documentaries into study notes and flashcards without manual typing.

Content Creators & Editors

Download timed SRT subtitle files for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut, and turn videos into newsletters or blog posts.

SEO Professionals & Marketers

Extract competitor video content to analyze keyword usage, structure comprehensive articles, and capture organic search traffic.

Accessibility Advocates

Ensure videos are accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing by providing clean, readable text captions.

How to Summarize YouTube Transcripts with AI

Modern Large Language Models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini excel at synthesizing text. By exporting a clean transcript without timestamps, you save over 30% of token limits. Use our built-in prompt templates to generate 5-bullet executive summaries, actionable study guides, or complete LinkedIn threads from any video in seconds.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about extracting, copying, and downloading YouTube transcripts.

How do I get a transcript from a YouTube video?

To get a YouTube transcript, copy the video URL from YouTube and paste it into the search box above. Click "Get Transcript" and the full text with timestamps will appear immediately. You can search, copy, or download it without signing up.

Can I download the transcript as a TXT or SRT subtitle file?

Yes! You can download the transcript in two formats: .TXT for a clean text document (ideal for notes and reading) and .SRT with millisecond-accurate timecodes for video editing tools like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro. Markdown (.MD) export is also available.

Is this YouTube transcript generator free?

Yes, youtubetranskript.com is 100% free with no hidden paywalls, no subscription fees, and no account creation required. You can transcribe as many videos as you want, whether 30-second Shorts or 4-hour podcasts.

How can I copy a transcript without timestamps?

Uncheck the "Timestamps" checkbox in the transcript toolbar, then click "Copy Text" or "Copy Paragraphs". All timing numbers like [03:45] will be removed, giving you clean, readable text ready to paste anywhere.

Does this tool work with auto-generated YouTube subtitles?

Yes. If the video creator uploaded custom captions, our tool retrieves them. If not, it automatically accesses YouTube’s auto-generated speech recognition (ASR) track so you always get the transcript.

Can I summarize a YouTube video using ChatGPT?

Yes! Click the "Open in ChatGPT ↗" button or choose one of our AI prompt templates. It copies both the prompt and the transcript so you can paste it directly into ChatGPT or Claude for instant bullet-point summaries and takeaways.

Does this work on smartphones and iPhones?

Yes. In the YouTube mobile app, tap Share > Copy Link, open your browser (Safari or Chrome), paste the link on this page, and tap "Get Transcript". The responsive design works seamlessly on all mobile screens.

What if a YouTube video has no captions at all?

If a video has no audio speech or disabled captions, YouTube does not provide transcript data. In such cases, check if another language track is available or use speech-to-text tools like OpenAI Whisper to transcribe the audio directly.

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