How it Works

How to Get a YouTube Transcript in 3 Simple Steps

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

01

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.

02

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.

03

Copy, Search, or Download

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

Technical Note: Traditional online tools attempt to scrape subtitles using cloud servers that YouTube frequently blocks. Our generator fetches official subtitle tracks directly through your browser, making it appear as a natural visitor request. No personal data is stored on our servers — your extraction is completely private and processed on your device.

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

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