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YouTube Transcript
The full text of any YouTube video, one click away.
Quoting a talk, summarizing a lecture, translating an interview, repurposing a video into a blog post — it all starts with the transcript. Paste a YouTube URL and the tool lists every subtitle language available for that video, including YouTube's auto-generated captions. Pick a language and the complete text appears on screen, ready to read, copy or download in three formats: plain TXT for writing and quoting, or timestamped SRT and VTT for use in video editors and players. There's no account to create and no limit on video length — paste the link, pick the language, grab your transcript.
How does it work?
- Paste the YouTube video URL.
- Pick a language from the available subtitle tracks.
- Read or copy the transcript on screen.
- Download it as TXT, SRT or VTT.
Frequently asked questions
Does every YouTube video have a transcript?
No — the video needs subtitles, either uploaded by its creator or auto-generated by YouTube. That covers the vast majority of spoken-word videos, but not all of them.
What's the difference between TXT, SRT and VTT?
TXT is the raw text, perfect for quoting and writing. SRT and VTT include timestamps for every line: they're the standard subtitle formats, ready to import into editing software or video players.
How accurate are auto-generated captions?
Generally good in major languages, but they can stumble on proper names, technical jargon or poor audio. Auto-generated tracks are labeled in the list — proofread before publishing anything.
Can I get the transcript in a different language than the video?
The tool fetches the video's existing subtitle tracks: if the creator published translations, they show up in the list. It doesn't translate the transcript itself.