YouTube Transcript Extractor

Extract transcripts from any YouTube video instantly - Free & No Sign-up Required

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Why Use Our YouTube Transcript Tool?

Lightning Fast

Extract transcripts from YouTube videos in seconds, not minutes

Multi-Language

Support for videos in 100+ languages with auto-generated captions

Multiple Formats

Download transcripts as TXT, SRT, or VTT files for any use case

100% Free

No hidden fees, no sign-up required, unlimited usage

Privacy First

We don't store your data - everything happens in your browser

Works Everywhere

Use on desktop, tablet, or mobile - no app download needed

How to Extract YouTube Transcripts

  1. Copy the YouTube URL: Go to YouTube and copy the URL of the video you want to transcribe from your browser's address bar.
  2. Paste the URL: Paste the YouTube video URL into the input field above and click "Extract Transcript".
  3. Choose Format: Select your preferred format - TXT for plain text, SRT for subtitles with timestamps, or VTT for web video captions.
  4. Download or Copy: Click "Download" to save the transcript file or "Copy" to copy it to your clipboard.
Note: This tool works with YouTube videos that have captions enabled (either auto-generated or manually added). If a video doesn't have captions, we cannot extract a transcript.

Popular Use Cases

Students & Educators

Extract transcripts from educational videos for note-taking, studying, or creating accessible learning materials.

Content Creators

Repurpose YouTube content into blog posts, social media content, or podcast show notes quickly.

Researchers

Search through video content efficiently by extracting text for analysis and citation.

Accessibility

Make video content accessible for hearing-impaired viewers or non-native speakers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Our YouTube transcript extractor is 100% free with no hidden costs. You can extract unlimited transcripts without creating an account or providing payment information.

You can extract transcripts from any public YouTube video that has captions available (either auto-generated by YouTube or manually added by the creator). Private videos or videos without captions cannot be transcribed.

TXT: Plain text format without timestamps, best for reading and editing.
SRT: SubRip format with timestamps, widely supported by video players.
VTT: WebVTT format for HTML5 video captions, ideal for web applications.

Yes! Our tool supports transcripts in any language that YouTube provides captions for. This includes over 100 languages with auto-generated captions and any manually added subtitles.

No limits! You can extract transcripts from videos of any length and use the tool as many times as you need. However, very long videos may take a bit longer to process.

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