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Free YouTube Transcript Generator Convert YouTube Videos to Text Instantly

Paste any public YouTube URL to extract a clean transcript in seconds. Copy, download, summarize, and repurpose video text for study, research, content creation, and SEO. No signup required.

Supports youtube.com, youtu.be, shorts, and embed links

No signup requiredSSL encryptedWorks with any public video100+ languages
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How It Works

Get a YouTube Transcript in 3 Simple Steps

Extract, read, and repurpose any YouTube video's transcript in under 10 seconds.

1

Paste YouTube Link

Copy any public YouTube video URL or YouTube Shorts link and paste it into the input box above.

2

Extract Transcript

Click extract — we fetch the full transcript with timestamps in seconds. Works in 100+ languages.

3

Copy, Download or Summarize

Copy clean text, download as TXT, SRT or VTT, or run AI summary, Q&A, and study guide on the transcript.

Features

Everything You Need to Convert YouTube Videos into Text

A complete YouTube transcript generator with download, copy, AI summary, and multi-language support.

Free YouTube Transcript Extraction

Extract YouTube transcripts at no cost with no sign-up required. Get instant access to captions from any public YouTube video.

Fast YouTube Video to Text Conversion

Convert YouTube videos to text in seconds. Our YouTube transcript generator delivers accurate results without long wait times.

AI Summary for Long YouTube Transcripts

Turn long YouTube transcripts into concise summaries with AI. Perfect for research, study notes, blog posts, and social content.

Download Transcript as TXT, SRT, or VTT

Export YouTube transcripts in multiple formats including plain text TXT, SubRip SRT, and WebVTT subtitle files with timestamps.

Copy Clean Transcript Without Timestamps

One-click copy the full YouTube transcript in clean, readable format. Strip timestamps or keep them — your choice.

Works with YouTube Videos, Shorts & Embeds

Our YouTube to text converter supports regular videos, YouTube Shorts, youtu.be short links, and embedded video URLs.

Export Formats

Download YouTube Transcripts in Any Format

Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, or generate an AI summary — with a single click.

.txt
Plain Text
Clean readable text
.srt
SubRip
Timed subtitles
.vtt
WebVTT
Web video captions
Smart
AI Summary
Condensed key points

Use Cases

Who Uses a YouTube Transcript Generator?

From students to marketers, thousands of professionals use our tool to turn YouTube videos into actionable text every day.

For Students & Researchers

Convert lecture videos to text for faster note-taking, study guides, and citation.

For Content Creators & Podcasters

Repurpose YouTube videos into blog posts, social captions, and show notes in minutes.

For Marketers & SEO Specialists

Generate SEO content from YouTube videos and boost search rankings with keyword-rich transcripts.

For Journalists & Writers

Quickly quote, cite, and reference spoken content from interviews and news videos.

FAQ

YouTube Transcript Generator FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about extracting and downloading YouTube transcripts.

How do I get a transcript from a YouTube video?
Paste any public YouTube video URL into the input box at the top of this page and click 'Extract Transcript'. Our YouTube transcript generator will fetch the full transcript with timestamps in seconds — no signup required.
Is this YouTube transcript generator free?
Yes! Extracting, copying, and downloading YouTube transcripts is completely free. Free users get 25 transcripts per month with 5 AI actions. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for 1,000 transcripts and advanced AI features.
Can I extract subtitles from any public YouTube video?
Yes, our tool works with any public YouTube video that has captions — whether human-written or YouTube's auto-generated captions. It supports regular videos, YouTube Shorts, embedded videos, and youtu.be short links.
Can I download a YouTube transcript as TXT, SRT, or VTT?
Absolutely. After extracting a transcript, you can download it as plain text (.txt), SubRip subtitles (.srt), or WebVTT captions (.vtt). All formats preserve timestamps.
Can I summarize a YouTube transcript with AI?
Yes. After extracting a transcript, click the 'Summarize' button to generate an AI-powered summary with key points and takeaways. You can also create mindmaps, quizzes, flashcards, study guides, and blog articles from the transcript.
Does this work for YouTube Shorts?
Yes, our YouTube transcript generator fully supports YouTube Shorts. Just paste the Shorts URL and we'll extract available captions the same way as regular videos.
Can I transcribe videos that don't have captions?
Our tool extracts existing captions from YouTube — both creator-uploaded and auto-generated. If a video has no captions at all, we cannot generate them. Most popular public videos on YouTube do have auto-generated captions available.
What languages are supported?
We support 100+ languages. Our YouTube to text converter auto-detects available caption languages for each video, and you can use AI translation to translate transcripts into any language.
Got more questions? Send us an email at support@yttranscript.ai

Testimonials

Trusted by YouTube Creators, Students & Marketers Worldwide

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 70,533 reviews

The ease of use; it's just click and go. Also, some of the tools are quite good for a free service. Soon will contribute by paying for this service. Definitely deserves it.

Neeresh Seereekissoon

Desktop Administrator

Being able to quickly discover if there is any information in a long YouTube lecture that I need to listen to.

Miguel

Linguistics professor and researcher

What I like about the workflow (user + youtube-transcript) is that it turns a 'locked box' (a video I can't open) into plain text I can actually work with.

Summer Santori

G2 Holotopian, founder, AI

This tool saves an incredible amount of time. The accurate transcriptions are perfect for research, analysis, note synthesis. The interface is clean, and reliable.

H Joseph

Independent Researcher

That is free! I had a class to prepare and the other page started to ask me money but it's my first job after a lot of time and I had no money, thank you YTTranscript.AI!!!

Jorge A. Villa

English teacher and programmer

I've found it very useful for extracting information which I feed to my LRM E.L.A.E.N.A. together with E.L.A.E.N.A., and I continue to delve into the mysteries of 'What If'.

Jim

Retired - Lifelong explorer of "What If"

I really like this tool. Sometimes I want a text version of a quote or a data snippet instead of trying to write it myself while multitasking or away from my desk.

Blottermonkey

Information Architect

Easy to use, insightful results. Which you could take any transcript and run your magic :)

Brian

Executive Director

Immediate, accurate transcript that helps a lot no matter what the duration is. Thank you so much.

Nicole

Health Educator

It's just useful for taking notes from YouTube videos without needing to listen to the video. 10/10 website.

Kylun Price

Student

Everything, I love you guys, man - this tool was epic. Keep up the great work!

Sigmagoon

Fast, easy, accurate, and free. What more could you ask for? This is my go-to transcript tool.

Charlie

Founder, Sequentia Labs

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Paste a YouTube Link and Get a Clean Transcript in Seconds

No signup needed for free transcript extraction. Works with public YouTube videos, Shorts, and embed links. Export as TXT, SRT, or VTT in one click.

Supports youtube.com, youtu.be, shorts, and embed links

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