How do I extract a YouTube transcript?

Simply paste a YouTube video URL on our homepage and click 'Extract Transcript'. The full transcript with timestamps will appear instantly. You can then search, copy, or export it as SRT, VTT, or plain text.

Is YTTranscript.AI free to use?

Yes! Free users get 25 transcripts per month with 5 AI actions. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for 1,000 transcripts and 500 AI actions.

What export formats are supported?

We support Plain Text (.txt), SRT (SubRip subtitles), and VTT (Web Video Text Tracks) export formats. All formats include timestamps.

What AI features does YTTranscript.AI offer?

Our AI features include Summary, Mindmap, Q&A, Quiz, Flashcards, Study Guide, Blog Article, Clean Transcript, and Translation. These help you transform video content into actionable formats.

Can I extract transcripts in bulk?

Yes! Paid plans support bulk transcript extraction from entire YouTube playlists and channels. You can process hundreds of videos at once and export all transcripts.

What languages are supported?

We support 100+ languages. Our tool auto-detects available caption languages for each video, and you can also use AI translation to translate transcripts into any language.

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Instant Extraction

Full transcript in under 3 seconds from any public YouTube video.

Precise Timestamps

Every line mapped to the exact second in the video.

Full-Text Search

Find any word or phrase instantly across the entire transcript.

Export TXT/SRT/VTT

Download in your preferred format with timestamps preserved.

100+ Languages

Extract transcripts in any language YouTube supports.

AI Summaries & More

Summarize, create quizzes, flashcards, mindmaps, and blog articles.

What Is a YouTube Video Transcript?

A YouTube video transcript is the complete text version of everything spoken in a video. It includes every word, sentence, and — when formatted properly — precise timestamps that map each line of text to the exact moment it was spoken. Transcripts are invaluable for accessibility, research, studying, content repurposing, and SEO. YouTube auto-generates captions for most videos using speech recognition, and many creators also upload manual captions for higher accuracy.

Why You Need Video Transcripts

Video transcripts unlock content that would otherwise be locked inside audio. Students use them to study lectures without rewatching hours of video. Researchers use them to analyze spoken content at scale. Content creators repurpose them into blog posts, newsletters, and social media threads. Journalists extract exact quotes with timestamps for accurate reporting. And for SEO, having a text version of your video content helps search engines understand and rank your pages.

How Our YouTube Transcript Tool Works

Our tool connects directly to YouTube's caption system to extract the highest-quality transcript available. When you paste a video URL, we first check for manually uploaded captions (the most accurate), then fall back to auto-generated captions. The entire process takes 2-3 seconds. Once extracted, you can search through the text, copy specific sections, export in multiple formats (TXT, SRT, VTT), or use our AI tools to summarize, create mindmaps, generate quizzes, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video?

Paste the YouTube video URL into the box above and click 'Extract Transcript'. The full transcript with timestamps appears in 2-3 seconds. You can then search, copy, or export it.

Are YouTube video transcripts accurate?

Yes — we extract captions directly from YouTube. Manually uploaded captions are near-perfect. Auto-generated captions are typically 95%+ accurate for clear speech in supported languages.

Can I get transcripts from any YouTube video?

Any public YouTube video with captions (auto-generated or manual) is supported. This covers the vast majority of YouTube content.

Is this free?

Yes! 25 free transcripts per month with no sign-up required. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for 1,000 transcripts and 500 AI actions.

What formats can I export the transcript in?

Plain text (TXT), SubRip subtitles (SRT), and WebVTT (VTT). All formats include timestamps.

Can I get transcripts in other languages?

Yes — we support 100+ languages. If the video has captions in your language, we extract them. AI translation is also available.

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