Free YouTube Transcript Tool
Paste a YouTube link and get a clean, readable transcript in seconds.
No sign-up. No limits. Just the text you need.
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Convert YouTube Videos to Text Instantly
This tool helps you extract the spoken content from YouTube videos and turn it into text you can actually use.
Read instead of rewatching
Skip through long videos by reading the transcript
Copy for notes and research
Save transcripts for your notes, research, or reference
Jump to any moment
Use timestamps to navigate to specific parts
Multiple languages
Extract transcripts in multiple languages from YouTube videos
It's designed to be fast, simple, and distraction-free.
Get YouTube Transcripts Without Downloading Videos
Extract text directly from YouTube videos. No video download needed. Just paste the link and get the transcript instantly.
People use transcripts for many reasons — not just copying text.
Students reviewing lectures
Review lectures and interviews without rewatching entire videos
Creators organizing ideas
Organize video ideas and scripts from existing content
Researchers scanning discussions
Scan long discussions quickly without watching hours of video
Language learners reading along
Read along while listening to improve comprehension
If you've ever wished a video were easier to skim, this tool is for you.
How to Get a YouTube Transcript (Step by Step)
Paste a YouTube video link
Generate the transcript instantly
Copy, search, or download
That's it. No setup required.
Translate YouTube Transcripts into Multiple Languages
Extract transcripts in different languages from YouTube videos. Perfect for language learners and multilingual content creators.
Want to Go Beyond the Transcript?
If you're using transcripts to learn a language,
you can turn this video into vocabulary lists, explanations, and practice exercises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this YouTube transcript tool free?
Yes. You can generate transcripts without signing up. Completely free to use.
Do I need a YouTube account to get transcripts?
No. Just paste a public YouTube link. No account required.
Can I translate YouTube transcripts into other languages?
Yes. The tool can extract subtitles in multiple languages if available for the video. You can get transcripts in English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and more.
Can I download YouTube videos with this tool?
No. This tool only extracts and displays text from video captions/subtitles. It does not download videos.