YouTube to Transcript.
Turn a public YouTube video into readable caption text — with timestamps, useful subtitle downloads and no registration.
Your words, ready to work with.
Paste a video URL to read its captions with timestamps. Copy the full text or save subtitle files for editing and reference.
THE SIMPLE WORKFLOW
From video to useful text in three steps.
Paste a YouTube link, choose your preferred caption language and extract the transcript. Timestamps open the matching position in the original video. Export subtitle files for your editing workflow.
Standard videos, Shorts and short share links are supported.
Captions must actually be available in the language you request.
Export plain text, SubRip subtitles or WebVTT, without video downloading.
Reference caption text without repeatedly scrubbing through a video.
Start from timestamped SRT or WebVTT captions.
Works only when YouTube captions can be accessed. It will not bypass private videos or access controls.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Is this YouTube transcript tool really free?
Yes. Up to ten successful transcript requests per public IP per UTC day are free. The counter resets at midnight UTC. Requests that cannot return captions are not intended to count against your daily allowance.
What if the video has no captions?
We use MediaHarvester to request existing available caption tracks. If the requested language or video has no accessible captions, the tool explains the limitation rather than inventing text.
Are the transcripts always accurate?
No. Automatic captions can mishear names, technical terms and accents. For quotations or sensitive information, always verify the original video.
Can I download subtitles?
Yes. Once captions are available, choose TXT for plain text, SRT for SubRip subtitles or VTT for WebVTT. Timestamp links take you back to the source video.
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