How to Generate YouTube Transcripts

Convert any YouTube video to text in three simple steps

1

Paste YouTube URL

Copy and paste any YouTube video URL into the input field. Works with all YouTube video formats including shorts, embeds, and standard videos.

2

Generate Transcript

Click the generate button and our YouTube transcript generator will extract the text from the video captions with accurate timestamps.

3

Download or Copy

Get your YouTube video transcript with timestamps. Download as TXT or SRT subtitle file, copy to clipboard, or view the AI-generated summary.

Why Use Our YouTube Transcript Generator

Generate YouTube transcripts for free with advanced features

Free YouTube Transcript Generator

Convert YouTube video to text completely free. No limits, no credit card required, no signup needed. Generate unlimited YouTube transcripts instantly.

Timestamped Transcripts

Every YouTube transcript includes precise timestamps. Click any timestamp to jump to that moment in the video. Perfect for study notes and video editing.

AI-Powered Summary

Get an AI-generated summary of any YouTube video automatically. Our transcript generator creates 3-5 key bullet points highlighting the main ideas.

Multiple Download Formats

Download YouTube transcripts as plain text (.txt) or subtitle files (.srt). Perfect for video editing, content creation, and accessibility purposes.

Who Can Use YouTube Transcript Generator

Perfect for professionals, students, and everyone in between

Students

Convert YouTube lectures to text for easy note-taking and study. Generate transcripts from educational videos, create study guides, and quickly review video content.

Content Creators

Transcribe your YouTube videos for blog posts, social media content, and SEO. Generate YouTube transcripts to repurpose video content and reach wider audiences.

Researchers

Extract YouTube video transcripts for research, analysis, and citation. Convert YouTube interviews, documentaries, and presentations to searchable text format.

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