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YouTube transcript generator

Paste a YouTube link and get the full transcript in seconds. Copy it or download it as TXT or SRT, with or without timestamps.

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How to get a YouTube transcript

1. Copy the link

On YouTube, press Share and copy the link. Shorts, live replays and youtu.be links work too.

2. Paste it here

Paste it above and press Get transcript. Add a language code like es if you want a specific language.

3. Copy or download

Copy the text for ChatGPT or Claude, or download a TXT or an SRT subtitle file.

FAQ

Is it really free?

Yes, several transcripts a day without signing up. For more, or to automate it, get a free API key with 100 credits.

Does it work in other languages?

Yes. By default you get the language the video is spoken in. Type a code such as es, fr or de to get that language when YouTube has it, including auto-translated captions.

Why does a video say it has no transcript?

The creator turned captions off, or the video is too new, private or age-restricted. Those can't be transcribed from captions.

Can I get transcripts of a whole playlist or channel?

Yes, with the API: /v1/videos lists a playlist or channel and /v1/batch returns up to 50 transcripts at once. See the docs.