Free YouTube Transcript Generator
YouTube Transcript Downloader
Get Text from Video
Extract subtitles, captions, and full transcripts from any YouTube video in seconds. Perfect for students requiring notes, content creators repurposing video to text, or researchers analyzing video content without watching hours of footage. Our tool fetches both auto-generated and manually uploaded captions.
Why Extract Transcripts?
- Content RepurposingTurn a 10-minute video into a 1,000-word blog post, tweet thread, or LinkedIn article instantly.
- Study EfficienyDon't watch hour-long lectures. Download the transcript and search (Command+F) for the exact keywords you need.
- Accessibility & SEOAdd captions to your own videos to maximize SEO ranking and help hearing-impaired viewers.
Pro Tip: Workflow
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Extract Text
Use this tool to get the raw text.
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Summarize with AI
Paste the text into ChatGPT or Claude to get a summary.
What's Next?
Now that you have the content, optimize your own videos or analyze the competition further.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to download transcripts?▼
Yes, our YouTube Transcript Downloader is completely free to use. There are no daily limits, so you can extract subtitles for as many videos as you need.
Do you support auto-generated captions?▼
Yes! If a video doesn't have manually added subtitles, we verify if YouTube has generated auto-captions and fetch those for you. If no captions exist at all, we cannot generate them.
Can I download timestamps?▼
Currently, we extract the raw text for easier reading and repurposing. We are working on a "Timeline Mode" that will include specific timestamps for each sentence in the next update.
How do I copy the transcript?▼
Once the transcript is loaded, simply click the "Copy" button in the top right of the result box. You can then paste it into Word, Google Docs, or your favorite note-taking app.
Does this work for Shorts?▼
Yes, as long as the YouTube Short has captions enabled, you can paste the link here and get the script. This is great for analyzing viral hooks!
Is this tool legal?▼
Yes. Transcripts and captions are public data provided by YouTube. We simply provide an interface to access this text in a readable format. Always respect the original creator's copyright when repurposing content.