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One-paragraph summary plus auto-generated chapter list — get the gist in 10 seconds.
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How to get a YouTube transcript in 3 steps
- Copy the YouTube URL from your browser's address bar or the Share button.
- Paste it above and click Get Transcript.
- Read, copy, or download the transcript with timestamps.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a transcript from a YouTube video?
Copy the video URL, paste it into the box above, and click Get Transcript. The transcript appears in seconds with clickable timestamps.
Is this YouTube transcript tool free?
Yes — free for up to 3 transcripts per day, on videos up to 20 minutes. Premium ($5/month) unlocks unlimited, longer videos, exports, translations, and AI summaries.
Can I download the transcript?
Premium users can download in TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, PDF, and Markdown. Free users can copy individual paragraphs to clipboard.
What languages are supported?
Original-language extraction is free for all videos with captions. Premium users can translate to 50+ languages.
Do I need to create an account?
No signup needed to extract transcripts. Accounts only matter if you go Premium.
Why doesn't my video have a transcript?
The creator may have disabled captions, or the video is private/age-restricted. We can only extract from videos with public captions.
How accurate is the transcript?
Creator-uploaded captions are near-perfect. Auto-generated ones are usually 90–95% accurate depending on audio.
Is there a YouTube transcript API for developers?
Yes. Our developer API offers a free tier of 1,000 requests/month and paid plans from $19.