YouTube Transcript Generator
Paste any YouTube link and get the full transcript in seconds — with timestamps, language switching, and TXT/SRT export. Free, no signup.
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Get a YouTube Transcript in 3 Steps
Paste the video link
Any public YouTube video, Short, or youtu.be link with captions enabled.
Pick your language
The tool prefers accurate manual captions and lists every available language track.
Copy or export
Grab plain text for notes and scripts, or SRT with timestamps for editing tools.
Why Creators Use This Transcript Tool
Full transcript in seconds — no watching at 2x with a notepad
Manual captions preferred over auto-generated for accuracy, clearly labeled
Language switcher for every track the video offers
Timestamps on or off, TXT and SRT export
Free and loginless with no video length cap
Feeds your workflow: research competitor scripts, then out-package them
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video?
Paste the video link above and click Get Transcript. The tool reads the video’s caption track and returns the full text in seconds — with or without timestamps, ready to copy or download as TXT or SRT.
Is this YouTube transcript generator free?
Yes — free, no signup, no watermark. There’s a short cooldown between requests to keep it fast for everyone.
Does it work for videos without captions?
The tool reads YouTube’s caption tracks (manual or auto-generated). If a video has captions disabled entirely, there’s nothing to extract — try another video or use YouTube’s own transcript panel to confirm.
Can I get transcripts in other languages?
Yes. If the video has multiple caption tracks, a language switcher appears — pick any available language, including auto-translated tracks the creator enabled.
What’s the difference between manual and auto-generated transcripts?
Manual captions are uploaded by the creator and are usually accurate. Auto-generated (ASR) captions are YouTube’s speech recognition — good but imperfect, especially with names and technical terms. The tool prefers manual tracks when available and labels auto ones.
Can I download the transcript as a file?
Yes — one click exports plain text (.txt) or subtitles (.srt) with timestamps, ready for editing tools, translation, or your notes app.
Is it legal to download a transcript?
Transcripts of public videos are served publicly by YouTube. Personal use — research, notes, accessibility, studying a script — is generally fine. Republishing someone else’s content wholesale is not; use it as reference, not as your own work.