Turn YouTube videos into text

Read, copy and download the transcript in your language.

Paste the video link

Works best with videos that have captions.

Trim or split audio

Free caption extraction · No account needed

See a sample transcript
  1. 1. Paste a link
  2. 2. Transcribe
  3. 3. Copy or download

Today we will explore how to turn an idea into a clear plan. First, choose your goal. Then, write down the next step.

Tips for a useful transcript
  • Copy the complete link from YouTube’s Share menu.
  • For free text extraction, choose a video with available captions.
  • Use Premium AI when you need to transcribe audio without captions.
  • Find names and phrases in the result, then check quotations against the original video.

How It Works

Paste the video or audio link

Simply copy and paste the URL of the video or audio file you want to transcribe into the box.

Select Your Language

Choose the language of the subtitles you want to extract from the video.

Click "Transcribe"

In seconds, receive the subtitles you need, ready to use.

From video to useful notes

Turn captions into text for studying, preparing an interview or keeping the key ideas. Copy the result or download it to work at your own pace.

YouTube transcript questions

How do I get a YouTube transcript for free?

Paste the video link, choose a language and click Transcribe. When captions are available, you can extract them for free without an account, then copy the text or download TXT or PDF.

What do I get with Premium?

Premium gives you unlimited transcription, an ad-free experience and AI transcription for videos without captions. You also get priority in the transcription queue. Choose the plan that fits your work.

Can I transcribe a video without captions?

Yes, with Premium AI audio transcription. Free extraction uses existing captions; AI processes the audio to create the transcript.

How do I choose the transcript language?

The language selector inside the tool controls the requested text language. Availability depends on the video and transcription service. The page language selector changes only the interface.

How do I search, copy or download the result?

Search the transcript to find a word or phrase, including on your phone. Copy, TXT and PDF keep the full transcript with your reading options. Enable timestamps to retain references to moments in the video.

Why can a video link fail?

Check that the video is available and that you pasted its complete link. Private or restricted videos may prevent access. If captions are missing, Premium can transcribe the audio with AI; if the request is queued, follow its progress.

Can I record audio or upload a file?

Yes. Sign in to access Record audio and Upload file. Use Premium for AI audio transcription. Files are sent for processing; see the privacy policy for details about how they are handled.