YouTube Transcript Generator

Get accurate transcripts from any YouTube video instantly. Search, download, and manage video content with ease.

Supports youtube.com, youtu.be, and youtube.com/shorts URLs

Powerful Features

Search Transcripts

Find specific moments in videos by searching through the entire transcript

Multiple Formats

Export in TXT, Markdown, JSON, SRT, or VTT format for any use case

Multi-Language

Access transcripts in all available languages, including auto-generated

Timestamp Links

Click any timestamp to jump directly to that moment in the video

Perfect for Students, Creators, and Researchers

Whether you're taking notes from educational videos, creating content, or conducting research, our tool makes it easy to access and work with YouTube video transcripts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about transcripts, captions, downloads, and limitations.

What is a YouTube transcript generator?

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A YouTube transcript generator converts spoken audio from a YouTube video into readable text using available captions, including both manual subtitles and auto-generated captions.

Does this tool support auto-generated YouTube captions?

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Yes. This tool extracts auto-generated captions from YouTube videos when manual subtitles are not available.

Can I get transcripts from manually added subtitles?

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Yes. If a video includes manually added subtitles by the creator, the transcript generator prioritizes them for higher accuracy.

Is this YouTube transcript generator free to use?

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Yes. You can generate YouTube transcripts for free without creating an account or installing any software.

Why do some videos not generate transcripts?

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Transcripts may be unavailable if captions are disabled by the uploader, the video is private, age-restricted, or blocked due to regional limitations.

Can I download or copy the transcript?

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Yes. You can copy or download the transcript for notes, research, content creation, or SEO workflows.

Is this tool legal to use?

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Yes. The tool only accesses publicly available captions provided by YouTube and does not bypass private or restricted content.