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Extract and download YouTube transcripts completely free. No account, no limits, no catch.
Supports 100+ languages. Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON, or Markdown. Works on videos, Shorts, and live streams.
Get accurate transcripts from any YouTube video instantly. Search, download, and manage video content with ease.
Supports 100+ languages. Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON, or Markdown. No account needed.
Supports youtube.com, youtu.be, and youtube.com/shorts URLs
Every feature unlocked. No premium tier. No bait-and-switch.
No credit card, no subscription, no hidden fees. Use it as much as you want.
Paste a YouTube URL and get the full transcript in under 5 seconds.
Find any word or phrase inside the transcript. Click timestamps to jump to the video.
Download as TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON, or Markdown. Compatible with every workflow.
See why TranscribeYouTube beats every paid alternative.
| Feature | TranscribeYouTube | Paid Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $10-50/mo |
| Sign-up required | No | Yes |
| Export formats | 5 formats | 1-2 formats |
| Search transcripts | Yes | Sometimes |
| Timestamp links | Yes | Rarely |
| Language support | 100+ | 10-50 |
Quick answers about transcripts, captions, downloads, and limitations.
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.
Yes. This tool extracts auto-generated captions from YouTube videos when manual subtitles are not available.
Yes. If a video includes manually added subtitles by the creator, the transcript generator prioritizes them for higher accuracy.
Yes. You can generate YouTube transcripts for free without creating an account or installing any software. There are no hidden fees or usage limits.
Transcripts may be unavailable if captions are disabled by the uploader, the video is private, age-restricted, or blocked due to regional limitations.
Yes. You can copy or download the transcript for notes, research, content creation, or SEO workflows. We support TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON, and Markdown formats.
Yes. The tool only accesses publicly available captions provided by YouTube and does not bypass private or restricted content.
Simply copy the YouTube video URL, paste it into our search box, and click 'Generate Transcript.' The transcript will appear within seconds, complete with timestamps.
Yes. After generating the transcript, click the Download button and select SRT format. This file can be used in video editing software or uploaded as subtitles.
Yes. Our tool supports regular YouTube videos, Shorts, and live stream recordings, as long as captions are available.
We support all languages that YouTube provides captions for — over 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, and more.
No. We do not store any video content or transcripts on our servers. All data is fetched directly from YouTube and displayed in your browser in real-time.
Yes. Our built-in search feature lets you find specific words or phrases within the transcript instantly, with highlighted matches and navigation.
You can export transcripts in TXT (plain text), SRT (subtitles), VTT (web video text tracks), JSON (structured data), and Markdown formats.
Our tool offers a cleaner interface, multi-format downloads, search functionality, timestamp navigation, and works without needing to navigate YouTube's interface — saving you time.
Paste any YouTube URL above and extract the full transcript in seconds. Completely free.
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