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Download transcripts from any YouTube video instantly. Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON, or Markdown. No account needed.
Works with videos, Shorts, and live streams in 100+ languages. Supports both manual and auto-generated captions.
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
Choose the format that fits your workflow.
Transcripts make video content searchable, editable, and reusable.
Download lecture transcripts to highlight key points, add notes, and search for specific topics without rewatching.
Turn video scripts into blog posts, newsletters, and social media content by downloading the full transcript as TXT or Markdown.
Download transcripts as SRT or VTT files to create subtitles for your own videos or translate into other languages.
Export as JSON for structured data analysis, sentiment tracking, or building custom tools on top of transcript data.
Three simple steps. No software required.
Copy any YouTube video link and paste it into the box above.
We fetch the captions and display the full transcript with timestamps.
Choose your format — TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON, or Markdown — and download instantly.
Common questions about downloading YouTube transcripts.
Quick answers about transcripts, captions, downloads, and limitations.
Copy the YouTube video URL, paste it into TranscribeYouTube, click 'Get Transcript,' then select your preferred format and click Download.
Choose TXT for plain text reading, SRT for video subtitles, VTT for web players, JSON for structured data, or Markdown for note-taking apps.
You can download transcripts from any public video that has captions enabled. Private, unlisted, or videos with disabled captions are not supported.
No. TranscribeYouTube is completely free and requires no sign-up, account, or subscription.
Manual creator subtitles are highly accurate. Auto-generated captions are typically 85-95% accurate depending on audio clarity and accent.
Currently, transcripts are downloaded one video at a time. For bulk needs, you can use our API to automate the process.
TXT is plain text without timestamps, ideal for reading and note-taking. SRT includes timing codes for syncing subtitles with video.
Yes. Downloaded transcripts are for personal, educational, or content creation use. Always respect the original video's copyright.
Paste any YouTube URL above and download in your preferred format. It's free.
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