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YouTube Transcript Generator

Generate a clean, readable transcript from any public YouTube video — with click-to-jump timestamps and one-click export to TXT, SRT, or VTT.

watch, Shorts, youtu.be, or embed links — the URL must resolve to a single video ID.

Overview

YouTube Transcript Generator: read any video with click-to-jump timestamps

YouTube Transcript Generator turns the spoken audio of any public YouTube video into a clean, scannable transcript. Paste a watch URL, Shorts link, or 11-character video ID, and the transcript is ready in seconds — no manual typing, no third-party app to install.

The output keeps timestamps on every line so you can jump straight to that moment in the video, and the active line stays in sync as the video plays. Copy a single line, copy the full script, or download as plain text (.txt), .srt, or .vtt for editing, blog posts, study notes, captions, and content workflows.

Features

Everything you need from a transcript, in one workspace

Built for creators, students, and researchers who want the words behind a video without scrubbing the timeline.

Synced timestamps

Click-to-jump

Every line is anchored to a timestamp; click it to seek the player, and the active line auto-highlights as the video plays.

One-click export

Best
TXT · SRT · VTT

Copy the full transcript as plain text or download as .txt, .srt, or .vtt to edit captions in any video editor.

Follow without switching

Read + watch

Read the transcript while the video is playing and click any line to jump straight to that moment — no extra tabs, no copy-pasting.

Clean, ad-free output

No watermark

Just the words — no junk lines, no upsells inserted, no extra characters added to your transcript.

How to Use

Get a transcript in three quick steps

01

Paste a video link

Drop any YouTube watch URL, Shorts URL, youtu.be link, or the raw 11-character video ID into the input.

02

Generate the transcript

Click "Generate Transcript" and the words load in seconds, ready to scroll, search, and click any line to jump the player.

03

Read, copy, or download

Read with timestamps, copy any line or the full script, or export as TXT, SRT, or VTT for editing elsewhere.

Use Cases

Who uses YouTube transcripts

Video creators

Turn long interviews into clip-ready quotes, mine your own back catalog for hooks, and stack scripts for shorts and reels.

Students

Skim lectures, copy direct quotes, and save searchable notes from talks you want to revisit before exams.

Writers & blogs

Convert long YouTube interviews into blog posts, newsletters, or social threads in minutes instead of hours.

Researchers

Search a long video for a specific phrase or claim, then cite the exact timestamp in your notes or report.

Podcast hosts

Generate show notes, episode descriptions, and pull-quotes straight from your full interview recordings.

Marketers & SEO

Mine top videos in your niche for hooks, CTAs, and recurring phrases your audience already responds to.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in your browser. Paste a video link and the transcript loads in seconds — no extension, no downloads.

Which videos work?

Any public YouTube video that has captions — uploaded subtitles or YouTube auto-captions. Private, deleted, or members-only videos won't work.

How accurate is the transcript?

When the creator uploaded their own captions, the transcript is essentially their script. For videos that rely on YouTube auto-captions, accuracy depends on audio quality and the speaker's clarity.

Can I download the transcript?

Yes — copy any line, copy the full transcript, or download it as plain text (.txt), SubRip (.srt), or WebVTT (.vtt) for editing in another app.

Does the transcript stay in sync with the video?

Yes. The active line auto-highlights as the video plays, and you can click any timestamp to seek the player back to that moment.

Is YouTube Transcript Generator free?

Yes — there is a generous free tier for everyday use. Heavier workloads can upgrade to a paid plan when you need it.