How it works
Paste a video link and the tool reads the video's caption tracks — both creator-uploaded subtitles and YouTube's auto-generated ones. Pick a language, toggle timestamps on or off, then copy the whole transcript or download it as a text file.
What creators use transcripts for
Transcripts are the raw material of repurposing: feed one to an AI assistant to get a summary, blog post, newsletter, or a thread of quotes; pull exact quotes for community posts; generate chapter timestamps; or translate your content for international audiences. Researchers and students use them to skim hour-long videos in minutes.
Auto-generated vs. uploaded captions
Auto-generated captions are created by YouTube's speech recognition — good but imperfect, especially with names, jargon and accents. Tracks without the auto-generated label were uploaded by the creator and are usually accurate word-for-word. The language menu shows which is which.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video?+
Paste the video URL above and click Get Transcript. The tool lists every caption language the video has; choose one and copy or download the text — with or without timestamps.
Why does a video have no transcript?+
Captions can be unavailable when the video is very new (auto-captions take time to process), when the creator disabled them, or when the spoken language isn't supported by YouTube's speech recognition.
Can I use a transcript with ChatGPT or Claude?+
Yes — that's the most popular use. Copy the transcript (timestamps off keeps it cleaner), paste it into your AI assistant and ask for a summary, blog draft, title ideas, or chapter markers.
Are the transcripts accurate?+
Creator-uploaded subtitles are usually exact. Auto-generated captions are typically 90%+ accurate for clear English speech but can garble names, technical terms and heavy accents.
Is downloading a transcript allowed?+
Reading captions for research, accessibility, or study of your own content is normal use. The transcript's words belong to the video's creator, so quote and attribute rather than republishing someone else's transcript wholesale.