Free YouTube Transcript Generator

Paste a YouTube link, extract the transcript in seconds, then copy the text or download TXT and SRT exports.

1Paste the video link
2We fetch the transcript
3Copy or export

YouTube URL

Free: up to 60 minutes per video. Sign in to unlock higher limits.

How it works

Extract a YouTube transcript in three quick steps.

Paste the video link

Add a public YouTube URL from a standard video, short, or live replay.

We fetch the transcript

We try to extract existing YouTube captions first and only use AI when captions are unavailable.

Copy or export

Search the transcript, copy the text, or download TXT and SRT files instantly.

Why use this YouTube transcript tool?

Turn spoken YouTube content into searchable text before you summarize, subtitle, or dub it.

Pull quotes, highlights, and source material from long-form videos quickly.
Create a rough script before translating or dubbing the video.
Export SRT files for subtitle editing or review workflows.
Research creators, interviews, webinars, and tutorials faster.
Archive important YouTube content in text form for your team.

Privacy first

We only process the public YouTube link you submit to generate the transcript and do not keep a permanent copy of your exported files.

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Frequently asked questions

Which YouTube links are supported?

Public YouTube watch URLs, short links, Shorts, embeds, and live replays are supported as long as the video is publicly accessible.

What are the free limits?

Up to 60 minutes per video, with 2 transcript generations per day.

Do you always use AI to generate the transcript?

No. We try to extract existing YouTube captions first and only fall back to AI transcription when captions are missing or unavailable.

Can I download the transcript as TXT or SRT?

Yes. After generation, you can copy the transcript or download both TXT and SRT exports.

Do I need to upload the video file?

No. This tool works directly from a public YouTube link, so there is no manual file upload step.

How do I get higher limits?

Create a free VoiceCheap account to unlock longer videos, more daily generations, and the full dubbing workflow.

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