YouTube Video Transcript Extractor
Extract accurate transcripts and timed captions from YouTube videos and Shorts in seconds. Export clean TXT, SRT, and VTT subtitles instantly.
Works with public YouTube videos and Shorts. Videos without captions can be transcribed via video file upload.
Get the transcript
Paste a public video link to start. Sign in to save and export your result.
Give your audience a reason to listen. Keep one clear idea in each sentence. Finish with a useful next step.
Extract YouTube transcripts without manual typing
Stop scrubbing through video timelines and manually typing out quotes. Our YouTube transcript extractor grabs the complete spoken dialogue with exact timing, letting you turn long-form videos and Shorts into searchable text instantly.
Built for content creators, researchers, and editors
Whether you are pulling research quotes from lectures, repurposing YouTube content into written blogs, or generating subtitles for your own channel, get reliable transcripts in seconds without installing extensions.
How it works in 3 simple steps
Paste any YouTube link
Copy and paste a standard watch URL, a YouTube Shorts link, or a youtu.be short link into the box above.
Extract in seconds
Our system instantly pulls the full caption track with millisecond-level timestamps. No credits are charged if captions are unavailable.
Export in your preferred format
Download TXT for quick reading and note-taking, or SRT/VTT to drop straight into your video editing software.
Supported link formats
Supports public YouTube watch URLs, Shorts, and youtu.be links. For videos without captions, upload the video file directly for AI speech recognition.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...Have a local video file? Upload MP4 or WebM directlyOne transcript. Three ready-to-use formats.
Download all three formats (TXT, SRT, VTT) in a single ZIP from your saved result.
- Clean TXT for writing & research
- Read spoken words without timestamps. Perfect for script studies, newsletters, article drafts, or AI summaries.
- Precision SRT for video editors
- Import millisecond-accurate subtitle cues directly into Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve.
- WebVTT for web players
- Standard timed captions ready for HTML5 video players, LMS platforms, and website embeds.
Simple, transparent pricing across all platforms
1 credit covers each started minute of video. Credits are only charged when your transcript is ready — failed jobs are never billed.
Free accounts get 2 daily transcriptions (up to 3 minutes each). Use credit packs or memberships for longer videos and higher volume.
View credit packs and membershipsCan I extract transcripts from YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Simply paste the full Shorts URL. If the Short has captions, you'll receive the complete transcript with timestamps.
What if a YouTube video doesn't have captions?
If no captions exist, no credits are deducted. If you have the video file (MP4 or WebM), you can use our file upload tool to generate an AI transcript from the audio.
Can I use this YouTube transcript tool for free?
Yes. Every signed-in account receives 2 free video transcripts daily (up to 3 minutes each). For longer videos or higher volume, affordable credit packs and plans are available.
What language will the transcript be in?
The transcript is provided in the video's original published caption language, preserving authentic wording and terminology.
How does this compare to YouTube's built-in transcript?
YouTube only lets you read text inside the browser without easy export options. Our tool lets you download formatted TXT, plus editor-ready SRT and VTT subtitle files in one click.
Can I redownload my transcripts later?
Yes. All completed transcripts are saved in your Transcript History, where you can view and redownload TXT, SRT, and VTT files anytime for free.