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Copy Video Link
Copy a public YouTube video or Shorts link with an accessible caption track.
YouTube to TextRead videos and Shorts as searchable text
Paste a public YouTube link with captions. Extract the transcript, find a quote, and save TXT or SRT. Start with 60 free credits after Google sign-in.
See it in action
Watch the sample on the left, then switch original text, subtitles, and summary on the right—just like the real workspace.
Summary
This walkthrough shows the YTText flow: extract captions, search by timestamp, then export usable text.
How to Get a YouTube Transcript
Use an available caption track, check the text, then choose the file your next step needs.
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Generate Transcript
Sign in with Google to read available captions. Each successful extraction uses 1 credit.
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Export and Repurpose
Export text or subtitles into notes, editing, or your next draft.
What You Can Do with a YouTube Transcript
Find the line you need, check it against the video, and carry the text into notes or editing.
Read YouTube Captions
Bring available creator and automatic captions into a searchable workspace beside the original video.
- Public videos and Shorts
- Available caption languages
- Original caption timestamps
Download, Export, and Reuse
Copy transcript text, export subtitles, and carry the result into your next workflow.
- Subtitle and clean text export
- TXT · SRT · VTT
- Original timestamps preserved
Keep Creating
Search the useful line, keep notes, and turn video research into reusable assets.
- Searchable captions
- Sourced notes
- Batch workflows
YouTube Transcripts and Other Supported Tools
Start with YouTube caption extraction. Other supported platforms and file uploads remain available when your source is elsewhere.
YouTube Transcript Generator & Extractor
LiveRead available captions from public YouTube videos and Shorts, then search and export the transcript.
TikTok Transcript Generator
LiveTurn public TikTok videos into clean text for research and repurposing.
Instagram Transcript Generator
LiveTurn public Instagram Reels and video posts into clean, reusable text.
Other Supported Video Sources
PreviewUse supported Vimeo, Google Drive, X, and other sources, or upload a local file for speech-to-text.
Video to Text
LiveUpload a video file and transcribe its spoken audio into editable text.
Audio to Text
LiveUpload an audio file and convert speech into searchable text.
MP3 to Text
LiveTranscribe an MP3 file into clean text for notes, editing, or reuse.
Batch Transcripts
ToolOrganise multiple links for channels and research lists.
Video Downloader
ToolDownload public YouTube, TikTok and Instagram videos as MP4 or MP3.
Start free. Upgrade when you need more.
Google sign-in includes 60 starter credits. Captions use 1 credit per video; a successful media parse uses a separate credit. See pricing for AI and speech-to-text costs.
START FREE$060 starter credits
- Available YouTube captions
- Search and timestamps
- TXT · SRT · VTT
FAQ
YouTube Transcript FAQ
Which YouTube videos and platforms are supported?+
Public YouTube videos and Shorts need accessible creator captions or automatic captions. Supported TikTok, Instagram, X, Vimeo and cloud-drive sources, plus local video and audio uploads, use a separate speech-to-text workflow.
Do I need an account, and how do credits work?+
Sign in with Google to process a video. A new account receives 60 free credits. Successful YouTube caption extraction uses 1 credit per video; a successful media parse is a separate 1-credit operation. Failed caption extraction is not charged, and optional AI actions use additional credits.
Which export formats are available?+
Download TXT from the result’s Transcript tab and SRT from its Subtitles tab. For VTT, open the full workspace, choose Export, select Subtitles, then download and unzip the ZIP. SRT and VTT keep the original caption timecodes; TXT is readable text without timecodes.
Can I transcribe a YouTube video without captions?+
YouTube links only read available captions and return “no subtitles” when none are accessible. To transcribe speech instead, upload a video or audio file you have permission to use in the Video or Audio tab; that is a separate workflow.
Are transcripts always accurate?+
Results depend on the caption track available for the video. Check names, numbers, and quotes against the original.
Try YouTube Caption Extraction
Paste a public YouTube link with captions and start with 60 free credits.
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