YouTube Video
to Text
The fastest YouTube transcript extractor — trusted by 3,000+ users to convert YouTube videos to text. Paste a URL, get accurate transcripts with timestamps in seconds. Works even on videos without captions.
Powerful new
features
We're constantly improving. Check out our latest features that make YouTube transcript extraction even more powerful.
Direct Audio Transcription
No captions? No problem. Over 85% of social media videos are watched without sound, yet many YouTube videos still lack captions. We transcribe directly from the video's audio track using advanced AI speech recognition, achieving up to 95% accuracy — even when the creator hasn't added captions.
Interactive Viewer
Watch YouTube videos with real-time synced subtitle overlays. Customize font size, color, and position. Click any line to jump to that moment.
Mind Map Generation
Visualize video content as interactive mind maps. Perfect for studying, research, and understanding complex topics at a glance.
Chat with Transcript
Ask questions about the video content and get instant AI-powered answers. It's like having a conversation with the video itself.
Smart Summaries
Get concise, AI-generated summaries of any video. Understand hours of content in seconds with key takeaways and highlights.
Playlist Support
Paste a playlist URL and extract transcripts from all videos at once. Process entire courses, series, or channels in bulk.
Translation
Translate transcripts to 50+ languages instantly. Break language barriers with one click.
Built for
speed & reliability
From quick extractions to bulk processing — we've got the tools to turn video into actionable content.
Lightning Fast
Get accurate transcripts in under 2 seconds. Skip hours of manual transcription — we handle it instantly.
Free to Start
Extract up to 10 YouTube transcripts free — no credit card required. Upgrade when you need more.
Learn more →AI-Ready Output
Clean, structured transcripts ready for GPT, Claude, or any AI workflow. Repurpose videos into blog posts, summaries, and more.
Multiple Formats
Export as TXT, JSON, SRT, or VTT — industry-standard formats compatible with every video platform and editor.
Word-Level Timestamps
Precise timestamps down to the word, so you can navigate hours of content in seconds. Ready to edit or repurpose.
Developer API
Integrate transcription into your apps with our YouTube Transcript API. Supports sync, async processing, and webhook callbacks.
Learn more →From URL to insight
in under 10 seconds
No signup. No configuration. Just paste, extract, and transform.
Drop your YouTube URL
Copy any YouTube link — standard URLs, shortened youtu.be links, or just the video ID. We handle them all.
Drop your YouTube URL
Copy any YouTube link — standard URLs, shortened youtu.be links, or just the video ID. We handle them all.
Built for everyone
From solo creators to enterprise teams — see how professionals leverage YouTube transcripts to save time and create more.
Marketers
Create content faster and analyze competitor videos to stay ahead.
Loved by users
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Developer
API User
This is the best YouTube transcript API I've found. Clean, fast, and reliable.
Tech Founder
SaaS Builder
The playlist extraction feature is a lifesaver. Transcribed 50 videos in one go.
Course Creator
Online Educator
Finally a transcript tool that actually works when videos don't have captions. Game changer.
Researcher
Academic
The audio transcription feature is incredible. No more 'transcript not available' errors.
Marketer
Agency Owner
Integrated the API in 10 minutes. Best developer experience I've had.
Engineer
Full Stack Dev
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Convert YouTube
to text
Extract transcripts, translate to 100+ languages, and download in any format. AI-powered transcription for every video — even without captions.