Extract Transcripts from YouTube Playlists

PLAYLIST EXTRACTION BENEFITS

YouTube playlists organize related content, making them perfect for bulk transcript extraction. Whether it's a course, tutorial series, or curated collection, extracting all transcripts at once saves time and effort.

HOW TO EXTRACT PLAYLIST TRANSCRIPTS

const playlistUrl = 'https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxxxxxx';

const response = await fetch(
  'https://www.youtubetranscript.dev/api/v1/extract/playlist',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      playlistUrl,
      includeTimestamps: true,
      format: 'json'
    })
  }
);

const { transcripts, totalVideos } = await response.json();

ADVANCED FEATURES

• →Selective extraction: Choose specific videos by index or date range
• →Format options: Get transcripts in TXT, JSON, SRT, or VTT format
• →Language support: Extract transcripts in any available language
• →Webhook notifications: Get notified when large playlists finish processing
• →Metadata inclusion: Include video titles, descriptions, and view counts