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🎬 YouTube Transcript Fetcher

Paste any YouTube URL to see available caption tracks, then pick the language you want — copy or download as TXT, SRT, or JSON.

YouTube URL or Video ID

Supports youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, /shorts/, /embed/, or a bare 11-character video ID.

8 transcripts fetched so far

How to use this tool

1 Paste the YouTube video URL into the input field.
2 Click Fetch Transcript.
3 The tool retrieves the auto-generated or manual captions as plain text.
4 Copy the transcript for summarization, research, or content repurposing.

Frequently asked questions

Do all YouTube videos have transcripts?

Most videos have auto-generated captions, but very short videos, live streams, or videos with disabled captions may not have a transcript available.

How accurate are auto-generated transcripts?

Accuracy varies by audio clarity, accent, and background noise. Professional channels with clear speech typically have 90-95% accurate transcripts. Technical terms and proper nouns are often misrecognized.

Can I use YouTube transcripts for research?

Yes, but verify important quotes against the video directly. Auto-generated transcripts can misrepresent what was said, especially for specialized vocabulary.

What can I do with a YouTube transcript?

Create blog posts, extract quotes, generate summaries, build study notes, repurpose content for social media, or improve accessibility by editing and uploading corrected captions.