Paste any YouTube URL or video ID to extract the full transcript — copy it or download as TXT, SRT, or JSON.
Supports youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, /shorts/, /embed/, or a bare 11-character video ID.
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How to use this tool
1Paste the YouTube video URL into the input field.
2Click Fetch Transcript.
3The tool retrieves the auto-generated or manual captions as plain text.
4Copy 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.