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YouTube Transcript Extractor
Get the full, timestamped transcript of any YouTube video — or every video on a channel — in seconds. Copy it, download it as a text file, or chat with the video using AI.
Works with videos, Shorts, youtu.be links and channel URLs.
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How it works
How to get the transcript of a YouTube video
Getting a YouTube transcript takes three steps and under a minute.
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Copy the YouTube link
Open the video on YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar or the Share button. Shorts, youtu.be links and channel URLs (like youtube.com/@channel) work too.
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Paste it into the extractor
Paste the link into the box at the top of this page and click "Get transcript". The full transcript appears in a few seconds, with a timestamp on every line.
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Copy, download or chat
Copy the text, download it as a .txt file, save it to your library, or ask the AI chat to summarize the video and answer questions about it.
Features
Everything you need to turn YouTube videos into text
More than a copy button: extract single videos or whole channels, keep a library, and ask AI about what was said.
Transcripts in seconds
Paste a link and get the complete transcript of any YouTube video that has captions — no need to open the video or click through YouTube's transcript panel.
Timestamps on every line
Each line starts with its [mm:ss] timestamp, so you can quote accurately and jump back to the exact moment in the video.
Bulk channel extraction
Enter a channel URL to list every upload, then extract all of the channel's transcripts in one run with a live progress bar.
Chat with any video
Ask the AI to summarize a video, list its key points or answer specific questions — answers are based on the video's transcript.
Download as TXT
Export a single transcript or an entire channel's transcripts as a plain-text file, ready for notes, docs or ChatGPT.
Your transcript library
Every transcript you save is stored in your library, so you can come back to it, re-read it and keep chatting later.
YouTube Transcript Extractor vs. YouTube's built-in transcript
YouTube can show a transcript under a video ("…more" → "Show transcript"), but you have to open each video and select the text by hand. Here is what the extractor adds.
| Feature | Transcript Extractor | YouTube built-in |
|---|---|---|
| Get a transcript from a link | ||
| Copy the full transcript in one click | ||
| Download as a .txt file | ||
| Extract every video on a channel | ||
| AI summary and Q&A | ||
| Saved transcript library | ||
| Timestamps |
Use cases
Who uses a YouTube transcript extractor?
Students & researchers
Turn lectures, talks and interviews into searchable notes and cite exact quotes with timestamps.
Content creators
Repurpose your videos into blog posts, newsletters, show notes and social posts.
Marketers & SEO
Research competitor channels, pull talking points and mine videos for keywords and content ideas.
Journalists & podcasters
Find and verify quotes quickly instead of scrubbing through hours of footage.
Language learners
Read along with native speakers and study vocabulary from real conversations.
AI workflows
Feed clean transcript text into ChatGPT, Claude or your own tools for summaries and analysis.
Pricing
Simple pricing: one credit per transcript
Every transcript costs one credit, whatever the video length — Shorts, lectures and 3-hour podcasts alike. You're only charged when extraction succeeds, and credits never expire.
Free
$0
10 transcripts on signup
- Single videos and channels
- AI chat with every transcript
- TXT downloads and library
- No credit card required
Starter
$4.99
100 transcripts · $0.05 each
- Credits never expire
- Bulk channel extraction
- AI chat with every transcript
Standard
$14.99
500 transcripts · $0.030 each
- Credits never expire
- Bulk channel extraction
- AI chat with every transcript
Pro
$39.99
2,000 transcripts · $0.020 each
- Credits never expire
- Bulk channel extraction
- AI chat with every transcript
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video?
Copy the video's URL, paste it into YouTube Transcript Extractor and click "Get transcript". The full, timestamped transcript appears in a few seconds, and you can copy it, download it as a .txt file or chat with it using AI.
Is YouTube Transcript Extractor free?
Yes, you can start for free. Every new account gets 10 free transcripts, with no credit card required. After that, credit packs start at $4.99 for 100 transcripts ($0.05 each).
How are credits counted?
One credit = one transcript, whatever the video length — a 2-minute Short and a 3-hour podcast both use one credit. You are only charged when a transcript is successfully extracted, and credits never expire.
Can I download a YouTube transcript as a text file?
Yes. Save the transcript to your library and click "Download" to get a .txt file that includes the video title, details and the timestamped transcript.
Can I get the transcripts of every video on a YouTube channel?
Yes. Paste a channel URL such as youtube.com/@channelname, review the list of videos, and click "Extract all" to pull every transcript in one run. They are saved together in your library and can be downloaded as one file.
Does it work with auto-generated captions and other languages?
Yes. It extracts both creator-uploaded and YouTube's auto-generated captions. English captions are used when available; otherwise the video's first available caption language is used.
What happens if a video has no captions?
If a video has no captions at all, there is no transcript to extract and you will see an error. You are not charged a credit for videos without a transcript.
Does it work with YouTube Shorts and live streams?
Yes. Regular videos, Shorts, youtu.be short links and past live streams all work, as long as the video has captions.
Can I chat with a YouTube video using AI?
Yes. Open any saved transcript and ask questions in the AI chat — for example "summarize this video" or "what does the speaker say about pricing?". Answers are based on the video's transcript.
Do I need to install a browser extension?
No. YouTube Transcript Extractor is a web app that works in any browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is nothing to install.
Is it legal to extract YouTube transcripts?
The tool only reads captions that YouTube already shows publicly for each video. Transcripts are fine for personal use such as notes, research and accessibility; if you republish them, make sure you respect the creator's copyright.
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