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YouTube videos
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Get accurate transcripts from any YouTube video with one click — copy, download, or search through the entire script.

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Works on all YouTube videos · 50+ languages · No account needed

2:14 / 5:47
Transcript YouTube
🇺🇸 English
0:00

you can choose a life of ease and comfort or you can choose a life of service and adventure...

0:29

and they teach you if you listen to customers so we watch for that and you see pattern...

0:48

gif didn't show up on time and we take that and what you really want to do is you take that...

1:06

will never happen again you don't just fix the problem for that customer...

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What you get

Powerful features

Everything you need to get the most from YouTube transcripts

Accurate Transcription

Instantly generate precise transcripts from any YouTube video, including auto-generated and manual captions.

Multiple Export Formats

Download transcripts as TXT, SRT subtitles, or PDF. Copy to clipboard with a single click.

Language Support

Works with 50+ languages. Auto-detects the video language and shows the right transcript instantly.

Search in Transcript

Jump to any word or phrase inside the transcript. Click a line to seek the video to that moment.

Auto-scroll

The transcript follows playback automatically. Always see what's being said — no manual scrolling.

Timestamps Included

Every line comes with a precise timestamp. Reference any moment in the video with ease.

Getting started

Up in 30 seconds

1

Install the Extension

Add Transcript YouTube to Chrome from the Web Store. It's quick and takes under a minute.

2

Open a YouTube Video

Navigate to any YouTube video. The transcript panel appears automatically in the sidebar.

3

Copy or Download

Copy the full transcript or export it as TXT, SRT, or PDF. Done.

Use cases

Built for everyone

From students to professionals — transcripts unlock new ways to work

Content Creators

  • Repurpose video content into blog posts
  • Generate subtitles for your own videos
  • Research competitors' content at speed

Students

  • Take notes from lectures and tutorials
  • Quote sources for essays and papers
  • Study at your own pace with text

Researchers

  • Extract quotes from interviews and talks
  • Analyze language patterns in video data
  • Save time transcribing interviews manually

Journalists

  • Transcribe press conferences and speeches
  • Verify quotes without rewatching
  • Archive video sources as searchable text
FAQ

Questions & answers

Is it available for all YouTube videos?

Transcript YouTube works with any video that has captions enabled — both auto-generated and manually uploaded subtitles. If a video has no captions at all, no transcript is available.

Is the extension really free?

Yes — No account required, no subscription, no usage limits. Install from the Chrome Web Store and start using immediately.

Does it support multiple languages?

Yes — over 50 languages are supported. The extension auto-detects the language of the video and loads the corresponding transcript. You can also manually switch languages if multiple are available.

Do I need to create an account?

No account needed. Just install the extension and it works automatically on every YouTube page you visit.

What export formats are supported?

You can copy the transcript to your clipboard, or download it as a plain text file (TXT), subtitle file (SRT), or formatted PDF with timestamps included.

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Works on every YouTube video with captions. No sign-up required.

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