YouTube Video to TextFree Transcript Extractor
Paste any YouTube link to get the full transcript as text in seconds.
The fastest YouTube transcript extractor: trusted by 10,000+ users to convert YouTube videos to text. Paste a URL, get accurate transcripts with timestamps in seconds. Works even on videos without captions.
50K+ TRANSCRIPTS 99.9% UPTIME <200ms SPEED
Turn YouTube podcasts and long-form videosinto deep research with AI.
Convert long-form YouTube videos, podcasts, lectures, entire channels, and playlists into research notes, case studies, flashcards, quizzes, AI chats, and full courses. Every insight links back to the exact timestamp.
- Researchers
- Marketers
- Educators
- Consultants
- Content creators
What you bring
INPUT- Long-form videosTalks, documentaries, and deep dives
- PodcastsMulti-hour episodes and interviews
- Lectures and coursesUniversity classes and tutorials
- Interviews and webinarsFounder talks, earnings calls, and panels
- Entire channelsEvery upload, filtered by date or topic
- PlaylistsA whole series in one batch
What you get
OUTPUT- Research notesKey findings with timestamp citations
- Case studiesBusiness, marketing, and UX breakdowns
- FlashcardsSpaced-repetition decks, ready to study
- QuizzesTest what you learned from any video
- AI chatAsk questions, get answers cited to the second
- CoursesModules, lessons, and progress tracking
- Summaries and mind mapsThe whole video at a glance
- Cited to the exact second
- Works on videos without captions
- 100+ languages
Powerful new features
We're constantly improving. Check out our latest features that make YouTube transcript extraction even more powerful.
Direct Audio Transcription
No captions? No problem. Over 85% of social media videos are watched without sound, yet many YouTube videos still lack captions. We transcribe directly from the video's audio track using advanced AI speech recognition, achieving up to 95% accuracy: even when the creator hasn't added captions.
Interactive Viewer
Watch YouTube videos with real-time synced subtitle overlays. Customize font size, color, and position. Click any line to jump to that moment.
Concept Map Generation
Visualize video content as interactive concept maps. Perfect for studying, research, and understanding complex topics at a glance.
Chat with Transcript
Ask questions about the video content and get instant AI-powered answers. It's like having a conversation with the video itself.
Smart Summaries
Get concise, AI-generated summaries of any video. Understand hours of content in seconds with key takeaways and highlights.
Playlist & Channel Support
Paste a playlist or channel URL and extract transcripts from all videos at once. Process entire courses, series, or channels with advanced filters.
Translation
Translate transcripts to 100+ languages instantly. Break language barriers with one click.
Built for speed & reliability
From quick extractions to bulk processing: we've got the tools to turn video into actionable content.
Lightning Fast
Get accurate transcripts in under 2 seconds. Skip hours of manual transcription: we handle it instantly.
Free to Start
Extract up to 10 YouTube transcripts free: no credit card required. Upgrade when you need more.
Learn more →AI-Ready Output
Clean, structured transcripts ready for GPT, Claude, or any AI workflow. Repurpose videos into blog posts, summaries, and more.
Multiple Formats
Export as TXT, JSON, SRT, or VTT: industry-standard formats compatible with every video platform and editor.
Word-Level Timestamps
Precise timestamps down to the word, so you can navigate hours of content in seconds. Ready to edit or repurpose.
Developer API
Integrate transcription into your apps with our YouTube Transcript API. Supports sync, async processing, and webhook callbacks.
Learn more →From URL to insight in under 10 seconds
No signup. No configuration. Just paste, extract, and transform.
Drop your YouTube URL
Copy any YouTube link: standard URLs, shortened youtu.be links, or just the video ID. We handle them all.
Drop your YouTube URL
Copy any YouTube link: standard URLs, shortened youtu.be links, or just the video ID. We handle them all.
Create study kits, flashcards & courses
Turn any YouTube video or playlist into a study kit: notes, flashcards, quizzes and concept maps, all linked to timestamps in the video. Same account and credits you use for transcripts.
Notes
Structured notes with a timestamp on every section.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition cards pulled from the lesson.
Quizzes
Practice questions that test what you actually learned.
Concept maps
A long lecture on one navigable screen.
AI tutor
Answers that cite the moment in the video.
Playlist courses
Import a playlist, get one study kit per lesson.
Built for researchers
From solo creators to enterprise teams: see how professionals leverage YouTube transcripts to save time and create more.
Marketers
Create content faster and analyze competitor videos to stay ahead.
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This is the best YouTube transcript API I've found. Clean, fast, and reliable.
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The playlist and channel extraction feature is a lifesaver. Transcribed 1,500 videos in one go.
Course Creator
Online Educator
Finally a transcript tool that actually works when videos don't have captions. Game changer.
Researcher
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The audio transcription feature is incredible. No more 'transcript not available' errors.
Marketer
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Convert YouTubeto text
Extract transcripts, translate to 100+ languages, and download in any format. AI-powered transcription for every video: even without captions.
About YouTubeTranscript.dev
YouTubeTranscript.dev is a YouTube transcript extractor that converts any YouTube video to text: pulling from native captions or transcribing the audio with AI when captions don't exist.
The fastest YouTube transcript extractor: trusted by 10,000+ users to convert YouTube videos to text. Paste a URL, get accurate transcripts with timestamps in seconds. Works even on videos without captions.
