YouTube transcript
generator
Paste a YouTube URL and extract the captions into clean text, timestamps, or a PDF.
Use it when you want the spoken content, not the full video timeline.
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How to generate a YouTube transcript
Step 1: Find the YouTube video you want to transcribe. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar or the share button on the video.
Step 2: Paste the YouTube URL into the transcript generator above. Click Get Transcript and wait a few seconds while the tool extracts the text from the video's captions.
Step 3: Review the transcript. Toggle timestamps on if you want time markers for each paragraph. This helps you find specific moments in the video later.
Step 4: Copy the text, download as a .txt file, or generate a formatted PDF. The PDF includes the video title, channel name, and professional formatting.
When transcript-first works best
Save time. Long videos are faster to scan as text. Use the transcript to find the exact part you need without scrubbing the timeline.
Search everything. Once the transcript is loaded, every word becomes searchable. That makes quotes, names, and technical terms easy to find.
Keep a reading copy. Export the transcript as PDF or .md when you want a version you can archive, annotate, or share.
Reuse the text. Writers, researchers, and students can turn the transcript into notes, outlines, summaries, and references.
Frequently asked questions
How to get transcript of a YouTube video?
Paste any YouTube video URL into the generator above. The tool extracts the full transcript from YouTube's captions in seconds. You can then copy it, download it as a file, or export it as a PDF with timestamps.
How to generate a YouTube transcript for free?
Paste any YouTube video URL into the generator above. The tool extracts the full transcript from YouTube's captions in seconds. No signup required.
Does this work with auto-generated captions?
Yes. The YouTube transcript generator supports both manually uploaded subtitles and auto-generated captions. Videos with better captions produce more accurate transcripts.
Can I download the transcript as a PDF?
Yes. After generating the transcript, click Download PDF to get a clean, formatted document with the video title, channel name, and optional timestamps.
Is there a limit on video length?
No. The generator works with videos of any length. Whether it is a 5-minute tutorial or a 3-hour lecture, the full transcript is extracted.
Do you store my transcripts?
No. The transcript is generated in your browser and never sent to our servers. No data is stored, tracked, or shared.