Free YouTube Transcript Generator

Transcribe any YouTube video to text in seconds. Paste a link, get an accurate transcript with timestamps, and copy it or export it as SRT, WebVTT or TXT — no sign-up, unlimited use.

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How to get a transcript of a YouTube video

Generate a full YouTube transcript in three steps — no software to install, no account to create.

01

Paste the YouTube link

Copy the URL of any public YouTube video — including Shorts, podcasts and lectures — and paste it into the box above.

02

Generate the transcript

Click “Get transcript” and our speech-to-text engine converts the video into accurate, timestamped text in seconds.

03

Copy, download or export

Copy the transcript as plain text or with timestamps, or download subtitle-ready SRT, WebVTT and TXT files.

Why use our YouTube transcript generator?

Everything you need to turn YouTube videos into text — transcripts, captions and subtitles — in one free tool.

Timestamped transcripts

Every line of the YouTube transcript shows the exact moment it was spoken, so you can quote, cite or jump straight to that part of the video.

SRT & WebVTT subtitle export

Download the transcript as captions and subtitles in standard formats, ready for YouTube, Vimeo, Premiere Pro or any video editor.

Copy with one click

Grab the full YouTube video transcript as plain text or with timestamps — paste it into notes, docs, blog posts or an AI tool.

Privacy first

No account, nothing retained. Videos are processed in memory and discarded the moment your transcript is ready.

Transcripts in any language

When a video has multiple caption tracks, choose your language from the dropdown and generate the transcript in that language.

Works everywhere

Fully online and mobile friendly — share a link from the YouTube app, generate the transcript, and export it on the go.

What can you do with a YouTube transcript?

Once a video becomes text, it becomes searchable, quotable and reusable. Here's how people use OmniTranscript every day.

Creators & video editors

Generate captions and subtitles for your own videos, pull quotes for Shorts and clips, and repurpose long videos into scripts for new content.

Students & researchers

Turn lectures, interviews and documentaries into searchable notes. Skim the transcript instead of rewatching, and cite the exact timestamp.

Marketers & writers

Convert webinars and podcasts into blog posts, newsletters and social copy — or feed the transcript to an AI tool for summaries and ideas.

Frequently asked questions

How do I generate a transcript of a YouTube video?

Copy the video's URL from YouTube, paste it into the YouTube transcript generator above, and click “Get transcript”. In a few seconds you'll see the full transcript with timestamps, ready to copy or download as SRT, WebVTT or TXT.

Is this YouTube transcript generator really free?

Yes — 100% free with no sign-up, no credit card, and no daily limit. Transcribe as many YouTube videos as you like.

Can I download a YouTube transcript as an SRT or subtitle file?

Yes. You can copy the transcript as plain text (with or without timestamps) or export it as an SRT, WebVTT or TXT file — ready for YouTube captions, video editors and translation workflows.

Which YouTube videos can I transcribe?

Any public YouTube video with spoken audio — regular videos, Shorts, podcasts, interviews, lectures and more. Private or members-only videos can't be transcribed.

How accurate is the YouTube transcript?

Very accurate. Our speech-to-text engine reaches up to 99.9% accuracy on clear audio and handles fast speech, accents and slang well. You can always fine-tune the text after copying it.

Does it work in languages other than English?

Yes. When a video offers multiple caption tracks, pick your preferred language from the dropdown and generate the transcript in that language.

Do you store my videos or transcripts?

No. Videos are processed in memory and discarded immediately after transcription. We never keep your content or your transcripts.

Generate your YouTube transcript now

No sign-up, no credit card — paste a YouTube link and turn the video into text in seconds. Free and unlimited.

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