YouTube Transcript Generator
Last updated: June 1, 2026FreeGet the transcript of any YouTube video.
YouTube Transcript Generator is a free online tool to get the transcript of any YouTube video. It runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device — nothing is uploaded. There's no sign-up, no watermark, and it works on any modern browser on desktop or mobile.
How to use YouTube Transcript Generator
The YouTube Transcript Generator pulls the full, time-stamped transcript from any YouTube video that has captions. Paste a link and get the text instantly — copy it or export it as TXT, SRT or VTT. It is perfect for turning videos into blog posts, study notes, show notes or subtitles, and for repurposing content.
Read the full guide: How to Get a YouTube Video Transcript (Free)
- 1Paste the YouTube video URL into the box.
- 2Click Get transcript — the captions are fetched and time-coded.
- 3Copy the text, or export it as TXT, SRT or VTT.
Timestamps included
Each line is time-coded, so you can export subtitles or jump to the exact moment in the video.
Export TXT, SRT & VTT
Get a clean text transcript for writing, or subtitle files for re-uploading and editing.
Free and instant
No login, no software and no watermark — just paste a link and go.
YouTube Transcript Generator — frequently asked questions
Is the YouTube transcript tool free?
Yes, it is completely free with no login required. Paste a link and download the transcript instantly.
Why do some videos return no transcript?
The tool reads captions published with the video. If a video has captions disabled, or is private or age-restricted, no transcript can be extracted — in that case, use our Video Caption Generator to create one from the audio.
Can I get subtitles, not just text?
Yes. Alongside a plain-text transcript you can export time-synced SRT and VTT subtitle files.
Does it work for any language?
It returns the captions available on the video, preferring English when present, and works with whatever caption languages the creator provided.
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