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YouTube to Text — Free & Instant

Paste any YouTube URL and get the full transcript in seconds. Works on YouTube Shorts too. Free, no sign-up.

Free, no sign-up. Works on YouTube Shorts too.

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Convert Any YouTube Video to Text Instantly

Unlike TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook, YouTube already has caption data sitting on Google's servers for most videos — so TranscriptAny doesn't need to transcribe audio at all in the common case. It simply requests that official caption track, which is why YouTube results tend to land faster than any other platform. See the full mechanics on the How It Works page.

1

Copy the Video URL

Grab the link from the address bar or the Share button on any YouTube video or Short

2

Paste It Into TranscriptAny

The official caption track is pulled directly — no audio processing needed

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Read, Copy, or Export

Get a timestamped transcript, then download as .txt, .srt, or copy to clipboard

Why Use TranscriptAny for YouTube to Text?

✓ Official caption extraction — instant
✓ Works on YouTube Shorts too
✓ No sign-up required
✓ 50+ languages supported
✓ Falls back to Whisper AI if captions are off
✓ Download .txt with timestamps
✓ Download .srt subtitle file
✓ Works on any device

Who Uses YouTube Transcripts?

🎓 Students

Turn recorded lectures and course videos into searchable study notes.

🎬 Content Creators

Repurpose a video's script into blog posts, show notes, or social captions.

🔬 Researchers

Pull accurate, timestamped quotes from talks, documentaries, and interviews.

📖 Read the Full Step-by-Step Guide →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a YouTube video transcript?
Paste the YouTube URL on TranscriptAny and click Get Transcript. The full transcript appears in seconds, completely free.
Does it work on YouTube Shorts?
Yes — TranscriptAny works on YouTube Shorts as well as regular YouTube videos.
What if the video says "captions disabled"?
Some creators turn off caption access. When that happens, upload the video or its audio file directly instead — Whisper AI will generate a transcript from the audio, regardless of the platform's caption settings.
What languages are supported?
YouTube transcripts are available in any language the video has captions in. We support 50+ languages.
Can I download the YouTube transcript?
Yes — download as .txt with timestamps, .txt clean, or .srt subtitle file.

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