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Paste the URL
Choose transcript, captions, or summaries based on where you plan to publish.
Transcribe YouTube Videos into Blog Posts & SEO Content
Paste a YouTube URL â get a full transcript, AI chapter summary, and downloadable SRT captions. Repurpose your best videos into articles, newsletters, and social posts in minutes.
10+ Formats
100+ Languages
AI-Powered
YouTube Video Transcription Guide
YouTube creators face a constant challenge: their valuable video content is trapped in an unsearchable format. Repurposing a 20-minute video into blog posts, social threads, or newsletters requires hours of manual transcription. 1bit.ai solves this by letting you paste any YouTube URL and receive a polished transcript in seconds. Our AI doesn't just capture wordsâit understands context, adds punctuation, and can even generate summaries that highlight key takeaways for your audience.
Technical Specs
Our YouTube transcription engine extracts audio directly from YouTube's servers, supporting standard videos, Shorts, live stream replays, and unlisted content. We provide frame-accurate timestamps that sync perfectly with your video timeline, making it easy to create jump links or chapter markers.
High Accuracy
Fast Processing
Multi-format
How Creators Use YouTube Transcription
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Content Repurposing: Transform one YouTube video into 10+ pieces of contentâblog posts, Twitter threads, LinkedIn articles, email newsletters, and Instagram captions.
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SEO Optimization: Use the full transcript to identify keywords, write better video descriptions, and improve your video's discoverability in search results.
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Accessibility Compliance: Generate professional SRT/VTT subtitle files to make your content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.
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Research & Analysis: Quickly search through hours of video content by converting everything to searchable text documents.
Ultra Fast
Convert YouTube Video Video to Text & Subtitles Fast
Extract perfect transcripts from YouTube Video video files. Generate frame-accurate subtitles in SRT/VTT format, ready for video editing software and social media platforms.
- Process 1-hour YouTube Video files in less than a minute
- Frame-accurate subtitle generation with SRT and VTT export
- Native YouTube Video format support with optimized decoding
Flexible Export
Export YouTube Video Transcripts in Multiple Formats
Export YouTube Video video transcripts as professional SRT and VTT subtitle files for video editing, or download as TXT.
SRT / VTT / TXT
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Creator Workflow: YouTube Video to Multi-Channel Content
Turn a single upload into captions, chapters, and repurposed assets.
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Build chapters and highlights
Use timestamps to create chapter markers or clip-ready highlights.
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Ship multi-platform assets
Export SRT/VTT for YouTube, and TXT for blog posts or newsletters.
Creator Success Stories
How teams expand reach with YouTube transcripts.
âThe transcript powers our blog, newsletter, and shorts without extra editing.â
Amelia Grant
Content Lead
âWe finally have accurate captions that match our tone and pacing.â
Rafael Torres
Video Creator
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Pro Tips for Better Transcription Results
Expert techniques for generating YouTube Video video subtitles and transcripts with perfect timing
Optimize Audio Quality
Clear audio is the foundation of accurate transcription. Use a quality microphone positioned 4-6 inches from the speaker, record in a quiet environment, and keep volume levels consistent throughout.
Provide Context When Possible
When uploading files, include relevant metadata like speaker names, topic, or industry. This context helps our AI better understand technical terminology and specialized vocabulary specific to your field.
Review and Edit Transcripts
While our AI achieves up to 99% accuracy, always review transcripts for critical applications. Use the time-synced playback feature to quickly verify unclear sections by listening to the original audio.
Use Appropriate Export Formats
Choose your export format based on end use: SRT/VTT for video subtitles, plain text for documentation, Word/PDF for professional reports. Using the right format saves time in downstream workflows.
YouTube Video Video Transcription for Every Workflow
Transform YouTube Video files into searchable text, subtitles, and actionable insights for your specific workflow
YouTube & Social Creators
Generate VTT or SRT subtitles for YouTube videos, TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook videos.
Educators & Students
Turn lecture recordings, classes or webinars into searchable notes or bilingual subtitles.
Marketing & Agencies
Create multi-language captions for YouTube Video ads and demosâclean exports, no watermark.
Podcast & Voice Note Transcription
Convert MP3, WAV, M4A, and OGG into readable text or timestamped subtitles for blogs or show notes.
Convert Speech to Text in Three Easy Steps
Upload your YouTube Video video or paste a link, then download SRT/VTT subtitles or plain text transcripts
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Upload Audio File
Upload audio and video files from your local device or simply paste a YouTube link
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Click Transcribe
Click 'Transcribe' and wait for transcribing. It usually takes less than a minute to transcribe a 1-hour file
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Export as Text
Export transcribed text as TXT, SRT, and VTT.
Powerful YouTube Video Transcription Features
Professional YouTube Video video transcription with subtitle generation, translation, and export options
Comprehensive YouTube Integration
Extract audio from any publicly accessible YouTube URL including playlists (individual videos), Shorts, premieres, and member-only content (if you have access).
Multi-Format Export
Download the same transcript as WebVTT (.vtt), SubRip (.srt) or plain text (.txt)âone click, no re-processing.
Built-in Translation
Transcribe once, then auto-translate the subtitle to 100+ languagesâperfect for global audiences.
Free Credits on Sign-Up
Create a free account and receive instant credits to test full transcription + translationâno payment info required.
Accurate Timestamps
Frame-perfect time codes let you upload subtitles straight to YouTube, VLC, Premiere Pro, TikTok.
No Watermark
All exported subtitle files are cleanâno branding, no credit line, 100 % usable in professional workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about YouTube Video transcription and speech to text conversion
Can I transcribe entire YouTube playlists?
Yes, through our API or bulk processing feature. You can submit multiple YouTube URLs and we'll process them sequentially, returning organized transcripts for each video in your playlist.
How do I add transcripts back to YouTube?
In YouTube Studio, go to Subtitles â Upload File â select "With Timing" and upload our SRT or VTT file. YouTube will sync it automatically. For video descriptions, copy the plain text transcript.
Can I transcribe monetized videos without issues?
Yes, transcribing your own monetized content is perfectly fine. We extract audio through legitimate YouTube API methods that don't violate terms of service or affect monetization status.
Do transcripts help with YouTube SEO?
Absolutely. Accurate transcripts in your video description provide Google with searchable text content, improving discoverability. Many creators report significant increases in organic views after adding comprehensive transcripts to descriptions.
No credit card ¡ 100+ languages ¡ Results in minutes