How can I get a transcript from a YouTube video?
Paste a public YouTube URL below. Videos with captions are converted into readable transcript paragraphs in seconds.
YouTube Digest
YouTube Transcript Generator
Paste a YouTube link to turn captions into a clean, searchable transcript. Read by paragraph, jump to any timestamp, and turn the text into notes or a summary.
Try it with a YouTube link
Flat cost per video
Paste any youtube.com or youtu.be link. Playlist and tracking parameters are removed automatically.
Reads the video's own caption track, so it is ready in seconds. For a video with no captions, use the Transcribe tool instead.
Results
A transcript you can actually work with
Students, researchers, and viewers who need searchable text instead of replaying a video.
Transcript
Read a clean, searchable transcript that stays synced to the video timestamp.
AI Summary
Create a quick brief, detailed summary, key points, or a reusable draft from the full video context.
Translation
Translate the transcript into 100+ languages and keep the original visible when you need it.
Notes
Save ideas, quotes, and questions with a link back to the exact point in the video.
How it works
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Paste a public YouTube link
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Read the transcript and find the useful parts
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Summarize, translate, ask questions, and save notes
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with every YouTube video?
It works with public YouTube videos that have captions. For videos without captions, use the AI Transcription tool to create a transcript from the audio.
Can I use the transcript in another language?
Yes. Open a transcript and translate the sections you need into more than 100 languages while keeping the original beside it.
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Turn the next video into something you can use
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