YouTube transcript · 100% free

Free YouTube Transcript Generator

Turn any YouTube video into text. Paste a link to generate, read, copy, and download the full transcript — free, no login required.

No login · No watermark · Free forever

How to convert YouTube to text

Paste the YouTube URL

Copy any video or Shorts link and paste it into the box above.

Generate the transcript

We pull the full spoken text with timestamps in seconds.

Copy or download

Read it on-page, copy to your clipboard, or export as TXT or SRT.

Full video transcripts

Every line of dialogue with clean, readable timestamps.

Copy & download

One-click copy, or export TXT for notes and SRT for subtitles.

No login, 100% free

No account, no install, no watermark — just paste and go.

Works with long videos

Podcasts, tutorials, lectures — no length limits.

Note takers & students

Turn lectures and tutorials into searchable notes you can skim.

Content creators

Repurpose videos into blog posts, threads, and newsletters fast.

Researchers

Quote and cite video content without rewatching hours of footage.

Marketers

Feed transcripts to AI tools for summaries, clips, and SEO copy.

Is the YouTube transcript generator free to use?

Yes — it's 100% free with no account, no software, and no watermark. Paste a URL and get the transcript.

How do I download a YouTube transcript?

Generate the transcript, then use the Download button to export it as a plain-text TXT file or an SRT subtitle file.

Can I copy the YouTube transcript?

Yes. Click Copy to put the full transcript on your clipboard, ready to paste into notes, docs, or an AI tool.

Is there a video length limit?

No — the tool handles short clips and long-form videos like podcasts and lectures.

Do I need to log in?

No login is required. Nothing to sign up for — just paste the link.

Can I use the transcript with AI tools?

Absolutely. Copy the transcript into ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI to summarize, generate clips, or repurpose it.