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YouTube Transcript Extractor

Extract full transcripts from any YouTube video for repurposing, research, or analysis.

Free Tool Script & AI

100% FREE

YouTube URL or video ID

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How It Works

Paste URL

Enter any YouTube video URL, short link, or bare video ID.

Extract

The tool fetches the full caption track from YouTube — manual or auto-generated.

Pick Language

If multiple caption tracks exist, switch between languages instantly.

Copy & Export

Copy the full transcript to clipboard or download as .txt, .srt, or .json.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a YouTube transcript? ▾

A transcript is the full text of everything spoken in a video, broken into timestamped segments. YouTube generates them automatically from audio, or creators can upload manual captions.

Does every video have a transcript? ▾

No — the video must have captions enabled. Most English videos have auto-generated captions; others may have manual captions in multiple languages.

What's the difference between Manual and Auto-generated? ▾

Manual captions are uploaded by the creator and are generally more accurate. Auto-generated captions are created by YouTube's speech recognition and may contain errors.

Can I get transcripts in other languages? ▾

Yes — if the video has multiple caption tracks (translated or original), you can pick the language from the dropdown after extraction.

Is this tool free? ▾

Yes, completely free. No account required for basic use.

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