YouTube Transcript Downloader
Extract, view, search, and download transcripts from any YouTube video in seconds.
Stop leaving YouTube to copy and paste links. Our free browser extension lets you download transcripts, view clickable timestamps, copy summaries, and chat with videos in one click directly inside YouTube.
How to Download a YouTube Transcript
Copy Video URL
Copy the YouTube video link from your browser's address bar or the video share menu.
Paste & Fetch
Paste the link into the downloader search bar above and click "Get Transcript" to process it.
View & Download
Search or browse the transcript, choose whether to include timestamps, and download in TXT, Markdown, Word, or PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I download a YouTube transcript as a text file?
Simply copy the YouTube video URL, paste it into the downloader box above, click "Get Transcript", and once the transcript loads, select "Text File (.txt)" from the download dropdown menu.
Does this YouTube transcript downloader support timecodes?
Yes! You can toggle timestamps on and off in the interactive viewer, and choose whether or not to include timestamps in your downloaded files by checking or unchecking the "Include Timestamps" checkbox.
Can I export transcripts to PDF or Word documents?
Absolutely. Our tool supports downloading YouTube transcripts in multiple formats, including PDF (.pdf), Microsoft Word (.docx), Markdown (.md), and plain text (.txt).
Is there a way to get transcripts directly on YouTube?
Yes. Install our free Chrome Extension to view interactive clickable timestamps, download transcripts, copy AI-generated summaries, and chat with videos directly on YouTube without visiting external websites.
Why do I see a "YouTube Server Limit Reached" error?
YouTube sometimes restricts automated scraping requests from cloud servers. If this happens, you can easily use our free Chrome Extension, which bypasses this restriction by fetching the transcript directly inside your browser.