Free YouTube Transcript Generator & Downloader
Get transcript of YouTube video to text instantly. Free YouTube video transcript generator supporting 60+ languages with timestamps, search, and exports.
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 Transcribe YouTube Video to Text
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 transcribe a YouTube video to text for free?
Simply copy the YouTube video URL, paste it into the downloader input field above, and click "Get Transcript". The free YouTube video transcript generator will immediately fetch the subtitles and display them in the viewer.
Does this YouTube video transcript generator support timestamps?
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.
How do I export and download a transcript of a YouTube video?
Our tool supports downloading transcripts in multiple formats. Once your video text is loaded, use the "Download As..." select dropdown to choose between Text (.txt), Markdown (.md), Word (.docx), or PDF (.pdf) formats.
Is there a free YouTube transcript generator extension?
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 leaving the website.
Why did the YouTube transcript downloader fail to load captions?
This can happen if the video has captions disabled by the creator, is private, or if YouTube blocks requests from cloud servers. In all these cases, we recommend using our free Chrome Extension, which transcribes the video locally in your browser to bypass server blocks.
Is there a limit on video length for the YouTube transcript downloader?
No. You can transcribe videos of any length—from short 30-second YouTube Shorts to long 4-hour podcasts, university lectures, and audiobooks. If our online tool encounters server-side limits on extremely long videos, you can use our free Chrome Extension to generate the transcript locally in your browser with zero restrictions.