YouTube transcript extractor
Paste a YouTube link or video ID to get the transcript text with timestamps, when the video has one.
Free to try without an account, up to 10 runs per day. Results come from the same API you can call from code.
How to use it
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Paste the video link
Paste the URL or the 11-character video ID.
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Choose a language
Optionally enter a language code such as en or vi.
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Read the transcript
The result lists text segments with their start time and duration.
What is a transcript used for?
A transcript is the text of what is said in a video. People use it to search inside videos, write summaries, create subtitles and repurpose content.
Not every video has a transcript, and available languages depend on the video. When none is available the result says so instead of showing made-up text.
Fetch transcripts with the API
Call the same endpoint from code to process many videos for summaries, search or content workflows. The API costs 1.5 credit (about $0.0015) per request.
Frequently asked questions
Why did I get no transcript?
The video may have no captions, captions may be disabled, or the language you asked for is not available.
Can I paste a full YouTube link?
Yes. Links in the watch, youtu.be, embed and shorts formats are accepted, and the video ID is extracted for you.
Does it include timestamps?
Yes. Each segment has a start time, a duration and the text.
Can I get transcripts in bulk?
Use the Content and Text API to automate it. The free tool handles one video at a time.
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