Download YouTube Transcripts

Transcript

YouTube Video URL

Paste the YouTube video URL here. Supports youtube.com and youtu.be links.

Language (Optional)

Enter language code (e.g., en, es, fr, de). Leave empty to use English or any available language.

Download Format

Choose your preferred transcript format. SRT and VTT are ideal for video editing software.

How to Download YouTube Transcripts

Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser's address bar or from the video's share button.
Paste the URL into the input field above.
Select your preferred format:
- Text (.txt): Plain text format, perfect for reading or editing
- SRT (.srt): Subtitle file format compatible with video editing software
- WebVTT (.vtt): Web video text tracks, used for HTML5 video players
- JSON (.json): Structured data format with timestamps and text
Optionally specify a language code (e.g., 'en' for English, 'es' for Spanish). Leave empty to use English or any available language.
Click Download Transcript and wait for the download to start.
Your transcript will be saved in the selected format with timestamps.

Important Notes

Captions Required: The video must have captions or subtitles enabled for transcripts to be available.
Language Support: Works with both manually created and auto-generated captions. Supports all languages available on the video.
Format Selection: Choose SRT or VTT formats if you plan to use the transcript with video editing software.
Processing Time: Transcripts are typically downloaded within seconds as they're already available on YouTube.

About YouTube Transcript Downloader

Our YouTube Transcript Downloader is the perfect tool for extracting video transcripts and subtitles from YouTube videos. Whether you need transcripts for research, content creation, translation, or accessibility purposes, our tool makes it quick and easy.

Key Features:

Multiple Format Support - Download in TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON formats
All Languages - Supports transcripts in any language available on the video
Automatic & Manual Captions - Works with both auto-generated and manually created captions
Fast download - transcripts are typically available instantly
No registration or sign-up required
Works on all devices - desktop, tablet, and mobile
Completely free with unlimited downloads
Preserves timestamps and formatting

Get started with our YouTube Transcript Downloader today and extract transcripts effortlessly. Perfect for content creators, researchers, students, and anyone who needs video transcripts!

How It Works

1. Paste YouTube URL

Copy and paste the YouTube video URL into our transcript downloader.

2. Choose Format & Language

Select your preferred format (TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON) and optional language.

3. Download Transcript

Download your transcript file in seconds, ready to use for your projects!

Frequently Asked Questions

What video formats are supported for transcript download?

You can download transcripts in multiple formats: TXT (plain text), SRT (subtitle format for video editing), VTT (WebVTT for web players), and JSON (structured data with timestamps). Choose the format that best suits your needs.

Do all YouTube videos have transcripts available?

Not all videos have transcripts. The video creator must enable captions or subtitles for the video. Some videos have auto-generated captions, while others have manually created captions. Both types work with our tool.

Can I download transcripts in different languages?

Yes! You can download transcripts in any language that's available for the video. Simply enter the language code (e.g., 'en' for English, 'es' for Spanish, 'fr' for French) in the language field. If your preferred language isn't available, the tool will use English or any available language.

What's the difference between SRT and VTT formats?

SRT (SubRip) is the most common subtitle format used in video editing software like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. VTT (WebVTT) is designed for web video players and is commonly used in HTML5 video players. Both include timestamps and text. Choose SRT for video editing or VTT for web applications.

Can I download transcripts from private or age-restricted videos?

No, transcripts can only be downloaded from publicly accessible videos that have captions enabled. Private videos, age-restricted content, and videos that require sign-in cannot have their transcripts downloaded through this tool.

How accurate are the transcripts?

The accuracy depends on the type of captions. Manually created captions are typically very accurate. Auto-generated captions may have some errors, especially with technical terms, names, or accents. The transcripts are exactly as provided by YouTube, so the quality matches what you see when viewing captions on YouTube.

Is this transcript downloader free to use?

Yes! Our YouTube Transcript Downloader is completely free to use with no limits, no signups, and no hidden costs. You can download as many transcripts as you want without any restrictions.

What can I use downloaded transcripts for?

Downloaded transcripts can be used for various purposes: creating subtitles for videos, translation, content research, accessibility improvements, SEO content creation, academic research, note-taking, and more. Always respect copyright laws when using transcripts.

YouTube Transcript Downloader

Download YouTube Transcripts

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How to Download YouTube Transcripts

About YouTube Transcript Downloader

Key Features:

How It Works

1. Paste YouTube URL

2. Choose Format & Language

3. Download Transcript

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