YouTube Transcript Extractor — Get Video Transcripts
Extract the transcript of any YouTube video with captions enabled. View it with timestamps or as plain text, search, copy, and download as TXT or PDF — completely free.
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Works for any video with captions enabled by the uploader.
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Paste a YouTube video link above to extract its transcript with timestamps.
By CompressPixLast updated August 20265 min read
YouTube Transcript Extractor — Turn Videos into Text
The YouTube Transcript Extractor pulls the caption transcript of any video with captions enabled and presents it two ways: a clean timestamp view with clickable time markers, or a plain-text view for reading and repurposing. Search inside the transcript, copy it, or download it as TXT or PDF.
Transcripts are fantastic for research, study notes, content repurposing, and accessibility. This tool only fetches the public captions YouTube serves — it never downloads video or audio, and it respects whether the uploader has enabled captions.
- Timestamp view
- Full-text search
- TXT & PDF export
- Free · No login
Why Use Transcript Extractor?
Two Clean Views
Timestamp view for navigation and plain text for reading, copying, or translating — switch in one click.
Search Inside the Transcript
Type a phrase and every matching segment is filtered instantly, with a live match count.
TXT & PDF Export
Save the transcript as a plain-text file or a formatted PDF for archiving, printing, or sharing.
Perfect for Repurposing
Turn a video into blog posts, study guides, subtitles, or social captions in minutes.
Features
Timestamp View
Every segment is paired with its time code in a scrollable, readable list.
Plain Text View
A continuous text version without timestamps, ideal for copying into documents.
Live Search
Filters segments as you type and reports how many matches were found.
One-Click Copy
Copy the current view (timestamped or plain) straight to your clipboard.
TXT & PDF Download
Export as a .txt file for editing or a .pdf for a polished, shareable document.
Clear Error Handling
Disabled captions, unavailable videos, and network issues all produce friendly, specific messages.
How to Get a YouTube Transcript
Extract any transcript in three simple steps.
Paste the video link
Enter any YouTube URL for a video that has captions enabled.
Choose your view
Switch between the timestamp view and plain text, and search for specific phrases.
Copy or download
Copy the transcript to your clipboard, or download it as a TXT or PDF file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers.
How do I extract a transcript from a YouTube video?▼
Paste the video link into the tool. If the uploader has captions enabled, the transcript is fetched and shown with timestamps — then copy it or download it as TXT or PDF.
Why can't I get a transcript for some videos?▼
Transcripts only exist when the uploader has enabled captions. Music videos, some podcasts, and autogenerated-off videos may have no transcript available.
Is downloading a transcript legal?▼
Captions are public data served by YouTube when the uploader enables them. Using them for personal research, notes, or accessibility is fine — reproducing an entire video's content commercially without permission may not be.
Does this tool download the video?▼
No. It only fetches the public caption text — never the video or audio stream. It's fully compliant with YouTube's access controls.
Are the timestamps accurate?▼
Timestamps come directly from the caption data YouTube serves, so they match the video's time codes. Autogenerated captions can drift slightly from spoken audio.
Can I search inside the transcript?▼
Yes — type any phrase in the search box and matching segments are filtered instantly with a count of results.
What formats can I download?▼
TXT for editing and PDF for a polished document. Both include the current view — timestamped or plain text.
Can I get the transcript of a video without captions?▼
No. If the uploader disabled captions, there is no transcript to fetch. The tool shows a clear message when this happens.
Does it work for auto-generated captions?▼
Yes — autogenerated captions are public transcripts too, so they work as long as the uploader hasn't disabled them.
Can I use transcripts to make study notes?▼
Definitely — download the TXT, highlight key points, and turn the video into notes or a summary without rewatching it.
Is there a limit on transcript length?▼
No hard limit — long videos (podcasts, lectures) work fine. The viewer scrolls through all segments, and exports include everything.
Is this tool free?▼
Yes, completely free with no sign-ups, no watermarks, and no usage limits.
Do I need a YouTube API key?▼
No — the tool works with public caption data and requires no account or API key.
Can I translate a transcript?▼
Export the plain-text version and paste it into any translator — the tool focuses on extraction, not translation.
Does it work on mobile?▼
Yes — the transcript viewer, search, and downloads all work on phones and tablets.
Can I use the transcript for a blog post?▼
Yes — many creators convert video transcripts into blog content. Export TXT, edit lightly for readability, and publish with attribution to your own video.
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