YouTube Video Transcript — extract any video to text
Pull the full transcript from any YouTube video instantly. Get timestamped text you can read, search, and study at your own pace.
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Enter YouTube Video URL
Paste the URL of the YouTube video to extract its transcript. You will be redirected to register to access the full transcript.
Transcripts are extracted directly from YouTube's closed captions when available.
From video URL to full transcript in three steps
Paste a link and get clean, timestamped text ready to read, search, and export.
Step 1: Paste URL
Enter the URL of any YouTube video to extract its full transcript with timestamps.
Step 2: Extract
Our AI instantly extracts the complete transcript with accurate timestamps and speaker labels.
Step 3: Export
Download transcripts as text files, PDFs, or copy to your clipboard for easy studying.
Why Use Our YouTube Transcript Extractor?
Skip the rewatch — read, search, and study the words instead.
Save Time
Scan video content without replaying the full video. Perfect for research and studying.
Searchable Text
Find specific information instantly with searchable transcripts.
Multi-Language
Extract transcripts in multiple languages when available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract a transcript from any YouTube video?
Copy the video's URL from YouTube, paste it into the tool above, and the extractor pulls the full transcript with timestamps in seconds. You can then read, search, copy, or export the text — no browser extension or download needed.
Do all YouTube videos have transcripts?
Most public YouTube videos have transcripts (either auto-generated or manual). Private or restricted videos may not have accessible transcripts.
Can I turn the transcript into notes or flashcards?
Yes. Once you have the transcript in Scholarly, the same video can become structured notes, flashcards, a summary, or a quiz in one click — so you study the content instead of rewatching it. Try the YouTube to Notes and YouTube to Flashcards tools below.
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