YouTube Transcript Generator
Get the full transcript of any YouTube video or Short – with timestamps, ready to copy or download.
Public videos only.
How to get a YouTube video transcript
Three steps, about ten seconds. Works on your phone and desktop.
Copy the YouTube link
Copy the URL from the address bar, or Share → Copy link in the app.
Paste it above
Works for videos, Shorts and youtu.be links.
Copy or download
Toggle timestamps, copy the text, or download TXT or SRT.
What people use transcripts for
The words in a video are often the most useful part. Get them out in a format you can work with.
Study what works
Read the hook and structure of a viral video instead of rewatching it ten times.
Repurpose your own videos
Turn a YouTube video into a blog post, newsletter, thread or caption in minutes.
Quote accurately
Copy exact wording with timestamps for research, journalism or notes.
Make it accessible
Download SRT subtitles for viewers who watch without sound.
Simple, private, no account
You shouldn't have to hand over an email address to read a video.
No sign-up
Paste a link and go. No account, no app, no browser extension required.
Nothing stored
We never download or keep videos. Transcripts are cached briefly for speed, then deleted.
Not used for training
Your links and transcripts are never used to train AI models or sold to anyone.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video?
Paste the video link into the box above and press Get transcript. You can copy it or download it.
Does it work for YouTube Shorts?
Yes, Shorts links work the same way.
What if the video has no subtitles?
We fall back to speech recognition and generate a transcript from the audio.
Can I get the transcript without timestamps?
Yes. Switch timestamps off and copy clean text.
Can I get transcripts in other languages?
We return the video's own language when captions exist in it.
Is Social Transcript affiliated with YouTube?
No. We're independent and not affiliated with YouTube or Google.