Free YouTube Transcript Extractor
Extract transcripts from YouTube videos and shorts with timestamps. Perfect for accessibility, content analysis, and research.
How it works
Three simple steps to extract video transcripts
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Paste URL
Enter any YouTube video or YouTube Shorts URL
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Transcript Extraction
Our system extracts accurate transcript with timestamps
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Get Transcript
Copy full text or individual timestamped segments
How to Extract a YouTube Transcript
Our YouTube transcript extractor pulls the full spoken text from any public video, including auto-generated captions and manually uploaded subtitles. It works as both a transcript extractor and a YouTube script extractor, giving you the complete text with precise timestamps in seconds. No scraping, no Puppeteer, no browser automation required.
Paste a YouTube URL
Copy the link to any YouTube video or Short. Works with regular videos, Shorts, and unlisted content.
Extract the Transcript
Click extract and get the full transcript with timestamps within seconds. Each segment is individually copyable.
Copy or Use the API
Copy the text for personal use, or use the SocialKit API to extract YouTube transcripts programmatically at scale.
Unlike browser-based scrapers that break when YouTube changes their UI, this tool uses a reliable API backend. Whether you need a one-off transcript or want to process thousands of videos, SocialKit handles both. Developers building content tools, accessibility features, or AI training pipelines can skip the scraping headaches and use the YouTube Transcript API directly.
Why Use Our YouTube Transcript Extractor?
Get accurate, timestamped transcripts for accessibility, research, and content analysis.
Accurate Extraction
Extract precise transcripts from YouTube videos with high accuracy and proper formatting.
Timestamped Segments
Get individual segments with precise timestamps for easy navigation and reference.
Easy Copy & Share
Copy full transcripts or individual segments with timestamps for easy sharing and use.
All Video Types
Works with YouTube videos, YouTube Shorts, and most publicly available content.
Free to Use
No registration required for light use. Need bulk processing or automation? Use our API with 20 free credits.
Privacy Focused
We don't store your data or video content. Your privacy and security are our top priorities.
Perfect for Every Use Case
From accessibility to research, our tool adapts to your needs.
For Students & Researchers
- ✓Extract lecture transcripts for note-taking and study
- ✓Research video content without watching hours of footage
- ✓Create searchable text from educational videos
- ✓Generate citations and references from video content
For Content Creators
- ✓Create blog posts and articles from video content
- ✓Generate captions and subtitles for accessibility
- ✓Analyze competitor content and messaging
- ✓Repurpose video content into written formats
For Professionals
- ✓Extract meeting and webinar transcripts
- ✓Create documentation from training videos
- ✓Analyze industry conferences and presentations
- ✓Improve accessibility compliance for content
For Everyone
- ✓Accessibility support for hearing-impaired users
- ✓Language learning and comprehension assistance
- ✓Quick text search within video content
- ✓Create written records of important videos
Frequently Asked Questions
Processing Hundreds of Videos? Scale with Our API
Stop manually extracting transcripts one by one. Our enterprise-grade API handles bulk processing, and delivers reliable results at any scale.
Unlimited Processing
Process thousands of videos per day without rate limits or manual work
Lightning Fast
Get transcripts in seconds, not minutes. Perfect for real-time applications
Multiple APIs
Transcript, Summary, Stats APIs with TikTok and Instagram coming soon
Perfect for:
- ✓Content Platforms: Bulk transcript generation for video libraries
- ✓EdTech Companies: Automated captions for educational content
- ✓Research Teams: Large-scale video content analysis
- ✓Agencies: Client video processing and content services
Free trial: 20 credits included • No setup fees • Cancel anytime