Free YouTube Transcript Text Extractor
Get the full video or shorts transcript in text by simply pasting the YouTube link below. No sign-up needed. No ads. Just fast and easy transcripts in one click.
Paste a link above and press “Generate” to get the full transcript.
Why Use YouTube & Shorts Transcript Extractor
There are many use cases that one can cater to using transcripts taken from YouTube videos & shorts. Below are some of the common ones.
Save Time on Note-Taking
No need to pause and write notes manually. Get the full transcript instantly and focus on what matters.
Make Videos Searchable
Having a text version of the video lets you easily find important parts without rewatching the entire video.
Improve Accessibility
Transcripts help people with hearing impairments or language barriers understand video content better.
Repurpose Video Content
Use the transcript to create blog posts, social media content, summaries, and more without starting from scratch.
How to Use the Free YouTube Transcript Extractor
01 Copy the YouTube Link
Get the link from YouTube for which you want to extract the caption.
02 Paste it in the bar
Paste it in the bar, and then click the Generate button.
03 Get The Content
The tool will fetch the transcript and give it to you once it has it all. You can then use it for analysis, content creation, or market research.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download the transcript as a file?
Yes. Once the transcript appears, you can copy it or click “Download” to save it as a plain text file.
Is the YouTube Transcript Extractor tool free to use?
Yes, our YouTube Transcript Extractor is free to use for a limited number of videos. You can extract transcripts from any YouTube video without any cost.
What else does Scrapingdog extract from YouTube?
Scrapingdog can extract YouTube search result data via the API, as well as YouTube comments, transcripts, and channel data. 100 credits are free to test. If it fits your use case, you can upgrade to the paid plan at any time.
Which languages are supported?
We pull whatever language YouTube provides for that video. All auto-generated and manually uploaded captions available on YouTube will be extracted.
Try Scrapingdog for Free!
Get 100 free credits to spin the API. No credit card required!