Free YouTube Video Transcription Tool – Get Transcripts Instantly

How to get a YouTube transcript for free

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Paste a YouTube link above

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Create a free account (one click)

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Get a readable YouTube transcript instantly

Yes, it really is free

Free YouTube transcription lets you generate transcripts at no cost.

The free plan includes the same features as paid plans, with a monthly limit on how many videos you can transcribe.

What's included on the free plan

10 videos per month
Full transcripts with timestamps (Text, SRT, WebVTT, JSON)
No payment required to start
Upgrade only if you need higher limits

You only need higher limits if you transcribe YouTube videos frequently.

See pricing →

Want a faster way to get transcripts?

Install the browser extension to see transcripts directly on YouTube.

Install chrome extension

What can you do with a YouTube transcript?

Read instead of watching

Get the full content without watching the entire video.

Copy key quotes

Easily extract and share important quotes from the video.

Search the video by text

Find specific moments by searching through the transcript.

Turn videos into notes or summaries

Convert video content into organized notes or summaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is YouTube transcription really free?

Yes! You can get started with a free account that includes 10 videos per month. No credit card required.

Do I need to sign up?

Yes, you'll need to create a free account to get free YouTube video transcripts. Sign up is quick and easy with Google or Apple.

Does this work for all YouTube videos?

Yes, our transcription service works with any public YouTube video that has captions available.

Can I download the transcript?

Yes, you can copy the transcript text directly from the results page. All transcripts are available for you to use as needed.

Do I need to install a browser extension to get a transcript?

No. You can paste a YouTube link directly on this page to get a transcript. The browser extension is optional and lets you access transcripts directly on YouTube for faster use.

What format is the transcript in?

Transcripts are available in multiple formats, including plain text, SRT, WebVTT, and JSON. This makes it easy to use transcripts for subtitles, editing, research, or further processing.

Can I get a YouTube transcript on mobile?

Yes. You can paste a YouTube link into your mobile browser and get a full transcript. This web tool works on both iPhone and Android.

How to copy YouTube transcript on phone?

YouTube does not make it easy to copy transcripts on mobile. With innuce, you can paste a YouTube link on your phone and copy the full transcript instantly in text, SRT, WebVTT, or JSON format.