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Extract transcripts from any YouTube URL format (watch, shorts, mobile, embed) in multiple languages for free.
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Powerful Features

Everything you need to extract and manage YouTube video transcripts

Extract Transcripts

Get accurate transcripts from any YouTube video with captions.

Multiple Languages

Support for various languages and automatic translation options.

Download Options

Download transcripts in multiple formats: PDF, TXT, and SRT subtitle files.

Timestamps

Get accurate timestamps for each line in the transcript.

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⚙️ How It Works

Learn the technology behind instant, accurate transcript extraction

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👥 Our Story

From manual transcription frustration to helping 10,000+ users

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"YouTubeScribe has been a game-changer for our content team. We can quickly extract transcripts and repurpose video content into blog posts and social media snippets."
Marketing Team
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"As a researcher, I rely on accurate transcripts for video analysis. This tool saves me hours of manual transcription work every week."
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"The ability to download transcripts in multiple formats has made my workflow so much more efficient. Highly recommended!"
Content Creator
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"I use YouTubeScribe for my online courses to provide text versions of video lectures. My students love having this accessibility option."
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"Simple, fast, and reliable. Exactly what I needed for extracting YouTube transcripts without any hassle."
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"The multi-language support is fantastic! I can easily get transcripts from international videos for my research."
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about YouTubeScribe and transcript extraction

What is YouTubeScribe?

YouTubeScribe is a free online tool that extracts and converts YouTube video transcripts into text. It allows you to download captions with timestamps in multiple formats including PDF and plain text.

Can I download transcripts in different languages?

Yes, YouTubeScribe supports multiple languages. If the video has captions in different languages, you can select your preferred language before downloading the transcript.

Is YouTubeScribe free to use?

Yes, YouTubeScribe is completely free to use with no limitations. You can extract and download as many transcripts as you need without creating an account.

How accurate are the transcripts from YouTubeScribe?

YouTubeScribe extracts the official captions directly from YouTube videos. The accuracy depends on the original captions - manually created captions by video creators are typically more accurate than auto-generated ones.

What can I use YouTube transcripts for?

YouTube transcripts have many uses: creating notes from educational videos, quoting content accurately, making content accessible, translating videos, and improving SEO for your own content by referencing popular videos.

How do I extract a transcript using YouTubeScribe?

Simply paste the YouTube video URL into the search box on our homepage, click 'Get Transcript', and within seconds you'll have access to the complete transcript with timestamps.

What formats can I download the transcript in?

YouTubeScribe allows you to download transcripts in multiple formats: PDF files with proper formatting, plain text (TXT) files, and SRT subtitle files that can be used with video players.

Does YouTubeScribe work with all YouTube videos?

YouTubeScribe works with any YouTube video that has captions available, whether they were manually added by the creator or automatically generated by YouTube. However, if a video has no captions at all, we cannot extract a transcript.
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