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YouTube Transcript Generator

Extract full transcripts from any YouTube video with timestamps. Copy-paste ready for your notes, research, or AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude.

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Why Use Our Transcript Generator?

Instant Extraction

Get the full transcript in seconds. No waiting, no processing delays.

With Timestamps

Every line includes precise timestamps so you can jump to any moment.

Multiple Languages

Works with auto-generated and manually uploaded captions in 100+ languages.

Copy-Paste Ready

Clean, formatted text that's ready to paste into any app or document.

How to Get a YouTube Transcript

1

Copy the YouTube URL

Find any YouTube video and copy its URL from the address bar or share button.

2

Paste into YouTube Summaries

Paste the URL into our tool. We'll automatically detect and fetch the video.

3

Get Your Transcript

View the full transcript with timestamps. Copy it with one click.

Sample Transcript Output

[00:00] Welcome to today's video where we'll be discussing...

[00:15] The first thing you need to understand is...

[00:32] Let me show you an example of how this works...

[01:05] Now, here's where it gets really interesting...

... and so on

Clean, timestamped text you can copy with one click

What You Can Do With YouTube Transcripts

Study lecture videos and take notes
Quote videos accurately in articles
Feed context to ChatGPT or Claude
Search for specific topics in long videos
Create subtitles for your own videos
Translate video content to other languages
Archive important video content
Create blog posts from video content

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a transcript from a YouTube video?

Simply copy the YouTube video URL and paste it into YouTube Summaries. We'll extract the full transcript with timestamps in seconds. No account required to get started.

Does this work with any YouTube video?

Our transcript generator works with any YouTube video that has captions available. This includes auto-generated captions (available on most videos) and manually uploaded subtitles.

Can I get transcripts in other languages?

Yes! We support transcripts in over 100 languages. If the video has captions in multiple languages, you can choose which one to extract.

Is the YouTube transcript generator free?

Yes, you can generate transcripts for free. We offer a generous free tier that lets you extract multiple transcripts per day without creating an account.

Can I use the transcript with ChatGPT or Claude?

Absolutely! Our transcripts are formatted perfectly for AI tools. Copy the transcript and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or any other AI assistant to discuss the video content, ask questions, or generate insights.

Does it include timestamps?

Yes, every transcript includes precise timestamps for each segment. This makes it easy to reference specific moments in the video or create time-coded notes.

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