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Download YouTube Transcript
Paste a link and download the video's transcript as a text file, an SRT or a VTT. Text only: we never download the video itself.
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Three steps
How to download a YouTube transcript
- 01
Paste the link
Copy the link from YouTube and press Get transcript.
- 02
Choose the format
TXT for reading, SRT or VTT for subtitles. The text tab has no timestamps.
- 03
Press Download
The file is named after the video and saved to your downloads.
TXT, SRT or VTT?
| Format | What it is | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| TXT | Plain text, no timestamps (or with [mm:ss] times from the timestamps tab) | Notes, documents, AI tools |
| SRT | Numbered subtitles with start and end times | Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, VLC, most editors |
| VTT | Web subtitles (WEBVTT) | HTML5 video players, course platforms |
Using the SRT in a video editor
Most editors import SRT as a captions track: look for Import captions or drag the file onto the timeline. The times match the YouTube video, so trim the start of your clip and the captions move with it.
Auto-generated captions break lines wherever the speaker pauses. Read them through before you burn them into a video.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a YouTube transcript?
Paste the video link above, pick TXT, SRT or VTT, and press Download.
What's the difference between SRT and VTT?
Both are subtitle files with timed lines. SRT is what most video editors expect; VTT is the format web players read. The words are the same.
Can I download it without timestamps?
Yes. The text and paragraphs tabs have no times in them; download either as a .txt file.
Does this download the video?
No. It downloads the transcript text only. We never download, store or pass on YouTube videos or their audio.
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