100% Free

YouTube Transcript Generator

Paste a YouTube link to instantly generate a full video transcript.

Works with captions and auto-captions

YouTube Video URL

Free YouTube Transcript Generator

Looking for a reliable YouTube transcript generator? VCM Suite's free tool lets you extract the full text from any YouTube video with captions. Whether you need transcripts for studying, content creation, or accessibility, our tool delivers instant results with no signup required.

Simply paste your YouTube URL, click the button, and get your complete transcript in seconds. Copy it to your clipboard or download it as a text file—it's that easy.

How to Get a Transcript From a YouTube Video

Paste URL

Copy the YouTube video URL and paste it into the input field above.

Generate

Click "Generate Transcript" and wait a few seconds for the text to load.

Copy or Download

Copy the transcript to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.

Common Use Cases

Content Creation

Turn video content into blog posts, articles, or social media content quickly.

Research & Study

Extract key information from educational videos and lectures for notes.

Accessibility

Make video content accessible to those who prefer or need text formats.

SEO & Keywords

Analyze what topics and keywords are discussed in popular videos.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a YouTube transcript generator?

A YouTube transcript generator is a tool that extracts the text from a YouTube video's captions or subtitles. It converts the audio content into readable text that you can copy, download, or use for various purposes like studying, content creation, or accessibility.

Is this YouTube transcript generator free?

Yes! This tool is 100% free to use. There's no signup required, no watermarks, and no hidden costs. You can generate unlimited transcripts from any YouTube video that has captions available.

Can I get a transcript from any YouTube video?

You can get transcripts from any YouTube video that has captions enabled. This includes videos with auto-generated captions or manually added subtitles. Some creators disable captions on their videos, in which case the transcript won't be available.

Why can't I get a transcript for some videos?

Some videos don't have transcripts available because the creator has disabled captions, the video is private or age-restricted, or it's a live stream without replays. Auto-generated captions may also be unavailable for certain languages or audio quality.

Does this work with auto-generated captions?

Yes! This tool works with both manually uploaded subtitles and YouTube's auto-generated captions. Auto-generated captions may have occasional errors since they're created by speech recognition, but they work well for most videos.

Can I copy and download the transcript?

Absolutely! Once the transcript is generated, you can copy it to your clipboard with one click or download it as a .txt file. This makes it easy to use in documents, notes, or other applications.

Do you store my transcript or video?

No. We do not store any transcripts, video data, or personal information. The transcript is generated on-the-fly and displayed in your browser. Once you leave the page, it's gone.

Can I extract transcripts in different languages?

The tool extracts the default caption track available for the video. If a video has captions in multiple languages, the tool will use the primary available track. You can then translate the text using any translation service.

Is this better than YouTube's built-in transcript feature?

YouTube's built-in transcript feature requires multiple clicks and doesn't easily let you copy or download the full text. Our tool provides a cleaner interface with one-click copy and download options, making it faster and more convenient.

What can I use YouTube transcripts for?

Transcripts are useful for studying video content, creating summaries or blog posts, improving accessibility, researching topics, creating subtitles for other platforms, SEO optimization, and more.

We do not store your transcripts or video data.