YouTube Transcript
Generator
Extract video transcripts instantly. Privacy-first. No data storage.
Built as a public service alternative to ad-heavy tools.
The Truth About "Transcript Generators"
Most sites are misleading you. Here's what they're actually doing:
Fake 'AI Technology' Claims
They claim to use 'advanced AI' or 'machine learning' to generate transcripts. In reality, they just extract captions YouTube already has. No AI. No innovation. Just an API call.
Forced Signups
They make you create accounts, verify emails, and hand over personal data just to access what should be a simple, instant tool. Then they use your data for marketing.
Ad Bombardment
Popups, banner ads, video ads, sponsored content. They monetize your frustration. Meanwhile, they're not even generating anything - just fetching existing data.
Fake Paywalls
'Upgrade to Pro for unlimited transcripts!' It's the same API call whether you pay or not. They're charging you for what YouTube provides for free.
We Do Things Differently:
We built this tool to prove that useful software doesn't need to exploit users. No fake AI claims. No forced signups. No ads. No data harvesting. Just a simple, honest tool that extracts YouTube captions instantly.Because that's all any of these tools actually do.
Why Choose Us?
Built different. Built better.
Lightning Fast
Get transcripts in under 3 seconds. No waiting, no queues.
Privacy First
No data stored. No tracking. Your transcripts are processed and forgotten instantly.
Zero Ads
No annoying popups. No signup walls. Just a clean, fast tool that works.
Video Preview
See the actual YouTube video with captions enabled to verify you're extracting from the right source.
Instant Translation
One-click translation to any language via Google Translate. Break language barriers instantly.
Multiple Export Formats
Copy, download as TXT, or export as SRT with timestamps. Use your transcript anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really free?
Yes, completely free. No signup, no credit card, no hidden fees. We built this as a public service.
Do I need to create an account?
No account needed. Just paste your YouTube URL and get your transcript immediately.
Is my data stored or logged?
No. Zero data storage. Transcripts are fetched in real-time from YouTube and never saved on our servers.
Why can't I get transcripts for some videos?
This tool extracts existing captions/subtitles from YouTube. If a video has no captions, is private, age-restricted, or has disabled captions, we cannot extract a transcript.
Does this use AI to transcribe?
No. We extract existing captions that YouTube already has (manual or auto-generated). We don't do speech-to-text conversion.
Can I translate the transcript to other languages?
Yes! After extracting the transcript, click the 'Translate' button to open Google Translate with your content. Works with 100+ languages.
Do you show the actual YouTube video?
Yes! Once you extract a transcript, we embed the actual YouTube video with captions enabled so you can verify it's the right video and see the captions in action.
What export formats are available?
You can copy the transcript to clipboard, download as a TXT file, or export as SRT (SubRip Subtitle) format with timestamps for use in video editors.
Is this accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes, this tool is designed to be WCAG 2.1 AA compliant. It works with screen readers, supports keyboard navigation, and has high contrast text.
Can we be friends?
We gladly accept your visit and it was a pleasure to serve you, but we're not wishing to know you on a deeper level :) You are a private citizen of the internet, and we intend to keep you that way.