Transcribe YouTube Videos to Text in Seconds
Paste any YouTube URL — video, Short, or podcast — and get an accurate text transcript instantly. No software to install. No account required to try.
Works with youtube.com and youtu.be links · 95%+ accuracy · $0.06/min
Written by Daniel Vengoechea · Founder & CEO, GetTranscribe
Software engineer · AI systems builder · 12,000+ users
Under 60 Seconds
Most YouTube videos are transcribed in under a minute, regardless of length.
95%+ Accuracy
AI trained on diverse YouTube content — interviews, tutorials, vlogs, podcasts.
30+ Languages
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Japanese, and many more.
How to Transcribe a YouTube Video
Three steps. No software. No account required to try.
1. Copy the YouTube URL
Open any public YouTube video or Short and copy the URL from your browser or the Share button.
2. Paste & Get Transcript
Paste the link above and click "Get Transcript". Our AI processes it immediately — no waiting in queues.
3. Copy, Download or Export
Copy the text, download as plain text, or export as SRT captions to upload directly to YouTube Studio.
Works with Every Type of YouTube Content
YouTube Shorts
Perfect for 60-second vertical videos. Get transcripts in seconds to repurpose Shorts into tweets, captions, or blog hooks.
- Paste a Shorts URL directly
- Transcript ready in under 10 seconds
- Repurpose into social posts instantly
Long-Form Videos & Podcasts
Handle hour-long tutorials, podcasts, interviews, and online courses. No length limit — transcribe multi-hour content with ease.
- Any video length supported
- Word-level timestamps included
- Great for podcast show notes and SEO
Multi-Language Videos
Transcribe YouTube videos in Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Japanese, and 25+ other languages automatically.
- Auto-detects the spoken language
- 30+ languages supported
- Translate transcripts with AI chat
Bulk YouTube Transcription
Need to transcribe an entire YouTube channel or playlist? Upload a list of URLs and process them all simultaneously.
- Upload Excel file with URLs
- Process up to 5 videos at once
- Perfect for agencies and researchers
What People Use YouTube Transcripts For
One transcript. Dozens of uses.
Blog posts & articles
Turn a 10-minute YouTube tutorial into a 1,500-word SEO blog post in minutes.
Social media content
Extract the best quotes and hooks from any video to fuel your content calendar.
Closed captions for YouTube
Export SRT files and upload them directly to YouTube Studio to improve accessibility and SEO.
Research & analysis
Transcribe competitor videos, industry talks, or interviews to analyze talking points at scale.
Podcast show notes
Get full transcripts of YouTube podcast episodes to publish as show notes and improve discoverability.
Learning & study notes
Convert online lectures and tutorials into searchable text notes you can review anytime.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Just $0.06 per minute of video. A 10-minute YouTube video = $0.60. A 1-hour podcast = $3.60. No subscription required.
More Ways to Transcribe YouTube
Chrome Extension
Right-click any YouTube video in Chrome and transcribe it instantly without leaving the page.
Add to Chrome →REST API
Integrate YouTube transcription into your own app or workflow. Simple REST API, $0.06/min.
View API Docs →Organize & Search
Save all your YouTube transcripts in folders. Search across your entire library instantly.
Get Started →Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transcribe a YouTube video to text?
Copy the YouTube video URL, paste it into GetTranscribe, and click 'Get Transcript'. Your accurate text transcript is ready in under 60 seconds. Works with any public YouTube video, Short, or podcast.
Is it free to transcribe YouTube videos?
GetTranscribe is free to try. Pay-as-you-go pricing is $0.06 per minute of video. A 5-minute YouTube video costs $0.30. No subscription required — you only pay for what you transcribe.
How accurate is YouTube transcription?
GetTranscribe delivers 95%+ accuracy for clear English audio. Accuracy is lower for videos with heavy background music, multiple overlapping speakers, or strong accents. We support 30+ languages.
Does it work with YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste any YouTube Shorts URL and get a transcript in seconds. Works exactly the same as regular YouTube videos.
Can I transcribe long YouTube podcasts?
Yes. GetTranscribe handles videos of any length — from 60-second Shorts to 3-hour podcasts. Pricing is $0.06 per minute regardless of length.
Can I get SRT subtitles from a YouTube video?
Yes. GetTranscribe generates both plain text transcripts and SRT caption files with timestamps. Download the SRT and upload it directly to YouTube Studio.
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