How to Download YouTube Transcripts

Get your YouTube video transcript in seconds with three simple steps.

1

Paste the YouTube URL

Copy the YouTube video link from your browser and paste it into the search box. Works with youtube.com/watch, youtu.be short links, Shorts, and embedded videos.

2

Fetch the Transcript

Click Fetch Transcript and the tool retrieves all available captions — both manually uploaded and auto-generated — along with available translation languages.

3

Download & Use

Choose your output format — SRT, TXT, JSON, or WebVTT — then download the file or copy the full transcript to your clipboard for use anywhere.

The Best YouTube Transcript Tool

Everything you need to extract, search, translate, and download YouTube captions.

Clickable Timestamps

Every line includes a timestamp that links directly to that exact moment in the YouTube video. Click any timestamp to jump to that point.

Instant Search

Search through the entire transcript in real time. Matches are highlighted as you type so you can quickly find any word, phrase, or topic.

Multiple Download Formats

Download YouTube transcripts as SRT (subtitles), WebVTT (web captions), JSON (raw data), or plain text (TXT). SRT works with every video editor.

Multi-language Translation

Translate captions into dozens of languages with one click. If YouTube provides translation data, you can switch languages instantly.

One-click Copy

Copy the entire transcript to your clipboard with a single click. Paste it into your notes, documents, blog posts, or content tools.

Private & Secure

No signups, no accounts, no data collection. Your YouTube URLs are processed server-side and never stored. 100% free and privacy-first.

Why People Download YouTube Transcripts

Content Creators & Video Editors

Download SRT or WebVTT files to add subtitles to your own videos. Import timestamps directly into Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or any video editor.

Students & Researchers

Extract lecture transcripts and educational content for note-taking. Search for key concepts and copy quotes with accurate timestamps for citations.

Journalists & Writers

Transcribe interviews and speeches from YouTube. Download transcripts as text to quote accurately or use as reference material for articles.

SEO & Content Marketers

Repurpose YouTube video content into blog posts and articles. Extract transcripts, format them, and transform video content into search-optimized text.

Accessibility

Get readable transcripts for videos that lack proper captions. Make YouTube content accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.

Language Learners

Study foreign language videos with downloadable transcripts. Translate captions into your native language and follow along with the original text.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download a YouTube transcript?

Simply paste the YouTube video URL into the search box at the top of this page, click Fetch Transcript, choose your preferred language from the selector, and download the transcript as SRT, TXT, JSON, or WebVTT. The whole process takes less than 15 seconds.

Is Get YT Transcripts completely free?

Yes! Get YT Transcripts is 100% free with no hidden costs, no signup requirements, and no limits on usage. You can download as many YouTube transcripts as you want without creating an account or paying anything.

What YouTube transcript formats are available?

You can download in SRT (SubRip — perfect for video editors and media players), WebVTT (used for web video captions), JSON (structured data for developers), and plain text (TXT — for notes, articles, and general use). SRT and WebVTT formats include timestamps.

Can I translate YouTube subtitles to another language?

Yes. When a YouTube video has translation data available, you'll see a language selector that lets you switch to any translated version. Simply choose your desired language from the dropdown and the transcript updates instantly.

Does this work with auto-generated YouTube captions?

Yes, Get YT Transcripts retrieves both manually created captions and YouTube's automatic speech recognition captions. The tool prefers manually uploaded captions when available, but falls back to auto-generated ones if needed.

Do I need to install anything?

No installation required. Get YT Transcripts works entirely in your browser. Just visit this website, paste a YouTube link, and download your transcript. Works on desktop and mobile browsers.

What if a video doesn't have transcripts?

If a YouTube video has no captions or transcripts available (some creators disable them), the tool will show an error message. This is rare — most YouTube videos have at least auto-generated captions available.