Free YouTube Transcript Generator
Paste any YouTube URL and get an accurate, timestamped transcript in seconds. Search, export, and generate AI summaries - all for free.
How it works
Paste a URL or upload
YouTube, Vimeo, LinkedIn, or any video/audio file.
Get your transcript
Timestamped, searchable transcript in seconds.
Generate AI outputs
Summaries, notes, flashcards, blog posts, and more.
Features
Instant Transcription
Paste any YouTube URL and get a full transcript in seconds - no waiting, no manual work.
Accurate Timestamps
Every line is timestamped so you can jump to the exact moment in the video.
Search & Find
Full-text search across the transcript to find specific words or topics instantly.
Multiple Export Formats
Export transcripts as plain text, SRT subtitles, or formatted documents.
AI-Powered Summaries
Generate concise summaries, key points, and action items from any YouTube video.
Works With Any Video
Supports all YouTube videos - lectures, tutorials, podcasts, interviews, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a transcript from a YouTube video?+
Simply paste the YouTube video URL into Transcriptica and click transcribe. You'll get a full timestamped transcript in seconds. No software installation needed - it works right in your browser.
Is the YouTube transcript generator free?+
Yes! Transcriptica offers a free plan with 3 transcripts per day and 10 AI credits per month. You can generate transcripts, search them, and export them at no cost.
How accurate are the transcripts?+
Transcriptica uses YouTube's own captions when available, which are highly accurate for most content. For videos without captions, we use OpenAI's Whisper model for speech-to-text, delivering professional-grade accuracy across languages.
Can I get transcripts for videos without captions?+
Absolutely. When a YouTube video doesn't have captions enabled, Transcriptica automatically falls back to AI-powered speech recognition (Whisper) to generate an accurate transcript from the audio.
What can I do with my YouTube transcript?+
Beyond reading, you can generate AI summaries, study notes, blog posts, flashcards, practice quizzes, and more. You can also export, translate to 12 languages, and share transcripts publicly.
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