Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about getting YouTube video transcripts for free.
Is YoutubeToTranscript free to use?
Yes. Our free YouTube transcript generator lets you extract subtitles and full youtube video transcript text with no cost, no signup, and no limits on daily use.
How do I get a YouTube transcript from a video URL?
Paste any YouTube watch URL, youtu.be link, or Shorts link into the box above and click Get Transcript. Your full youtube to transcript text appears in seconds.
Can I download the YouTube transcript?
Yes. Download your youtube transcript as TXT plain text, SRT subtitles, or WebVTT — ideal for editing, translation, and content repurposing.
Why is there no transcript for my video?
We extract text from YouTube captions. If the uploader disabled subtitles or the video has no captions, a youtube transcript cannot be generated.
Does this work with YouTube Shorts and live streams?
Yes — our youtube transcript extractor works with public Shorts, standard videos, and many live replays that have captions enabled.
Can I translate a YouTube transcript?
Yes. Click Translate to convert your youtube video transcript into Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, and other languages directly on this page.
Is there a limit on video length?
No length limit. You can generate a youtube transcript for videos of any duration as long as captions exist on YouTube.
Are you affiliated with YouTube or Google?
No. YoutubeToTranscript is an independent youtube to transcript service and is not associated with YouTube or Google.