AI YouTube Transcript Generator
AI YouTube transcript generator: paste a public video link for a free transcript from captions, or use AI transcription when a video has none. Copy or TXT.
The AI YouTube transcript generator turns a public YouTube video into text you can read, edit and reuse. Paste the video link and the generator checks for a caption track. If one exists, you get a free transcript arranged into paragraphs, ready to copy or save as a TXT file. If the video has no captions, sign in and let AI transcription work from the speech instead. Either way, one click sends you on to the summarizer when you want the short version.
How the AI YouTube transcript generator works
Start with the address of a public YouTube video and paste it into the box above. The generator first looks for captions already attached to the video. Those short on-screen lines are combined into full paragraphs, so the result reads like a document rather than a list of fragments. A timestamp switch decides how the text looks: with times on, every paragraph shows where it starts in the video; with times off, you get uninterrupted text for drafts and notes. When the transcript looks right, copy it or save it as a TXT file. Caption-based transcripts are available for videos up to four hours long, so a full lecture or a long interview can be turned into text in one pass.
AI transcription for videos without captions
Not every upload comes with captions. Some videos, such as quick phone recordings or older uploads, have none, and that is where the AI part of the generator helps. After you sign in, the audio is transcribed by an AI speech model, which writes a draft of what is said. This option is billed at 2 credits for each minute of speech and works for videos up to 20 minutes long, so it suits clips, explainers and short talks better than full-length streams. Credits are only spent when you choose AI transcription; videos with captions stay free. Read AI drafts carefully before publishing them, because names, numbers and specialist terms can come out wrong.
Turn a YouTube transcript into a summary, notes or quotes
A transcript is often a starting point rather than the final goal. Once the text is ready, one click opens the YouTube video summarizer, where AI writes an overview and key points from the transcript. Summaries are charged separately, and the price is shown before you start. You can also paste the transcript into a document to build study notes, collect quotes for an article, or search for the moment a topic comes up. Keep the timestamped version open while you check details against the video, then switch times off for a tidy final copy. When you reuse or publish transcribed words, make sure you have the creator's permission where it is needed.
AI YouTube Transcript Generator FAQ
How much does the AI YouTube transcript generator cost?
Transcripts made from existing captions are free and work for videos up to four hours. For a video without captions, AI transcription requires sign-in and is billed at 2 credits for each minute of speech, for videos up to 20 minutes.
Can it transcribe a YouTube video with no captions?
Yes. Sign in and choose AI transcription. It writes a draft from the spoken audio for videos up to 20 minutes; check names and figures before you rely on it.
Does it work with private videos, and does it label speakers?
No to both. Only public YouTube videos are supported, so private and members-only videos cannot be transcribed. The transcript also does not identify speakers; it shows what is said, not who said it.
Can I remove the timestamps from the transcript?
Yes. Switch timestamps off for continuous text, or keep them on so each paragraph shows its start time. Then copy the result or save it as a TXT file.
Can I summarize the transcript?
Yes. After the transcript is ready, one click takes you to the YouTube video summarizer. The summary uses credits, and its price is shown before you start.