Convert a YouTube video to a transcript or script for free. Paste a YouTube URL to view, copy, or download the full text with timestamps — no signup required.
The Transcript Viewer retrieves a caption track that YouTube makes available for the supplied video, including automatic captions where present. It formats the returned text as a readable paragraph or as timestamped lines. It does not listen to the video or invent missing speech, so a video without an accessible caption track cannot produce a reliable transcript here.
Use the timestamped view when checking a quote or locating a section. Use the paragraph view for notes and editing. If you republish any transcript or quote, check the original video and respect the creator's copyright and the permissions that apply to the material.