YouTube Video to Text: Get a Transcript in 3 Ways (2026 Guide)
Turn any YouTube video to text: use YouTube's transcript panel, know the limits of auto-captions, or paste the link into a transcription tool for a clean file.
YouTube video to text
Paste the link, pick the language, get a transcript with timestamps. Then generate chapters you can paste into the video description.
- Works with public videos and unlisted links
- Chapters as YouTube timecodes
- Summary and key points for show notes
- Respect the creator's rights: use transcripts for your own content and research
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Frequently asked questions
Which file formats can I transcribe?
Audio: MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, FLAC, OGG, Opus, WMA, AIFF. Video: MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, MPEG. You can also paste a YouTube or direct media link.
How accurate is the transcription?
It depends on audio quality, language and the provider you choose. Clear speech in a major European language usually needs only light proofreading; noisy rooms, heavy accents and overlapping speakers need more. Custom vocabulary and the editor make fixing names fast.
Which languages are supported?
Transcription in 98+ languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese. The interface is available in six languages.
Where is my data processed?
Files and transcripts are stored and processed on servers in the EU. You can delete a file at any time or set automatic deletion. We never use your content to train models.