Convert YouTube to Text
Convert any YouTube video into clean, readable text. Ideal for notes, research, and content repurposing.
How It Works
Three simple steps to any transcript.
Paste URL
Copy any YouTube video link and paste it above.
Extract Transcript
We instantly pull the full transcript with timestamps.
Copy or Download
Search, read, copy, or download as TXT or PDF.
Powerful Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Instant Extraction
Get the full transcript in under 3 seconds.
Multi-Language
Supports 12+ languages including Arabic, Spanish, and Japanese.
Search Transcript
Find any word or phrase instantly within the text.
Download TXT / PDF
Save transcripts to your device in any format.
AI Summaries
Get instant summaries, key points, and highlights.
Timestamp Navigation
Click any timestamp to jump to that moment on YouTube.
Why Users Love It
Simple, fast, and completely free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers.
Our Extraction Methodology
Compliance & Accuracy Statement
TranscriptGrab retrieves subtitles and closed captions directly from YouTube's public captions tracks. We do not run external speech-to-text algorithms or download video files, ensuring absolute compliance with YouTube's Terms of Service and W3C web accessibility guidelines. Timestamps are linked directly to corresponding playbacks.
Reviewed by TranscriptGrab Engineering
Created and maintained by a Senior SaaS Architect specialized in natural language processing (NLP) and transcription automation interfaces.