YouTube Transcript Download in One Click
Paste a YouTube link and get the full transcript with timestamps, ready to copy or download as TXT, SRT or VTT. Free to start, nothing to install.
Opens in Supavocal. Free tier available, no install.
A youtube transcript downloader that does the whole job
Works even without captions
If the video has no subtitles, the audio is transcribed with speech recognition, so you can download YouTube transcript text for lectures, podcasts and interviews that never had captions.
Timestamps you can keep or strip
Get the transcript with a timestamp on every line for note-taking and citations, or export a clean paragraph version for reading and summarising.
TXT, SRT and VTT export
Download the transcript as plain text for documents, SRT for subtitle files or VTT for the web, and copy to the clipboard when you just need a quote.
Dozens of languages
Transcribe videos in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and more, with automatic language detection.
How to download a YouTube transcript
- Copy the video link
Open the video on YouTube, click Share and copy the link. Shorts links and youtu.be links work too. - Paste it and click Download transcript
The tool opens in Supavocal, which pulls the captions or transcribes the audio and shows the full text in a few seconds. - Copy or export
Edit anything that needs fixing, then copy the text or download it as TXT, SRT or VTT.
Frequently asked questions
Is the YouTube transcript download free?
Yes. Supavocal has a free tier that covers a set number of minutes each month, and there is nothing to install. Paid plans add more minutes and batch processing for whole playlists.
Can I download a YouTube transcript for a video with no subtitles?
Yes. When there are no captions, the audio is transcribed with speech recognition and the result is usually above 95 percent accurate on clear speech.
Which formats does the youtube transcript downloader export?
TXT for documents and notes, SRT and VTT for subtitles, and a copy-to-clipboard option for quick quotes.
Does it work with YouTube Shorts and unlisted videos?
Shorts and unlisted videos work as long as the link is accessible. Private videos cannot be transcribed.
Can I get the transcript in a different language?
The transcript is produced in the language spoken in the video. You can then translate it inside the editor before exporting.
How long does a youtube transcript download take?
A ten-minute video is usually ready in under a minute. Longer videos take proportionally longer, and you can leave the tab and come back.
Get the transcript of any YouTube video
Paste a link, download the text. Free to start.
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