YouTube Video Transcription
- Created by
- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
- Reviewed by
- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
Last updated: Apr 18, 2026
About this tool
Paste a YouTube video URL and get a full transcript from the official captions (CC). Free, no signup, no watermark.
Works with regular YouTube videos, Shorts, and Embeds. If the video has no captions, use our Audio Transcription tool with the downloaded file.
Frequently asked questions
Why do some videos not work?
We only use the captions (CC) available on YouTube itself. If the channel disabled captions, or the video is private/removed/region-restricted, the transcript is unavailable. In those cases, download the audio and use the Audio Transcription tool.
Which URL formats are accepted?
youtube.com/watch?v=..., youtu.be/..., youtube.com/shorts/..., youtube.com/embed/..., youtube.com/live/..., and the raw 11-character videoId.
Does the transcript include timestamps?
Internally yes (each caption segment has an offset and duration). The UI displays continuous text, but you can download the full JSON with timestamps if needed.
Is there a usage limit?
50 transcriptions per hour per IP, free. Since this mode does not use paid AI (only YouTube CC), the limit is generous.
Can I choose the caption language?
Yes, if the video has captions in multiple languages. Leave blank to use the default language of the video.