1. Paste a video URL
Use a YouTube video, Shorts link, youtu.be URL, or raw video ID.
Shorts transcript tool
YouTube Shorts Transcript
Paste a YouTube Shorts link and extract the available captions. Useful for repurposing short-form scripts and reviewing fast clips.
No signup requiredTXT, SRT, VTTCaptions onlyOptional account
No video or audio downloadWe fetch publicly available caption text only. If captions are missing, we say so clearly.
Useful before signupPaste a URL and try the tool first. Sign in only when you need higher limits or saved history.
Paste a YouTube URL
Paste URLFind captionsFormat transcript
I Spent 7 Days In Solitary ConfinementExample video from MrBeast
Try it now
Paste a YouTube URL and get the transcript.
Works on videos and Shorts when captions are available. Copy the result or download TXT, SRT, and VTT.
Caption language follows what YouTube exposes for that video. If the transcript appears in the wrong language, open the video on YouTube, choose the desired subtitle/CC language first, then try extracting again.
Paste a YouTube link to begin.
Works with youtube.com, youtu.be, Shorts URLs, and raw 11-character video IDs.
How it works
From YouTube link to reusable text in seconds.
The workflow is intentionally simple, transparent, and focused on caption extraction.
2. Extract public captions
The tool looks for captions already available for that video. It does not download video or audio.
3. Copy or export
Read the transcript on-page, copy it, or download TXT, SRT, and VTT formats.
Transcripts for short-form video workflows
Shorts are quick to watch but annoying to manually quote or repurpose. This page helps creators and researchers pull the caption text into a reusable format.
Repurpose clips
Turn a Short into a text draft for captions, summaries, or social posts.
Check hooks
Read the opening lines and structure without replaying the video.
Save references
Keep caption text from useful Shorts in your notes or research docs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for this specific YouTube caption workflow.
Do Shorts URLs work?
Yes. Paste a youtube.com/shorts URL and the tool extracts captions if available.
Why do some Shorts fail?
Some Shorts do not have captions enabled or available through YouTube.
Can I export Shorts captions as SRT?
Yes, when timestamped caption data is available.