1. Paste a video URL
Use a YouTube video, Shorts link, youtu.be URL, or raw video ID.
Podcast transcript extraction
YouTube Transcript for Podcasts
Get text from podcast episodes published on YouTube. Use it for show notes, quotes, research, and content repurposing.
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.
Podcast transcripts from YouTube captions
Many podcasts publish full episodes on YouTube with auto-generated captions. This page helps podcasters, editors, and listeners convert those captions into reusable text.
Show notes
Extract the episode text and turn important sections into notes or summaries.
Quote capture
Copy memorable lines and verify them against the original episode before publishing.
Content repurposing
Use transcript text as raw material for newsletters, articles, or social clips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for this specific YouTube caption workflow.
Does this work with long podcast episodes?
It works when captions are available and the caption provider returns the transcript successfully.
Will it identify speakers?
No. YouTube captions typically do not include reliable speaker labels.
Can I use it for show notes?
Yes. Extract the transcript, then edit it into concise show notes.