What is YouTube transcription?
YouTube transcription is the process of converting the spoken audio in a YouTube video into written text.
It is useful for turning videos into articles, study notes, searchable archives, and subtitle files.
- Paste a YouTube link or upload the downloaded video or audio file.
- Get a clean transcript with punctuation and timestamps.
- Export the text as TXT or as SRT subtitles.
Why transcribe YouTube videos?
A written transcript makes video content easier to read, search, translate, and reuse across other formats.
Creators, students, and marketers use transcripts to save time and reach a wider audience.
- Repurpose videos into blog posts, newsletters, and social captions.
- Make lectures and tutorials searchable for study and review.
- Add subtitles to improve accessibility and watch time.
From YouTube transcription to subtitles (SRT)
Beyond plain text, you can export the transcript as an SRT subtitle file with timestamps.
Upload the SRT to YouTube or your video editor to publish captions in minutes.
- Generate timestamped SRT subtitles from any uploaded video.
- Translate subtitles into other languages when you need a global audience.
- Keep timing and formatting ready for publishing.
Free YouTube transcription and limits
You can transcribe short videos for free to test accuracy and the export formats.
Upgrade when you need longer videos, more daily transcripts, or regular subtitle work.
- Free users can transcribe up to 3 files per day.
- Az ingyenes fájlok maximális hossza fájlonként 30 perc.
- Unlimited plans support longer videos and heavier workloads.