YouTube Transcript Generator
Free YouTube transcript generator. Paste a video link to get the full transcript with timestamps, an AI summary, chapters and key points. Copy it, or download TXT and SRT. Free with a SandBase account.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video?
Paste the video link into the box above and press Get transcript. The tool reads the video's captions and returns the full transcript with timestamps, plus an AI summary, chapters and key points. You can copy the text or download it as TXT or SRT.
Is this YouTube transcript generator free?
Yes. It is free with a SandBase account and does not need a YouTube account, an extension or a download.
Does it work for videos without subtitles?
It works for any video that has captions on YouTube, including the automatic captions YouTube creates for most videos. If a video has no captions at all (the owner turned them off, or YouTube has not made them yet), there is no transcript to read.
Can I get the transcript in another language?
Yes. Pick a language next to the input. "Video language" returns the original captions; any other language returns YouTube's translated captions. The summary is written in the language of this page.
How does the AI summary work?
The timed transcript is sent to one language model call that writes a short summary, splits the video into chapters with start times and lists the key points. Chapter times link to that moment in the video. The summary can miss nuance, so check the transcript for anything important.
Can I use the chapters in my YouTube description?
Yes. Press "Copy as YouTube chapters" to get lines like "0:00 Intro" that you can paste into your video description. The first chapter always starts at 0:00, as YouTube requires.
Does it work with Shorts, live streams and youtu.be links?
Yes. Watch links, youtu.be short links, Shorts, embeds and past live streams all work, as long as the video is public or unlisted and has captions.
Is there an API for YouTube transcripts?
Yes. Call POST /v1/api/youtube/web-v2/video-captions on SandBase with a video_id, a language_code and a format (srt, txt, json3 or xml). Leave language_code empty to list the available caption tracks.