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Convert YouTube Videos to Text
Turn a YouTube video into readable text using its available captions. Search the transcript, copy the text, or export it as a TXT or SRT file.
Convert YouTube to TextExtract captions
Retrieve available transcript text from supported YouTube videos.
Find key moments
Search the transcript to locate words and phrases quickly.
Export your text
Copy the transcript or download it as a TXT or SRT file.
How to convert a YouTube video to text
- 1. Copy the video URL. Open YouTube and copy the link to the video.
- 2. Paste the link. Open TranscriptFlow and select your preferred subtitle language.
- 3. Get the transcript. If captions are available, the tool displays the text.
- 4. Copy or download. Search the transcript, copy it, or export TXT/SRT.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work with every YouTube video?
No. Transcript availability depends on whether YouTube captions can be retrieved for the selected video and language.
Does TranscriptFlow transcribe audio using AI?
No. The tool retrieves existing YouTube captions. It does not generate a new transcript from the audio.
Can I download the transcript?
Yes. Available transcripts can be copied or downloaded in TXT and SRT formats.