Free YouTube Transcript Generator & SRT Downloader
Extract complete timestamped transcripts from any YouTube video or Shorts link in seconds. Export to .SRT, .VTT, or clean text for video editing and AI summaries.
YouTube Transcript & Subtitle Extractor100% Free
Extract timestamped captions, download SRT/VTT, and search video dialogues
Why Creators and Editors Need YouTube Transcripts
Video creators, researchers, and professional editors use video transcripts to save hours of manual transcription work:
Download timestamp-perfect .SRT files and drag them directly into Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut for instant auto-captions.
Copy hours of podcast or lecture transcripts with 1 click to generate instant summaries, blog posts, Twitter threads, or study notes using AI.
Search any word or phrase in the video transcript and click the timestamp to jump the video directly to that exact second.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool work with YouTube Shorts?
Yes! Simply paste any YouTube Shorts URL (e.g. `https://www.youtube.com/shorts/...`), and the tool will automatically extract the captions with millisecond precision.
What subtitle formats can I export?
You can download .SRT (SubRip Subtitle format), .VTT (WebVTT format for web players), or plain .TXT text format, or copy the entire text to your clipboard.
Can I transcribe my own video files (MP4, WebM)?
Yes! Switch to the "Upload Video / Audio" tab to transcribe your local MP4, MOV, WAV, or MP3 files with live in-browser speech recognition with 100% privacy.