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YouTube Transcript Extractor — Free Chrome Extension

Extract full transcripts from any YouTube video in one click. Supports timestamps, multiple languages, RTL, filler word removal, and export to TXT, SRT, CSV.

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Add to Chrome — It's Free

No signup required · Works immediately · Version 2.0.0

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Features

Extract YouTube Transcripts in One Click — Completely Free

One-click transcript extraction from any YouTube video — get the full YouTube transcript instantly without copying text manually

Support for all YouTube caption languages including auto-generated captions in dozens of languages

Right-to-left (RTL) language support for Arabic, Hebrew, Farsi, and other RTL scripts — displays correctly

Remove filler words (um, uh, like) with one click for cleaner, more readable YouTube transcripts

Export YouTube transcripts to TXT (plain text), SRT (subtitle files), or CSV (with timestamp columns)

Clickable timestamps that jump to the exact video moment — great for referencing specific parts of long YouTube videos

Copy the entire YouTube transcript to clipboard in one click — ready to paste into any document or app

Works with community-contributed subtitles in addition to auto-generated captions

Clean, distraction-free YouTube transcript viewer with no clutter

100% free YouTube transcript tool — no account, no subscription, no hidden costs

How It Works

How to Extract a YouTube Transcript in 3 Easy Steps

1

Install the Free Extension

Add YouTube Transcript Extractor to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store. Takes under 30 seconds and requires no account or login. It's completely free.

2

Open Any YouTube Video

Navigate to any YouTube video that has captions or auto-generated subtitles. The YouTube Transcript Extractor icon will appear in your Chrome toolbar.

3

Click and Extract

Click the extension icon or the in-page button. Your full YouTube transcript appears instantly with timestamps — ready to copy, export, or search.

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Use Cases

Who Uses YouTube Transcript Extractor?

Content Creators

Repurpose YouTube videos into blog posts, newsletters, LinkedIn articles, and social media threads. Extract the full script of your video in seconds and reformat it for any platform.

Students & Researchers

Take searchable notes from educational YouTube videos, save lecture transcripts as text files, and quickly find specific topics without rewatching entire videos.

Marketers & SEO Professionals

Analyze competitor video scripts, extract key messaging and talking points, and research what top YouTube creators are saying in their most-watched videos.

Journalists & Writers

Pull accurate quotes from video interviews and press conferences without manual transcription. Save hours and eliminate transcription errors in your reporting.

Accessibility Users

Read video content as text for hearing-impaired users or in sound-sensitive environments like offices, libraries, or public spaces.

Whether you're a student extracting lecture notes, a content creator repurposing video scripts, or a researcher archiving interview transcripts — the YouTube Transcript Extractor is designed to work instantly with no friction.Try the online transcript viewer →

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About YouTube Transcript Extractor

Is the YouTube Transcript Extractor free?+
Yes, completely free. No signup, no payment, no hidden fees. Install from the Chrome Web Store and start extracting YouTube transcripts immediately. There is no premium tier or usage limit.
Does the YouTube transcript extractor work on all YouTube videos?+
It works on any YouTube video that has captions enabled — either uploaded by the creator or auto-generated by YouTube. If a video has no captions at all, no transcript will be available from any tool, since there is no transcript data to extract.
Can I download YouTube transcripts as SRT or TXT files?+
Yes. You can export YouTube transcripts as TXT (plain text), SRT subtitle files compatible with video editing tools, or CSV format with timestamp columns for spreadsheet use. All export formats are free.
Does the YouTube transcript extractor need an API key?+
No API key required. The extension reads YouTube's own caption data directly inside your browser — no third-party services, no API costs, and no rate limits. It works by accessing the same caption data YouTube itself provides.
How do I extract a YouTube video transcript with timestamps?+
Install the free Chrome extension, open a YouTube video, and click the extension icon. Timestamps are included by default alongside each line of the transcript. Click any timestamp to jump to that exact moment in the video.
Does it work on YouTube Shorts transcripts?+
Yes, YouTube Transcript Extractor works on YouTube Shorts as long as the Short has captions available. Auto-generated captions are available on most Shorts. Just open the Short in your browser and click the extension.
Can I get YouTube transcripts in Arabic or other languages?+
Yes. If a YouTube video has captions in multiple languages, you can select your preferred language from the language dropdown in the extension. Arabic and other RTL language transcripts display correctly from right to left. All YouTube caption languages are supported.
Why is there no transcript available for some YouTube videos?+
Some YouTube creators disable captions, or a video may not have auto-generated captions yet (YouTube's auto-captioning can take time on new uploads). There is nothing any transcript tool can do for videos with no caption track — the data simply does not exist.

More questions? Visit our full FAQ or contact us.

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