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Paste your YouTube link
Copy the video link from the YouTube app (tap Share, then Copy Link) or from your browser's address bar — regular videos, Shorts and youtu.be links all work. Paste it into our YouTube Transcript Generator.
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YouTube Transcript Generator
Get full transcripts from YouTube videos instantly. Free to start.
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How to use YouTube Transcript Generator
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Get the transcript
Click Get Transcript. YouTube Transcript Generator pulls the official captions as clean, timestamped text in seconds. If the video has no captions, our AI transcribes the audio instead.
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Copy or export the format you need
Turn timestamps on or off, copy the whole transcript in one click, or download it from YouTube Transcript Generator as a TXT, SRT or VTT file for subtitles, notes or scripts.
Features
Key features of YouTube Transcript Generator
Accurate YouTube transcripts
YouTube Transcript Generator pulls the official captions from any public YouTube video and cleans them into readable, timestamped text — no duplicated auto-caption lines, no replaying and typing by hand. Save hours.
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Works even without captions
No captions, no problem. When a video has no subtitles at all, YouTube Transcript Generator listens to the audio and transcribes it with AI.
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Built for YouTube Shorts too
Shorts move fast and their captions are tiny on screen. Paste a Shorts link into YouTube Transcript Generator and get the full script in seconds — perfect for studying hooks, pacing and CTAs in the fastest-growing format on YouTube.
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AI agents for viral insights
YouTube Transcript Generator uses AI agents to unlock what makes top videos go viral. Made for creators who want more views and faster growth.
- Viral Hook Detector — Find scroll-stopping hooks in seconds. No more guessing what makes viewers stay past the first 3 seconds.
- Viral Script Decoder — See exactly why a video went viral. Get clear breakdowns of the hook, payoff, and CTA, so you can repeat the formula.
- Viral Script Generator — Turn any video transcript into a brand new, viral-ready script. Remix, mimic, and create unique content with one click.
Flexible export options
YouTube Transcript Generator gives you the format that fits. Turn timestamps on or off, copy the whole thing in one click, or download it as a TXT, SRT or VTT file for notes, subtitles or scripts.
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Transcripts in 100+ languages
Get YouTube transcripts in 100+ languages — study global creators, analyze international trends, or reach audiences worldwide.
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Why choose our YouTube Transcript Generator
TikoTranscript- Works without captions
AI transcribes the audio when a video has no captions — you always get text
- AI viral agents
3 built-in agents: write hooks, extract frameworks, and remix scripts for your topic
- Free to try
Free credits up front, no card or sign-up
- Export formats
TXT, SRT and VTT, one click each
Other transcript tools
- Works without captions
Dead end: “no transcript available for this video”
- AI viral agents
Only pulls the text. You figure out what to do next.
- Free to try
Sign up before you paste, pay before you export
- Export formats
Copy-paste only, or exports behind a paywall
Who is YouTube Transcript Generator for
Pricing
Affordable YouTube transcription pricing
Turn YouTube videos and Shorts into transcripts, subtitles, and searchable notes without manual typing.
Most Popular
Pro Annual
$9.90$4.99/month
($59 / year, billed yearly)
- 500 Credits/month
- Up to 500 videos/month
- Viral Hook DetectorGet proven hooks that stop the scroll
- Viral Script DecoderGet the formula behind any viral hit
- Viral Script GeneratorGet a ready-to-film script in one click
- Transcribe up to 50 videos at once
- Collection & playlist import
- Works in 100+ languages
- Priority email support
Free
$0/forever
- 5 Credits Once
- Viral Hook DetectorGet proven hooks that stop the scroll
- Viral Script DecoderGet the formula behind any viral hit
- Viral Script GeneratorGet a ready-to-film script in one click
- Transcribe up to 50 videos at once
- Collection & playlist import
- Works in 100+ languages
- Priority email support
Ultimate Annual
$39.90$19.99/month
($239 / year, billed yearly)
- 2000 Credits/month
- Up to 2000 videos/month
- Viral Hook DetectorGet proven hooks that stop the scroll
- Viral Script DecoderGet the formula behind any viral hit
- Viral Script GeneratorGet a ready-to-film script in one click
- Transcribe up to 50 videos at once
- Collection & playlist import
- Works in 100+ languages
- Priority email support
FAQ
YouTube Transcript Generator FAQ
How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video?
Copy the video link from YouTube, paste it into the YouTube Transcript Generator above, and click Get Transcript. The full transcript appears in seconds — read it, toggle timestamps, copy it, or download it as TXT, SRT or VTT.
Is this YouTube Transcript Generator free?
Yes. YouTube Transcript Generator lets you transcribe videos for free with no sign-up required. For more videos and the AI tools, subscribe or buy a one-time credit pack.
What if the video has no captions?
If a video has no captions, our AI transcribes the audio directly, so you can still get the full transcript without worrying about missing subtitles.
Does it work with YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste a Shorts link, a regular watch link or a youtu.be short link — they all work. Shorts are great material for the AI agents: extract the hook and structure of a viral Short, then rewrite it for your own topic.
What export formats are supported?
You can copy the transcript with or without timestamps, or download it as TXT, SRT or VTT — ready for notes, subtitles or video editing software.
Can it transcribe private or age-restricted videos?
No. YouTube Transcript Generator only works with public YouTube videos. Private, members-only and age-restricted videos can't be accessed. TikoTranscript is an independent tool and is not affiliated with YouTube or Google.
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