Turn any YouTube video into readable text.
Extract captions with timestamps, search every spoken word, then copy or download the transcript—free, with no sign-up.
Only public videos with available captions are supported.
Paste a link
Use any public YouTube video that has creator-made or automatic captions.
Read and search
Jump through timestamped lines and find a phrase in seconds.
Take it further
Copy the transcript, download it, or turn the video into connected notes.
Go beyond the transcript
Watch, annotate, and connect ideas on one canvas.
Flexnote keeps the video beside your notes, with timestamped annotations and AI-powered knowledge retrieval.
YouTube transcript FAQ
Is this YouTube transcript extractor free?
Yes. You can extract, search, copy, and download available captions without creating an account.
Does it work when a video has no subtitles?
No. A public caption track—uploaded by the creator or generated by YouTube—must be available.
Do you store the video or transcript?
No. The tool reads the public caption track for your request and does not download or store the video.