01
Copy a public video link
Copy the URL from a YouTube watch page, youtu.be share link, or public Short.
YouTube transcript downloads
YouTube Transcript Downloader
Paste a public YouTube link, generate the complete transcript, and save it as clean text, timed subtitles, or an editable document.
Free account: 10 transcripts/month, then 3/day · No credit card
How it works
Download a YouTube transcript in 3 steps
02
Create timestamped text
Paste the URL above and generate the transcript from captions or the video audio.
03
Choose a file format
Download TXT for plain text, SRT for subtitle timing, or DOCX for editing and team review.
Download formats
Download YouTube transcripts as TXT, SRT, or DOCX
TXT for clean text
Save a lightweight transcript for notes, search, quoting, or AI analysis.
Included with free transcriptsSRT for subtitles
Keep timestamps in a subtitle file that imports into CapCut, Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve.
Available on paid plansDOCX for editing
Open a formatted transcript in Word or Google Docs for review and collaboration.
Available on paid plansBuilt for real work
Choose a transcript file that fits the next step
The same YouTube transcript can serve different workflows when you preserve the text in the appropriate file format.
TXT research archive
Save compact, searchable text for quotes, notes, knowledge bases, and AI analysis.
SRT subtitle workflow
Import timed captions into CapCut, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or another compatible editor.
DOCX editorial review
Share a formatted document with writers, clients, or collaborators who need to comment and edit.
Timestamped source notes
Keep a direct reference to where each idea or quote appears in the original YouTube video.
FAQ
YouTube transcript download FAQ
How can I download a YouTube transcript?
Paste the public YouTube link above, generate the transcript, and select the available TXT, SRT, or DOCX export for your workflow.
Which format keeps YouTube subtitle timestamps?
SRT is the best choice when you need subtitle timing. TXT is plain text, while DOCX is designed for editing and collaboration.
Can I download a transcript when YouTube shows no transcript?
TokTranscript can transcribe spoken audio when usable platform captions are unavailable, provided the public video and its audio can be accessed.
Does this work with private or members-only videos?
No. The tool does not bypass YouTube privacy, membership, age, regional, or account restrictions. Use a publicly accessible video.
Can I use the transcript in my own content?
Use transcripts responsibly. You are responsible for having the rights or permission required to quote, publish, subtitle, or repurpose the source content.
