YouTube Transcript Downloader
Transcript + Full Video Metadata in Every Download
Title, channel name, view count, publish date, and description — bundled alongside the complete transcript. Export as Markdown or structured JSON. Free, no account needed.
How it works
Three steps, ten seconds.
Paste the URL
Copy any YouTube video link — full URL, short link, or bare video ID — and paste it into the field above.
Pick your options
Choose Markdown or structured JSON. Select a language or let it auto-detect. Toggle metadata inclusion on or off.
Download or copy
Hit Transcribe and your full transcript appears instantly. Copy it or download as a file.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Instant results
Transcripts are returned in seconds. No queue, no waiting, no email.
Rich metadata included
Every download bundles the full transcript with the video's title, channel name, view count, publish date, and description — structured and ready to use.
Multilingual
Auto-detect the video language or request English or Polish specifically. Works with any YouTube-captioned language.
No account needed
100% free. No sign-up, no login, no subscription. Just paste and go.
Frequently asked questions
What is a YouTube transcript?
A YouTube transcript is a text version of everything spoken in a video. YouTube generates them automatically using speech recognition (auto-captions), or channel owners can upload them manually. This tool retrieves those captions and delivers them as structured text.
What if a video doesn't have a transcript?
Not all videos have transcripts. If a video is very new, set to private, or the channel owner has disabled captions, you'll see an error message. Auto-generated captions are available for most public videos in major languages.
What's the difference between Markdown and JSON?
Markdown format produces a human-readable document: a structured header with the video title, channel, views, publish date, and description, followed by the timestamped transcript. JSON format produces a machine-readable file with the same metadata fields plus the full transcript text — ideal for developers, automation tools, or further processing.
Is this service free?
Yes, completely free. No hidden fees, no subscriptions, and no account required. We display ads to keep the service running.
What languages are supported?
YTTranscript supports any language that YouTube provides captions for. Use "Auto-detect" to get the primary transcript in whatever language the video uses, or specifically request English or Polish.
Can I use this for very long videos?
Yes. The tool fetches the entire transcript regardless of video length. Very long recordings (multi-hour podcasts, lectures) may take a moment longer and produce large text files.