Download YouTube Video Transcripts
Easily extract captions, subtitles, or auto-generated text as clean, searchable files with timestamps. Great for research, content creation, note-taking, and translation. Works on full-length videos only, not Shorts.
Terms of Service & Copyright: Only download or process videos you own, have permission to use, or that are licensed for reuse. This tool does not support bypassing DRM, private access, paywalls, or platform restrictions.
Why Choose UFetchTube
Instant Searchability
Find exact quotes in seconds instead of scrubbing through 2-hour videos. Download the text, open in any editor, and Ctrl+F what you need.
Clean, Readable Formatting
We strip out HTML junk and format every timestamp for readability. You get professional, clean text — not a wall of code.
Zero Registration
Paste the link, download the transcript. No signup, no email, no "premium transcripts" upsell. Works on any video with available captions.
How It Works
Paste the YouTube URL — Any full-length video with captions or auto-generated transcripts.
We extract the text — Captions, subtitles, or auto-generated transcripts, depending on what the video has.
Download as a clean TXT file — Readable formatting with timestamps. Opens in any app.
*Typical extraction time: under 10 seconds.
Example transcript output format
// transcript_video.txt
[02:35] Here's the key insight about the topic
[02:47] And here's why it matters for your work
[03:01] This is the part most people skip over
Perfect For
Writers & Content Creators
Turn 60-minute videos into blog posts, newsletters, or articles. Save hours of manual transcription. Quote creators with exact timestamps.
Researchers & Students
Build searchable archives of lectures, interviews, and documentaries. Find specific concepts without rewatching entire videos.
Academics & Journalists
Extract quotes with exact timestamps for citations. Verify claims against source material. Create reference libraries for fact-checking.
Podcasters & Audio Creators
Convert YouTube interviews or panel discussions into episode scripts. Repurpose video transcripts into audio content or show notes.
Video Editors & Producers
Use transcripts to identify and clip key moments without rewatching footage. Find the best soundbites for highlight reels, compilations, or Shorts.
Clippers & Highlight Creators
Scan transcripts to find quotable moments, funny lines, or key takeaways. Build your clip list in minutes instead of rewatching an entire stream or podcast.
AI & Automation Users
Feed clean transcripts into summarization tools, translation services, or AI analysis pipelines. Get structured plain text for any downstream process.
Language Learners & Translators
Download transcripts in their original language, then run them through your preferred translation tool. Study native-speaker content systematically.
Legal & Compliance Teams
Archive video statements, interviews, or depositions as timestamped text records. Create searchable documentation for compliance and review.
Accessibility Users
Read content faster than watching. Essential for noisy environments, visual fatigue, or when you need to move through material quickly.
What About Shorts?
Transcript extraction is not available for YouTube Shorts. YouTube does not support captions or transcripts on Shorts.
If you want audio/video from a Short, use our Shorts Downloader.→Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the tool.