1. Paste a public YouTube link
Use a video, Short, or embedded YouTube URL. We identify the video and retrieve the details needed to present it clearly.
Thoughtfully straightforward
Useful transcripts,
without the noise.
TubeTranscriber turns available video captions into a practical working document, while keeping the interface focused and your history in your browser.
2. Read and export captions
Search the plain transcript, copy the whole text, or download it as TXT, JSON, or SRT.
3. Keep recent work local
Completed lookups are stored in your current browser for convenient re-opening, without a sign-in.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Which links work?+
TubeTranscriber accepts standard YouTube watch links, youtu.be links, Shorts, embed URLs, and an 11-character YouTube video ID.
Why does a video sometimes have no transcript?+
Transcripts depend on captions being available to YouTube. Private videos, videos with captions disabled, and some restricted videos cannot provide transcript text.
What does TubeTranscriber save?+
TubeTranscriber saves recent video details only in your current browser so you can re-open lookups. You can remove one entry or clear the local history whenever you choose.
Can I use the downloaded file anywhere?+
Exports are offered for your lawful use. Please respect copyright, the original creator, and the terms governing the source material.