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How does it work?

1

Paste the video URL

Copy the link of a YouTube video from your address bar or mobile app and paste it in the field above.

2

Click "Transcribe"

EnBref automatically fetches the video's subtitles — manual or auto-generated by YouTube — in the original language.

3

Copy or download the text

The full transcript appears in seconds. Copy it to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.

Why transcribe a YouTube video?

Students & studying

Turn a YouTube lecture or conference into written notes. Study at your own pace, highlight key passages, and save hours of note-taking.

Content creators

Repurpose video content into blog posts, LinkedIn posts, Twitter threads, or newsletters — without rewriting everything from scratch.

Professionals & research

Extract key insights from webinars, interviews, or talks to fuel your industry research, brief your team, or document knowledge.

Accessibility

Make video content accessible to hearing-impaired viewers or those who prefer reading. Transcripts also make translation easier.

SEO & web content

Embed transcripts in your web pages to boost organic search rankings. Video text content can drive additional organic traffic.

Research & journalism

Quickly find a specific quote in a long video using timecodes. Perfect for fact-checking and sourcing work.

Features

100% free, no sign-up

No account needed, no hidden limits. Paste a URL and get the transcript instantly.

Synced timecodes

Every transcript line is timestamped. Toggle timecodes on or off as needed.

Export as .txt

Download the full transcript as a text file, ready to integrate into your documents.

All YouTube languages

French, English, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese… The tool supports all subtitle languages available on YouTube.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video?
Paste the YouTube video URL in the field above, click "Transcribe" and get the full transcript in seconds. You can then copy the text or download it as .txt.
Is it free?
Yes, the transcript tool is 100% free with no sign-up required. Just paste the URL and go.
Which languages are supported?
All languages available as subtitles on YouTube: English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, and many more. The tool fetches the existing subtitles from the video.
What if the video has no subtitles?
If the video has no subtitles (neither manual nor auto-generated), the transcript cannot be retrieved. Most YouTube videos have automatic captions enabled by default.
Can I also summarize the video?
Yes! Install the EnBref Chrome extension to get a smart summary of any YouTube video, customize the format, and even chat with the content via AI. 15 free summaries per month.
How do I transcribe a YouTube video on mobile?
Open this page from your smartphone browser (Safari, Chrome), paste the YouTube URL and tap "Transcribe". The tool works on all devices without installation. You can copy the link from the YouTube app using the Share button.
Are YouTube auto-generated transcripts accurate?
YouTube's auto-generated subtitles are 85-95% accurate depending on audio quality and language. Videos with clear audio and a single speaker give the best results. Manual subtitles added by creators are even more accurate.
What's the difference between subtitles and a transcript?
Subtitles display in real-time on the video, synced with the audio. A transcript is the full text extracted as a document that you can copy, download, and reuse freely. Our tool converts YouTube subtitles into a ready-to-use transcript.