How do I get a YouTube transcript?

Paste any YouTube video URL into GetYouTubeText and click Transcribe. The full transcript will appear in seconds — no sign up required.

Can I convert YouTube videos to text for free?

Yes. GetYouTubeText is completely free. You can convert any YouTube video to text, copy it, download it as a .txt file, and send it to any AI tool — all at no cost.

Do I need to sign up to use the YouTube transcript tool?

No. There is no account required, no paywall, and no ads. Just paste a YouTube link and get your transcript instantly.

Can I download the YouTube transcript?

Yes. After the transcript loads, click the Download button to save it as a .txt file to your device.

Can I use this to feed a YouTube transcript into ChatGPT or Claude?

Yes. GetYouTubeText has a built-in AI Summary feature. Click the AI Summary button, choose ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, and you will be redirected with the transcript ready to paste.

Does this tool work for all YouTube videos?

It works for any YouTube video that has captions or auto-generated subtitles enabled. If a video has no captions at all, a transcript cannot be extracted.

Can I get YouTube subtitles or captions as text?

Yes. GetYouTubeText extracts the full captions and subtitles from any YouTube video and converts them into clean, readable text you can copy or download.

YouTube Thumbnail Downloader — Download HD Thumbnails Free

YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Paste a YouTube link and download its thumbnail in full HD, plus every other available size, in one click. Free, no sign up.

WHY THIS EXISTS

Grab any thumbnail in full resolution

Thumbnails are useful for research, moodboards, reaction content, and studying what actually makes videos get clicked. But YouTube gives you no download button. Paste a link here and get the thumbnail in every size the video has, including the full 1280×720 HD version when the uploader provided one.

Every image comes straight from YouTube’s own servers, so there is no quality loss, no watermark, and nothing to install.

RESOLUTIONS

Every size, from HD down to the preview

You get each size YouTube stores for the video: HD (1280×720, the maxres image), SD (640×480), HQ (480×360), MQ (320×180), and the small default. Only the sizes that actually exist for that video are shown, so you never download a broken or placeholder image.

The HD version is the one most people want for presentations, blog headers, or re-uploads, while the smaller sizes are handy for lists, previews, and quick references.

GREAT FOR

Creators, researchers and designers

Creators study the thumbnails of top videos in their niche to see what drives clicks. Researchers and writers pull cover images to illustrate articles and reports. Designers collect thumbnails for moodboards and inspiration, and editors grab them for reaction content and compilations.

Working with the video itself too? Pull its words with the main YouTube transcript tool, or save a printable copy with YouTube to PDF.

HOW TO

How to download a YouTube thumbnail

1. Copy the video link

Grab the YouTube URL from the address bar or the Share button.

2. Paste it and click Get Thumbnails

Every available thumbnail size appears, from full HD down to the small preview.

3. Pick the resolution you need

Compare the sizes and choose the one that fits, whether that is HD for a header or a smaller size for a list.

4. Download the image

Click Download under any thumbnail to save it straight to your device, with no watermark.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download a YouTube video thumbnail?

Paste the video link above and click Get Thumbnails. Every available size appears, and you click Download under the one you want.

What resolutions can I download?

Up to 1280×720 (HD / maxresdefault) when the uploader provided it, plus SD (640×480), HQ (480×360), MQ (320×180), and the default size.

Why is the HD thumbnail sometimes missing?

Not every video has a maxres (HD) thumbnail, as it depends on what the uploader provided. The tool shows only the sizes that actually exist for that video.

Do the images have a watermark?

No. The thumbnails come directly from YouTube’s servers at full quality, with no watermark added.

Does it work with Shorts?

Yes. Paste any YouTube video or Shorts link and it returns the available thumbnail sizes.

Is it free to use?

Yes, completely free with no sign up. Images come directly from YouTube.