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 Shorts Transcript — Get Shorts to Text Free

YouTube Shorts Transcript

Turn any YouTube Shorts video into text in seconds. Paste a Shorts link to read, search, copy, download, or send the transcript straight to AI — no sign up, no software.

WHY THIS EXISTS

Shorts are fast — reading them is faster

Shorts pack a lot into a few seconds, and they loop before you can note anything down. Pulling the transcript lets you capture the hook, the script, or the recipe instantly — without rewatching on loop.

Paste any youtube.com/shorts/… link and you get the full text, synced to the clip. Creators use it to study viral hooks and rewrite scripts; everyone else uses it to just get the point.

FULL TOOLKIT

Every feature, built for Shorts

This page has the complete toolkit: search the text, toggle timestamps, copy in one click, download in six formats, and send the transcript to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for an instant summary or rewrite.

It works on both Shorts and regular videos — paste any link and it just works.

HOW TO

How to get a transcript from a YouTube Short

1. Open the Short and copy its link

On the Short, tap Share and copy the link, or copy the youtube.com/shorts/… URL straight from the address bar.

2. Paste it and click Get Shorts Transcript

Drop the link into the box above and press the button. The Short’s captions are pulled and shown as text, synced to the clip.

3. Read, search, or copy the text

Skim the full script, search for a specific line, or copy it in one click — perfect for studying a viral hook or grabbing a recipe.

4. Summarise with AI or download

Send the transcript to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for an instant summary, or download it in any of six formats.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the transcript of a YouTube Short?

Copy the Shorts link (from the Share button or the address bar) and paste it above, then click Get Shorts Transcript. The text appears in seconds.

Does it work with youtube.com/shorts links?

Yes. Both youtube.com/shorts/… links and regular watch links work.

Can I summarise a Short with AI?

Yes. Use the AI Summary button to send the transcript to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini in one click.

What if a Short has no captions?

A transcript can only be generated when the Short has captions or auto-generated subtitles. Most spoken Shorts do.