YouTube Transcript Generator

Get the full text of any YouTube video. FreeTheVideo uses AI to transcribe YouTube videos into a clean, timestamped transcript you can read, copy, or search.

How to Get a YouTube Transcript

1. Paste the YouTube link on FreeTheVideo and fetch the video
2. Click Transcribe
3. Get a timestamped transcript in seconds — copy or search it

Features

• Timestamped — jump to any moment
• TL;DR summary — get the key points without reading it all (try video summaries)
• Works on any video — even ones with no captions
• Free for short videos — cached transcripts are free for everyone

Powered by Google Gemini AI. Need other platforms? See video transcription and TikTok transcripts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a transcript of a YouTube video?

Paste the YouTube link on FreeTheVideo, fetch the video, and click Transcribe to get a timestamped transcript.

Does it work on videos without captions?

Yes. The AI transcribes the audio directly, so it works even when YouTube has no captions.

Is it free?

Short videos are free, and any transcript that's already been generated is free for everyone.