Download YouTube Video Transcript
Generate and download transcripts as TXT or SRT files. Keep them offline, import them anywhere.
2 free transcript downloads per day — no signup required
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What file formats you get, what source TubeScript uses, and when AI is needed.
Can I download a YouTube transcript?
Yes. After generating a transcript, you can copy the text or download it as TXT or SRT. SRT keeps subtitle timing; TXT is best for notes, research, and documents.
Does TubeScript use YouTube captions or AI first?
TubeScript checks YouTube captions first. Manual captions are preferred, then auto-generated captions. AI transcription is only used when no usable caption track is available.
How fast is TubeScript?
Cached transcripts are usually returned almost instantly. Fresh captioned videos typically finish in seconds. Videos without captions take longer because they require AI audio transcription.
Is TubeScript free?
Yes. TubeScript gives free users 2 transcripts per day without signup. Paid plans add unlimited web transcripts, AI summaries, and API access depending on the plan.
Three steps to a downloadable transcript
Paste the YouTube URL
Copy the URL of any YouTube video and paste it into the input field above. TubeScript accepts standard YouTube links, shortened youtu.be links, and playlist URLs.
Generate the transcript
Click "Get Transcript" and wait for the AI to process the video audio. Processing takes 30 to 90 seconds for most videos. The transcript streams in real-time as it's generated.
Download your file
Click the Download button and choose your preferred format. TXT gives you clean plain text. SRT gives you a subtitle file with timestamps that can be imported into video editors.
Download formats
TXT — Plain Text
A clean text file with the full transcript and optional timestamps. Perfect for note-taking, research, content repurposing, or importing into documents. Opens in any text editor on any platform.
SRT — Subtitle File
The industry-standard subtitle format with precise timestamps. Import directly into video editors like Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve. Also compatible with media players like VLC for viewing captions offline.
Why download a transcript?
An online transcript viewer is useful for quick reference, but a downloadable file gives you permanent access. You can search through transcripts offline, share them with colleagues, import them into research tools, or use them as the basis for blog posts and articles.
Video editors download SRT files to add subtitles to their own content or to reference timestamps when editing clips from longer videos.
Researchers download TXT files to build searchable archives of interview transcripts, lecture notes, and documentary content.
Content creators download transcripts to repurpose YouTube content into blog posts, newsletter copy, or social media threads without having to re-watch and manually transcribe.
Students download transcripts of lectures, tutorials, and educational videos to create study notes they can highlight, annotate, and search through during exam preparation.
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Download your first transcript
Paste a YouTube URL to generate and download a transcript as TXT or SRT.