YouTube Transcript in English
Generate English transcripts from supported public YouTube videos. Caption extraction with AI fallback. No signup required.
2 free transcripts per day — no signup required
Get English transcripts in three steps
Paste the YouTube URL
Copy the URL of a public YouTube video with English audio and paste it into the input field. TubeScript accepts standard YouTube links, shortened youtu.be links, and Shorts URLs.
Select English
Choose English from the language selector and click "Get Transcript." TubeScript's AI analyzes the audio and generates a English transcript with accurate timestamps.
Copy or download
Read the English transcript inline, copy it to your clipboard with one click, or download it as a TXT or SRT file. Pro users get additional export options and AI-powered summaries.
Why use TubeScript for English transcripts
YouTube's built-in transcript feature is unreliable for English content. Auto-generated captions frequently misinterpret words, omit punctuation, and produce text that is difficult to read. Many English-language videos have no captions at all.
TubeScript first uses available captions and can fall back to AI audio transcription for supported public videos. Private, restricted, or unavailable videos may not be accessible. Results include punctuation, sentence boundaries, and timestamps when the source supports them.
Processing time varies with video length, caption availability, and current capacity. There is nothing to install or account to create. Paste a URL, selectEnglish, and TubeScript begins processing the transcript.
Common use cases
Academic research
Students and researchers convert English-language lectures, conference talks, and interviews into searchable text for notes, citations, and literature reviews.
Content repurposing
Marketers and creators turn English YouTube videos into blog posts, newsletters, and social media threads without manual transcription.
Accessibility
Generate accurate English transcripts for videos that lack captions, making content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get an English transcript from a YouTube video?
Paste a public YouTube URL into TubeScript and click "Get Transcript." The AI generates a full English transcript with timestamps in under two minutes. No account required.
Does TubeScript work on videos without English captions?
When usable captions are unavailable, TubeScript can transcribe supported public videos from the audio. Accuracy varies with audio quality, accents, and overlapping speakers.
Can I download the English transcript?
Yes. After generating the transcript, you can copy it to your clipboard or download it as a TXT or SRT file.
Is the English transcript generator free?
Yes. TubeScript offers 2 free transcripts per day with no signup. For unlimited transcripts, upgrade to the Pro plan at $9.99/month.
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Get your English transcript
Paste any YouTube URL and get a full English transcript with timestamps in seconds.