YouTube Transcript Generator

Generate a transcript from your YouTube video with a full video editing suite to download and edit your subtitles directly.

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Accurate transcripts for your own YouTube videos

Kapwing accurately transcribes YouTube videos for you to create your own subtitles ready-to-be edited, animated, or translated.

Download a file in different formats

Download the generated YouTube transcript as a .TXT, .SRT, or .VTT—all compatible from and to subtitles. Renew and publish your video transcript at any time, in any format.

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Skim through your YouTube transcript to get a quick summary, fast

Never miss any details with an accurate transcription to quickly skim through and find key moments. If you’re in a time crunch, use the YouTube Clip Maker to get a transcript and trimmed down clips of the best parts of your video.

Get a transcript

Skim through your YouTube transcript to get a quick summary, fast

Translate your transcript into different languages for YouTube captioning

Charge your video with multilingual support. Having your YouTube video transcribed in different languages lets you expand to audiences you haven’t before. Start localizing your content with translated subtitles and transcriptions.

Transcribe my video

Translate your transcript into different languages for YouTube captioning

“As a social media agency owner, there's a variety of video needs that my clients have. From adding subtitles to resizing videos for various platforms, Kapwing makes it possible for us to create incredible content that consistently exceeds client expectations.”

Vannesia Darby

CEO of Moxie Nashville

Online video editor

Edit your videos with our fast, powerful video editor. Accessible for beginners, feature-rich for pros. Available on any device.

Magic subtitles

Add word-by-word captions to any video with Kapwing's subtitle generator. Change colors, fonts, and add animations or transitions.

Generative AI

Text to video is here. Create videos with a simple text prompt that include stock clips, music, subtitles, and transitions.

Collaborative editing

Organize footage and files with a shared workspace. Quickly review and share feedback with your team using real-time comments.

Edit video with text

Edit a video just by editing text. Trim videos or clip sections by removing text from the video's auto-generated transcript.

Automatic resize

Crop, flip, or resize videos to fit any platform. Built-in social media Safe Zones ensure your content always fits correctly.

Instant transcripts

Transcribe video to text with a single click. Repurpose audio or video content into articles and text posts, or convert to subtitles.

Translation & dubbing

Reach a global audience and translate videos in 70+ languages. Accurate translation for video subtitles and voice overs.

Enhance audio quality

Clean audio in seconds, remove background noise from videos, add music and effects, and split or merge audio with our built-in audio editor.

“Kapwing is probably the most important tool for me and my team. [It's] smart, fast, easy to use and full of features that are exactly what we need to make our workflow faster and more effective. We love it more each day and it keeps getting better.”

Panos Papagapiou

Managing Partner at Epathlon

How to Get a Transcript from a YouTube Video

Upload video
Open a blank project. Then, upload your YouTube video file or paste the URL link.
Transcribe YouTube video
Open the "Transcript" tab and adjust your preferred language setting. Then, click "Generate Transcript."
Download text file
Once you’ve generated the text, click the download icon (a downwards-pointing arrow), and download a .VTT, .SRT, or .TXT text format.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert a YouTube video to text?

In Kapwing, paste a YouTube URL link to upload your video and open the Transcript tab in the left-hand toolbar. Select Trim with Transcript to transcribe your YouTube video and get a text version.

Where can I get the transcript to YouTube videos?

You can obtain transcripts for YouTube videos using a reliable YouTube Transcript Generator. One highly recommended tool is Kapwing's online platform. Simply upload your YouTube video to Kapwing, and it will generate an accurate text transcript for you.

What’s the best transcription software to transcribe YouTube videos?

When it comes to transcribing YouTube videos, one of the top choices is Kapwing. Rated 4.8 stars on Google with 4,750+ reviews, it's a highly rated tool for accurate and efficient transcription. You can use Kapwing's online video transcription software to transcribe your YouTube videos easily.

Can I add subtitles to my YouTube video with a transcript?

Yes, you can add subtitles to your YouTube video using a transcript. Kapwing's online platform not only transcribes videos but also allows you to add subtitles seamlessly. Simply paste your transcript or use the one generated by Kapwing, and it will help you create subtitles for your YouTube video.

What's different about Kapwing?

Easy

Start creating immediately with thousands of templates and copyright free videos, images, music, and GIFs. Repurpose content from the internet by pasting a link.

Free

Kapwing is completely free to start. Just upload a video and start editing. Supercharge your editing workflow with our powerful online tools.

Accessible

Automatically subtitle and translate videos with our AI-powered Subtitler tool. Caption your videos in seconds, so that no viewers get left behind.

Online

Kapwing is cloud based, which means your videos are wherever you are. Use it on any device and access your content anywhere in the world.

No spam or ads

We don't serve ads: we're committed to building a quality, trustworthy website. And we will never spam you nor sell your information to anyone.

Powerful

Kapwing works hard to help make the content you want, when you want it. Get started on your project today.

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Best online video service ever. And a miracle for deaf people.

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CEO at MOXIE Nashville

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[It] works perfectly for me. Have been using Kapwing for a year or so, and their automatic subtitle tool gets better and better every week, it's rare that I have to correct a word. Keep up the good work!

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