Question 1

How does the YouTube transcript generator work?

Accepted Answer

Our tool uses advanced AI technology to extract transcripts from YouTube videos. Simply paste a YouTube URL, and we'll automatically fetch and process the video's audio to generate an accurate text transcript with timestamps.

Question 2

Is this tool completely free to use?

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Yes! Our YouTube transcript generator is completely free with no registration required. You can generate transcripts from any public YouTube video without any limitations or costs.

Question 3

How accurate are the generated transcripts?

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Our AI-powered transcription technology provides high accuracy for most videos. However, accuracy can vary depending on video quality, speaker clarity, background noise, and accents. We recommend reviewing the transcript for any critical applications.

Question 4

What video formats and lengths are supported?

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We support most public YouTube videos regardless of length. However, very long videos (over 2 hours) may take longer to process. The tool works with various video formats and audio qualities available on YouTube.

Question 5

Can I download the transcript in different formats?

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Yes! You can download transcripts in multiple formats. The tool offers three transcript views: Plain Text (clean transcript without timestamps), With Timestamps (includes time codes), and Interactive (clickable timestamps that sync with video playback). You can download both the plain text and timestamped versions as .txt files, and also copy any format directly to your clipboard.

Question 6

Are there any limitations on which YouTube videos I can transcribe?

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The tool works with most public YouTube videos. However, some limitations include: private videos, age-restricted content, videos with disabled captions, or content that violates YouTube's terms of service.

Question 7

How long does it take to generate a transcript?

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Transcript generation is quick! Short videos (under 10 minutes) typically process in under a minute, while longer videos may take several minutes. You'll see a progress indicator during processing, and most transcripts are ready in just a few moments.

Question 8

Can I use this for educational or research purposes?

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Absolutely! This tool is perfect for students, researchers, and educators who need to transcribe lectures, interviews, educational content, or research materials from YouTube videos.

Question 9

Is my data stored or shared?

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We respect your privacy. Video URLs and generated transcripts are processed temporarily and not stored permanently on our servers. We don't share or sell any user data.

Question 10

What languages are supported?

Accepted Answer

Our transcription technology works best with English content but can handle other languages as well. Accuracy may vary for non-English content, and we recommend checking the results for important applications.

Question 11

Is the copy prompt optimized for AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini?

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Yes! The generated transcripts are formatted to work seamlessly with AI language models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. You can easily copy the transcript and paste it directly into these tools for summarization, analysis, or study purposes. This makes it perfect for creating study notes, extracting key points, or getting AI-powered insights from video content.

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