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Paste your YouTube link
Simply copy the video URL and paste it into the field above.
Free YouTube Transcript Generator
Generate accurate text from any YouTube video instantly. Export to TXT or SRT. Free AI-powered tool.
How it works
Workflow your videos fast.
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AI processes the audio
Our engine extracts the speech with near-human accuracy.
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Export and integrate
Download your ready-to-use transcript in TXT, SRT, or JSON.
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“YouTube transcript cleanup that used to take 45 minutes now takes under five.”
Mila, content strategist
“Bulk processing is finally reliable enough for agency client delivery.”
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Why teams use TranscriptGo for YouTube
- ✓YouTube URLs are processed with a social-first pipeline built for short-form and creator content.
- ✓Exports are ready for editors, PMs and automation workflows without manual cleanup.
- ✓Credit usage stays predictable: no subscription lock-in and no charge on failed jobs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I transcribe public YouTube videos without editing the link?
Yes. Paste the public YouTube URL directly and TranscriptGo handles the extraction pipeline automatically.
How are credits consumed?
1 credit equals 1 minute of audio, rounded up with ceil(duration_seconds / 60).
What happens if transcription fails?
Failed jobs are never charged. Credits are only debited after a successful completed job.
Can I export subtitles?
Yes. Premium jobs can be exported in TXT, SRT, VTT and JSON formats.
How long are transcripts kept?
Free jobs are kept for 7 days. Premium jobs are kept for 90 days.
Do you support agency-scale usage?
Yes. Bulk upload, API access and webhook delivery are available for premium workflows.