Download YouTube TranscriptsPaste URL → choose language → export JSON
Extract captions from any public YouTube video. We return a structured response with title and caption segments.
Why use this transcript downloader
Clean JSON export
Download structured captions with start, duration, and text. Perfect for summaries, indexing, or repurposing.
No signup
Paste a link and fetch. Works on desktop and mobile, and we don’t store your transcripts.
Multi-language
Choose a language code to request captions in that language when available.
How it works
Copy URL
Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser.
Choose language
Pick your caption language (e.g., en, es, fr, de, it).
Export JSON
Preview the transcript and download as a JSON file.
Notes
- • Transcripts are available only for videos with captions enabled.
- • Availability and accuracy depend on the source captions.
- • Use responsibly and respect YouTube’s Terms and the creator’s rights.
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Perfect for
Content Creators
Turn long videos into summaries, hooks, and repurposed content
Educators & Students
Extract lecture notes and study materials from educational videos
Researchers
Index and analyze content for quotes, topics, and timestamps
Developers
Parse transcripts programmatically for AI training or automation
Why use our transcript downloader
Structured JSON
Clean data format with timestamps, duration, and text for easy parsing.
Multi-language
Request transcripts in 50+ languages when available on the video.
Fast fetching
Get transcripts in seconds without complex setup or processing delays.
Privacy focused
Transcripts stream directly to you. We don't store your data.
No signup required
Paste URL and download. No accounts, no limits, no hassle.
Works everywhere
Mobile, tablet, and desktop. All modern browsers supported.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I get a transcript?
Some videos do not have captions enabled or are region/age restricted. Those videos won't return transcripts.
Which languages are supported?
We pass the language you select to the caption service. Transcripts are returned when captions exist for that language.
Do you store my transcript?
No. We fetch the transcript and return it to your browser. You can download it as JSON.
Can I use this commercially?
Always respect the creator's rights and YouTube's Terms. Use transcripts responsibly for lawful purposes.
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