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Transcribe YouTube videos and audio files to text

Paste a YouTube link below and get a real transcript in seconds — no sign-up needed to try. Export TXT, SRT subtitles, or JSON after you sign in free.

We'll show you the first ~2 minutes instantly. Sign in free to see the full transcript and export SRT/TXT.

Prefer to sign in first? Sign in with Google — 10 free transcriptions every month.

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YouTube transcription

Paste any YouTube URL — public, unlisted, or long-form — and get a full transcript with timestamps.

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Audio & video files

Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, or WEBM. Up to 200MB per file with speaker-aware punctuation.

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Export TXT, SRT, JSON

One-click export for subtitles, captions, blog posts, or downstream AI pipelines.

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50+ languages

Transcribe and translate between English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, and more.

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AI summaries

Turn long videos and podcasts into concise summaries, chapters, and key takeaways.

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Private & secure

Your files are processed on encrypted servers and auto-deleted after transcription completes.

How to transcribe a video in 3 steps

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Paste or upload

Drop in a YouTube link or upload an audio/video file from your device.

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AI transcribes

Our speech-to-text engine turns audio into accurate text with timestamps in seconds.

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Export or copy

Download as TXT, SRT subtitles, or JSON — or copy straight to your clipboard.

Popular use cases

One tool for creators, podcasters, students, and journalists.

Simple, honest pricing

Free

Perfect for occasional use

$0

  • ✅ 10 transcriptions / month
  • ✅ YouTube + file upload
  • ✅ TXT, SRT, JSON export
  • ✅ 50+ languages
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Pro

For creators and professionals

$7/mo

  • ✅ Unlimited transcriptions
  • ✅ AI summaries & chapters
  • ✅ Priority processing
  • ✅ Long-form video support
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Frequently asked questions

How do I transcribe a YouTube video to text?

Sign in with Google, paste the YouTube URL, pick your language, and click Transcribe. Your transcript is ready in seconds with clickable timestamps.

Is EasyTranscripts really free?

Yes. Every account gets 10 free transcriptions per month with no credit card. Upgrade to Pro any time for unlimited use.

What files can I upload?

MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, WEBM — up to 200MB per file.

Can I download SRT subtitles?

Yes — every transcript exports to SRT, ready for YouTube Studio, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut.

What languages are supported?

50+ including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

Ready to transcribe your first video?

No card. No sign-up needed to try — paste a link and see the first ~2 minutes free.