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YouTube to Transcript — Free on Every Watch Page
The free YouTube to transcript Chrome extension: read captions, generate AI summaries, notes, and quizzes — without leaving the video or pasting URLs into another site.
On YouTube watch pages
AI summaries & notes
One-click copy
Multiple caption languages
How it works
No copy-pasting links. The extension lives inside YouTube and reads captions from the video you’re watching.
Open a YouTube video
Go to any watch page. The panel appears in the right sidebar with the full transcript loaded.
Generate with AI
Pick Summary, Key insights, Action items, or more. Sign in once, then copy or regenerate results.
Everything you need on one panel
Built for learning, research, and content creation — right where you already watch videos.
Full transcript viewer
See timed captions segment by segment. Jump through the video by clicking any line in the transcript.
AI generation presets
Summaries, key insights, short TL;DR, action items, and deeper insight cards — all from the same captions.
Caption language picker
Videos with multiple subtitle tracks? Switch languages in the dropdown before you generate.
Copy & regenerate
Copy results with one click, or regenerate for a fresh take. Premium unlocks unlimited generations.
Built for YouTube — not another paste-URL site
A durable Chrome extension that stays on the watch page. Summarize, take notes, and read captions without leaving the video.
Youtube To Transcript
- Lives in the YouTube sidebar — transcript + AI in one place
- No copying video URLs or opening separate tabs every time
- Synced transcript viewer that follows playback
- Summary, insights, action items, and more AI presets
- Caption language picker, copy, and regenerate
- Free tier with 10 AI generations per day
Typical paste-URL tools
- Leave YouTube for each new video
- Copy-paste links and wait on a separate site
- No synced transcript while you watch
- Limited or inconsistent AI tool sets
- Harder to regenerate or switch caption languages
- Often tied to one-off page visits, not daily workflow
Everything in Premium
- Unlimited AI generations
- All generation types included
- Cancel anytime from billing portal
- Secure checkout with Stripe
Why use Youtube To Transcript?
For note takers
Pause less, learn more. Generate a structured summary while you watch, then copy it straight into your notes, Notion, or study doc.
- Turn long lectures into digestible summaries
- Extract action items from tutorials
- Keep the transcript alongside the video
For content creators
Repurpose video content faster. Use AI output as a starting point for blogs, newsletters, show notes, and social posts.
- Draft posts from video transcripts
- Pull key quotes and takeaways
- Reach readers who prefer text over video
FAQ
How do I get a YouTube transcript?
You can use YouTube's built-in transcript, an online paste-URL tool, or our Chrome extension that loads captions in the sidebar on any watch page. See our free transcript guide for details.
Is this a YouTube to transcript website?
No — it is a Chrome extension that works inside YouTube. Unlike tubetranscript-style sites, you never paste a URL. Open a video and the transcript panel appears automatically. Compare extension vs online tools.
Do I need to paste a YouTube link?
No. Unlike transcript websites, this is a Chrome extension. Just open any YouTube watch page and the panel loads automatically.
Is it free to try?
Yes — the extension includes a free tier with limited AI generations. Premium plans start at €5.99/week, €13.99/month, or €39.99/year for unlimited use.
What videos does it work on?
Any YouTube watch page with captions (manual or auto-generated). Pick the available language in the transcript dropdown.
How do I upgrade to Premium?
Use Buy Premium inside the extension or visit our Premium page. Billing is handled securely through Stripe.
Ready to try it?
Install the extension, open a YouTube video, and generate your first AI summary in under a minute.