Free video transcripts for creators
Free YouTube Transcript Generator
Less replaying. More useful words from the videos you save.
YouTubeYour video, in words.
Paste a video link above. Your transcript will appear here, ready to read and copy.
Free transcript preview · No account required
How to use this tool
- Copy a YouTube watch link, Shorts link, or youtu.be share link.
- Get the available captions or an audio transcript and copy the text.
- Download ChillScript to save the video alongside your other inspiration.
From a saved video to something useful
Use a transcript to review an explanation or read the structure of a YouTube Short. Keep the spoken content as a reference, then save the original video in ChillScript when you want it in your creator library.
Questions, answered
Does this work with YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste a public Shorts URL or a regular YouTube video link. Source availability and processing limits still apply.
Can I get a transcript without captions?
The tool first looks for accessible captions and can attempt audio transcription when captions are unavailable. Restricted or inaccessible videos may still fail. Long videos can exceed processing limits.
Is the transcript tool free?
Yes, with limited free usage: up to three video requests per network per day. Shared networks use the same allowance. Availability also depends on overall capacity. ChillScript App features have separate plans and usage limits.
What happens to my transcript?
Results are held temporarily on our server for this session and are not saved as App notes. Copy anything you want to keep. A server restart or session expiry can remove results. AI providers process content to deliver transcription.