Question 1

Is this YouTube transcript generator really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! YT2Translate is a 100% free YouTube to text converter with no hidden fees or usage limits. Extract YouTube transcripts, download YouTube subtitles, copy YouTube captions, and translate to 30+ languages—all completely free. No sign-up required, no credit card needed, unlimited transcriptions forever.

Question 2

How do I download YouTube transcripts with timestamps?

Accepted Answer

Simply paste any YouTube video URL, click 'Get Transcript', and you'll instantly get the full transcript with timestamps. You can then download in TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON format. Our YouTube transcript generator automatically includes accurate timestamps for every line of text, perfect for video editing and subtitle creation.

Question 3

Can I translate YouTube subtitles to Hindi, Spanish, French, or other languages?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Our YouTube subtitle translator supports 30+ languages including Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Swedish, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, and many more. Extract the original transcript and translate to any supported language instantly with AI-powered translation.

Question 4

How do I download YouTube SRT or VTT subtitle files?

Accepted Answer

After extracting the transcript, simply select your preferred format (SRT, VTT, TXT, or JSON) and click download. Download YouTube SRT subtitles with timestamps for importing into video editors like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or any subtitle software. VTT format is perfect for web-based video players.

Question 5

What if a YouTube video doesn't have closed captions?

Accepted Answer

No problem! If a video doesn't have official YouTube captions, our AI-powered transcription automatically uses OpenAI's Whisper technology to generate accurate transcripts. Whisper AI supports all major languages and delivers 95%+ accuracy even with background noise, accents, and technical terminology.

Question 6

Can I extract transcripts from multiple YouTube videos at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our batch YouTube transcript extractor allows you to process up to 10 YouTube videos simultaneously. Perfect for content creators, researchers, and businesses who need to transcribe multiple videos quickly.

Question 7

How accurate is the YouTube transcript extraction?

Accepted Answer

Official YouTube captions (when available) are 99%+ accurate. For videos without captions, our AI transcription (OpenAI Whisper) delivers 95-99% accuracy depending on audio quality.

Question 8

Can I copy YouTube transcripts to use in my content?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Use the 'Copy to Clipboard' button to instantly copy YouTube transcript text for use in blog posts, articles, study notes, or any other content.