PixScriptFree YouTube Transcript Generator
Paste a YouTube link and get the full transcript in seconds — free, no signup.
Free once per visitor · videos up to 5 minutes · no signup required
Turn any YouTube video into clean, readable text. Our free YouTube transcript tool pulls the spoken words from the video — using YouTube's own captions where available, and AI transcription when they're not — so you get an accurate transcript without watching the whole thing. Great for research, notes, repurposing content, and accessibility.
How it works
Paste the URL
Copy any YouTube video or Shorts link and paste it above.
We transcribe it
We fetch the audio and turn it into accurate text in seconds.
Copy your transcript
Read it on the page and copy it with one click — no account needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the YouTube transcript tool really free?
Yes — you get one free transcript per visitor, with videos up to 5 minutes. For unlimited transcripts and longer videos, start a 7-day free trial.
Do I need to sign in?
No. The free tool works without an account. You only sign up if you want unlimited use, subtitles, summaries, or longer videos.
Does it work on YouTube Shorts?
Yes, it works on standard YouTube videos and Shorts.
Can I get timestamps or SRT subtitles?
Timestamps, SRT/VTT subtitle export, AI summaries, and translation are available on a paid plan — start a free trial to unlock them.
Need more than one YouTube transcript?
Start a 7-day free trial for unlimited transcription, longer videos, SRT/VTT subtitles, AI summaries, translation, and bulk processing.
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