Download YouTube transcript
Paste a public YouTube link and download its transcript as plain text with timestamps — free with an AgentBody account, no software to install.
- Full Transcript With Timestamps
- Works On Any Public Video
- Multiple Caption Tracks
- Copy Or Save The Text
- Runs In The Browser
- Free With An Account
Input
Output
Run the tool to see the result here.
Features
This YouTube transcript downloader extracts the caption track from any public video and returns the full text with timestamps you can copy or save.
Full Transcript With Timestamps
Every extraction returns the complete caption track — text plus per-segment timestamps — so you can cite the exact moment a phrase appears or jump back to the video to verify context.
Works On Any Public Video
Paste a watch URL, a youtu.be short link, or a Shorts link. The downloader resolves every common YouTube link shape; only private, deleted, and age-restricted videos fail.
Multiple Caption Tracks
When a video offers captions in several languages, you can request a specific track — manually written captions or auto-generated ones — instead of settling for whatever the player defaults to.
Copy Or Save The Text
The transcript arrives as clean plain text with timestamps, ready to copy into notes, paste into a document, or feed into a summarizer. No formatting cleanup needed after download.
Runs In The Browser
No software installation, no browser extension, no YouTube login. The tool works the same on desktop and mobile — paste the link and read the transcript.
Free With An Account
The tool runs on your AgentBody account, which is free to create and includes starter credit. Each extraction draws a small, fixed amount from your balance — the price is shown on the pricing page.
How to use
Download a YouTube transcript online in three steps.
Copy The Video Link
Open the video on YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar, or tap Share → Copy Link in the app. Watch pages, Shorts, and youtu.be links all work.
Sign In With A Free Account
Open the downloader and sign in with a free AgentBody account. The account ties extractions to your usage and unlocks the same endpoint via API.
Paste The Link
Paste the YouTube URL into the input field. The downloader validates the link before starting, so malformed URLs are rejected immediately.
Pick The Caption Track
If the video has captions in multiple languages, choose the track you want — or keep the default. Both manual and auto-generated captions are supported.
Run The Extraction
Start the extraction and wait a few seconds. The downloader fetches the caption track from the video and returns it as structured text.
Copy Or Download The Transcript
Read the transcript inline, copy it to your clipboard, or save it as a text file. The timestamps stay attached so you can cite moments precisely.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a transcript from a YouTube video?
Copy the video link, paste it into the downloader, and run the extraction. The transcript returns as plain text with timestamps in a few seconds, ready to copy or save. No software installation or YouTube login is required.
Is this YouTube transcript downloader free?
The downloader runs on your AgentBody account, which is free to create and includes starter credit. Each extraction draws a small, fixed amount from your balance — the exact price is shown on the pricing page, and failed requests are not billed.
Can I download transcripts from any YouTube video?
Any public video with a caption track works — manually written or auto-generated. Private videos, deleted videos, age-restricted content, and videos with captions disabled by the uploader cannot be extracted.
Does the transcript include timestamps?
Yes. The transcript arrives with per-segment timestamps, so every line of text is tied to the moment it is spoken. This makes it easy to cite specific moments or jump back to the video for context.
Can I get a transcript in a different language?
When the video offers caption tracks in multiple languages, you can request a specific track. The downloader lists what is available and extracts the one you choose.
What can I do with a downloaded transcript?
Common uses include note-taking, quoting with timestamps, feeding the text into a summarizer, writing blog posts from video content, and making lectures searchable. Always respect the creator's copyright when republishing.