Free YouTube Transcript Generator
Extract YouTube Video Transcripts to Text in Seconds
Works with every major platform
Everything you need to work with video content
Transcribe across 7 platforms, build a searchable library, and connect your AI agents via API.
7 Platforms, One Tool
YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Paste any video URL.
AI-Powered Accuracy
Automatic language detection with accurate timestamps. Native captions when available, AI transcription as fallback.
Transcript Library
Save transcripts to your library. Organize with collections. Full-text search across all your content.
5 Export Formats
Plain text, SRT subtitles, WebVTT, timestamped text, and structured JSON. Download or copy instantly.
API for AI Agents
REST API with Bearer auth. Your AI agents can transcribe videos and pull from your library programmatically.
Smart Caching
Previously transcribed URLs are cached globally. Repeat requests return instantly at reduced cost.
How it works
From video URL to searchable transcript in under 10 seconds.
Copy a YouTube Link
Grab the URL from any YouTube video, Short, or livestream recording. Standard and shortened links both work.
Transcribe with AI
Paste the link and let our AI extract every spoken word. Even videos without built-in captions are supported.
Download or Share
View the full timestamped transcript, copy it as plain text, or export as an SRT subtitle file.
Why use YouTube Transcript
Turn video content into actionable text for your workflows.
Turn Videos into Articles
Convert any YouTube video into a written article, blog post, or study guide. Repurpose long-form content without rewriting from scratch.
Search Inside Any Video
With a full transcript, you can use Ctrl+F to find any moment. No more scrubbing through hours of footage to find one quote.
Improve Your Own Content
Review transcripts of your uploads to refine your speaking, reduce filler words, and tighten your messaging for future videos.
Built for speed, accuracy, and scale
From a single TikTok clip to an entire YouTube channel — transcribe, organize, and access your content programmatically.
7
Platforms Supported
50K+
Transcripts Delivered
5
Export Formats
<10s
Average Turnaround
SoScripted vs the rest
See how YouTube Transcript on SoScripted compares to other transcription tools.
SoScripted
- Works on Any YouTube Video
- AI Transcription Beyond Auto-Captions
- SRT Export Included
- Handles Long-Form Content
Other tools
- Limited to Videos with Captions
- Relies on YouTube's Own Captions
- Text-Only Output
- Short Videos Only
Trusted by creators and developers
Thousands of creators, researchers, and AI developers rely on SoScripted every day.
Turned Hours of Work into Minutes
“I transcribe my own videos for blog posts and show notes. What used to take me hours of manual work now happens in under a minute.”
David R.
YouTuber & Educator · 2025-09-02
Essential Tool for Academic Research
“I rely on this for my PhD research. I transcribe lecture recordings and interviews so I can search through them with keyword queries. Absolute lifesaver.”
Priya K.
Graduate Researcher · 2025-08-14
Streamlined My Editing Workflow
“Getting accurate transcripts before I start cutting saves so much time. I can find the exact timestamps I need without scrubbing through the whole video.”
Carlos M.
Video Editor · 2025-07-30
Who uses YouTube Transcript
Teams and individuals across industries rely on SoScripted for their transcription needs.
Educators & Students
Transcribe lectures, tutorials, and educational content for study notes, accessibility, and offline review.
YouTube Creators
Generate show notes, blog posts, and social clips from your own video content automatically.
Researchers & Journalists
Transcribe interviews, documentaries, and source material for citation, analysis, and fact-checking.
SEO Professionals
Extract keyword-rich transcripts to improve video page rankings and create companion written content.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start with 3 free credits. Subscribe for monthly allowance, or buy packs on demand.
Free
Try it out — no credit card needed.
- 3 free credits to start
- All 7 platforms
- Transcript library
- 5 export formats
- Smart caching
Starter
50 credits/month
- All 7 platforms
- Transcript library + collections
- Full-text search
- 6 export formats
- Smart caching saves credits
Pro
200 credits/month
- Everything in Starter
- REST API access
- Webhooks
- Batch import
- Library API for AI agents
Business
700 credits/month
- Everything in Pro
- Channel monitors
- Markdown export for AI
- Priority support
Or buy credit packs
One-time purchases. Credits never expire. Mix with any plan.
$999.99
$0.040/credit
$249.99
$0.050/credit
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$0.067/credit
$49.99
$0.100/credit
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$9.99
$0.20/credit
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about platforms, pricing, and API access.
From the blog
All postsVideo Is the Largest Untapped Knowledge Base
500 hours upload to YouTube every minute. Most never gets indexed as text.
Why AI Agents Need Video Transcription
AI agents can't watch videos. Transcription bridges that gap.
Best Transcription API for AI Agents
SoScripted vs Supadata vs AssemblyAI vs Deepgram for agent workflows.
Free transcript generators for every platform
Transcribe videos from any major social media platform with AI-powered accuracy.
Start transcribing in seconds
Paste any video URL and get an accurate, timestamped transcript. No credit card required to start.