Free YouTube Transcript Downloader
Paste any YouTube video → get its full transcript in seconds. Download as SRT · VTT · TXT · JSON, timestamped. No signup.
Every format you need
SRT and VTT are timestamped subtitle formats for captions and video editors. TXT is the clean full transcript. JSONkeeps every timestamped segment — ideal for feeding a video's content to an AI agent or LLM.
Want the whole channel?
This tool pulls one video. Channel X-Ray pulls every transcript on a channel, plus every comment classified into what the audience wants and an agent-ready soul pack — one report, pay once.
FAQ
How do I download a YouTube transcript?
Paste a YouTube video URL above and the full transcript appears in seconds. Download it as SRT, VTT, plain text (TXT) or JSON. No signup.
What formats can I export?
SRT and VTT (timestamped subtitle files), TXT (clean full text), and JSON (every timestamped segment).
Is it free?
Yes. Single-video transcripts are free with no account. Whole-channel transcripts (every video) come with the paid Channel X-Ray report.
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