YouTube to Text Converter Extract Text from Any Video Instantly

Convert YouTube videos to text in seconds. Get accurate, timestamped transcripts with 99.9% success rate. Perfect for research, content creation, and learning. Free forever.

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How Our AI Video Summarizer Works

Advanced AI technology that understands video content like a human expert

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AI Analyzes

Advanced AI models extract audio, transcript, and visual context

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AI Understands

Natural language processing identifies key topics and insights

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AI Summarizes

Generates concise summaries in your preferred language

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Why Choose Our YouTube to Text Converter?

The most powerful video to text conversion tool available

Lightning Fast

Convert videos to text in under 30 seconds. No more manual transcription.

Timestamped Text

Get text with clickable timestamps. Jump to any moment in the video.

111 Languages

Convert videos in any language and translate to 111+ languages.

Multiple Formats

Download as TXT, SRT, VTT, or copy to clipboard instantly.

99.9% Accuracy

4-tier extraction system ensures accurate text every time.

Free Forever

3 conversions per day free, forever. No credit card required.

Trusted by 500K+ Users Worldwide

See why researchers, content creators, and students love our converter

Sarah Martinez

Sarah Martinez

Research Assistant

Convert interview videos to text for my research in minutes. Saves hours of manual transcription!

Emma Rodriguez

Emma Rodriguez

Content Writer

Repurpose video content into blog posts instantly. The text quality is amazing!

David Thompson

David Thompson

Student

Convert lecture videos to text for easier studying. Can search and highlight key concepts!

Robert Chen

Robert Chen

Journalist

Extract quotes from video interviews accurately. Perfect for article research!

Michael Kumar

Michael Kumar

YouTuber

Convert my videos to text for SEO optimization. Helps with video descriptions!

Lisa Wang

Lisa Wang

Translator

Convert videos and translate the text to multiple languages. Incredible tool!

Priya Singh

Priya Singh

Legal Assistant

Convert deposition videos to text for case files. Accurate and time-saving!

Ahmed Hassan

Ahmed Hassan

Podcaster

Convert podcast episodes to text for show notes. Makes content accessible!

Sarah Martinez

Sarah Martinez

Research Assistant

Convert interview videos to text for my research in minutes. Saves hours of manual transcription!

Emma Rodriguez

Emma Rodriguez

Content Writer

Repurpose video content into blog posts instantly. The text quality is amazing!

David Thompson

David Thompson

Student

Convert lecture videos to text for easier studying. Can search and highlight key concepts!

Robert Chen

Robert Chen

Journalist

Extract quotes from video interviews accurately. Perfect for article research!

Michael Kumar

Michael Kumar

YouTuber

Convert my videos to text for SEO optimization. Helps with video descriptions!

Lisa Wang

Lisa Wang

Translator

Convert videos and translate the text to multiple languages. Incredible tool!

Priya Singh

Priya Singh

Legal Assistant

Convert deposition videos to text for case files. Accurate and time-saving!

Ahmed Hassan

Ahmed Hassan

Podcaster

Convert podcast episodes to text for show notes. Makes content accessible!

What Videos Can You Convert to Text?

Our converter works on any YouTube video

Educational Videos

Lectures, tutorials, online courses, educational content

Interviews & Podcasts

Expert interviews, podcast episodes, discussions

Business Content

Webinars, presentations, training videos, meetings

How-To Videos

Tutorials, guides, demonstrations, explainers

Conferences

Keynotes, panel discussions, conference talks

Documentaries

Educational docs, investigations, historical content

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about YouTube to text conversion

How does the YouTube to text converter work?

Simply paste any YouTube video URL into the widget above. Our AI extracts the video's audio, processes it through our 4-tier transcription system, and converts it to accurate text with timestamps. The entire process takes under 30 seconds.

Can I download the text in different formats?

Yes! You can download the converted text as plain text (TXT), subtitle files (SRT, VTT), or copy directly to your clipboard. Pro users can also export to Notion, Google Docs, and other productivity tools.

Does it work with videos in other languages?

Absolutely! We support 111 languages. You can convert videos in any language and even translate the extracted text to your preferred language instantly.

How accurate is the text conversion?

Our 4-tier system ensures 99.9% accuracy. We use YouTube's official captions when available, and fall back to advanced AI speech-to-text for videos without captions. The accuracy is suitable for professional use.

Is it really free?

Yes! You can convert 3 videos per day completely free, forever. No credit card required. If you need unlimited conversions, our Pro plan starts at just $12/month.

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111 languages supported