Convert YouTube video to Text in 1-click with Text Ape AI Software

Transcribe Youtube video to text. Get accurate, time-stamped text instantly for any video. Capture every word automatically. Search video content with ease. Save hours of time. Access content in your language.

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A powerful YouTube Video to Text converter
at your service

Get accurate video transcripts, smart navigation, concise summaries and more in one click - right on YouTube. Whether you're diving into research, cramming for exams, or creating content, we make life easier.

Text Ape's YouTube transcript generator feature, showing a full video transcript document beside the app's monkey mascot. Illustrates easy access to complete YouTube transcripts for in-depth research and accurate quoting.

Get YouTube transcripts in a neat formatting

View and search full YouTube video transcripts. Perfect for in-depth research or when you need exact quotes.

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Navigate YouTube video timestamps

Jump to exact moments using the timestamp system. Find the information you need, when you need it.

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Export to PDF and Google Docs

Save summaries to PDF or Google Docs. Integrate video insights into your workflow.

Summarise any YouTube videos you want

Get concise, actionable summaries of YouTube videos in a minimalistic interface right next to the YouTube video.

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Review top community comments

See what the community likes and dislikes about the video.

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Share and discuss the insights

Send and discuss interesting video insights with friends and team mates.

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Use summaries in any language (soon)

Read summaries in your preferred language, regardless of the video's original language.

Convert YouTube Video to Text in 4 Simple Steps using Text Ape

Install Text Ape: Add our Chrome extension to your browser

We are on Chrome store only for now. But if enough people start using Text Ape, we might build mobile apps.

Open up the YouTube video you want to convert to Text

Find that video you've been putting off. Long or short, in finance, tech or creator economy, Text Ape is ready to tackle it.

Select the Transcript Tab in the Text Ape extension and click the “Get Transcript 🪄”

Get accurate Text contents of YouTube videos without leaving Youtube. Quickly decide if a video is worth your time.

Voilà, you have converted a YouTube video to Text

Use the text for creating detailed notes, improving your Youtube video SEO or extracting quotes from Christian channels and more.

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converts YouTube Videos to Text

A lot of people are already using Text Ape to convert Video to Text. And they love it. It saves them time. And makes them more productive.

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Transparent pricing

Two simple plans. One free. One paid.

Free

$0
per month
  • Basic YouTube Summaries (3 summaries per day)
  • YouTube Transcript Generation (3 transcripts per day)
  • YouTube Captions Extractor
  • Top YouTube Video Comments
  • PDF Export (3 exports per day)

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about our YouTube Transcript Generator service for individuals and professional teams.

How to transcribe YouTube video to text?

To transcribe YouTube video to text, use Text Ape Chrome extension. Open the YouTube video you’d like to transcribe, click “Get Transcript” button, and Text Ape will transcribe the video.

Can I transcribe YouTube video to text in different languages?

Yes, Text Ape can transcribe YouTube videos to text in 40 different languages, making it a powerful tool for international research, language learning, and translating video content.

Can I save the text version of a YouTube video for offline use?

Yes, Text Ape provides options to download the text as a PDF or copy the content to your clipboard, allowing you to use it offline or in other applications like Google Docs or Notion.

What are the main use cases of video transcripts?

Working with transcripts is perfect for educational videos, lectures, tutorials, and podcasts for easier note-taking, research, and content repurposing. It also helps with content accessibility and quick reference.

What is the best tool to transcribe YouTube to text?

Text Ape is a powerful tool to transcribe YouTube to Text. Text Ape AI technology provides fast and transcriptions for any YouTube video.

Can I search within YouTube video transcripts to find specific content?

Yes, Text Ape allows you to search within YouTube video transcripts to quickly find specific words, phrases, or topics, saving you time when researching or studying video content.

Does Text Ape include timestamps in YouTube transcriptions?

Yes, Text Ape includes timestamps in the YouTube video transcriptions, allowing you to easily navigate to specific parts of the video by clicking on the timestamp in the transcript.