YouTube Shorts Transcript Generator
Get the spoken script from a YouTube Short. Find the opening hook, copy the full text, or download available captions with their source timing.
Free to use · No signup · Public videos · private links cannot be imported
File uploads & video imports: up to 5 minutes · 10 MB
Less replaying. More getting things done.
A transcript you can actually work with.
Find the exact line
Search the transcript and keep source timestamps close when you need them.
Copy it your way
Keep the timestamps, read clean text, or add context for a conversation with Claude.
Take it with you
Download TXT, SRT or VTT. Link captions retain source timing; file transcription estimates it.
From video to usable text.
Paste the Shorts URL
Shorts links, watch URLs and youtu.be links are accepted. Source captions must be available.
Read the hook in context
Search the words, check a timestamp in the original Short and select an available caption language. The transcript describes speech, not visual editing.
Save the script or subtitles
Turn timestamps off for clean text, or keep timing in an SRT or VTT file. Saved files without captions can use local transcription.
Choose the workflow that fits your video.
| Source | Start with | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube & Shorts | A public video link | Existing captions, with available language tracks and original timing. |
| TikTok | A public link or saved file | Accessible source captions, or on-device speech transcription from your file. |
| Instagram Reels | A public link or saved file | Public video import when accessible, with on-device speech transcription. |
Link captions: up to two hours, subject to source access and request limits. File transcription: up to five minutes / 10 MB. A failed link request is never replaced with sample text.
A few things to know.
Can this identify cuts and transitions?
No. A transcript contains spoken words and timing. Visual editing analysis is a separate task available through the optional Peel link.
Does it work without Shorts captions?
Use a saved copy you are allowed to access with Upload video. On-device transcription supports clips up to five minutes.