Interactive utility
YouTube transcript + SRT in one click
Paste a link to a YouTube video up to 3 minutes long. Get its captions as a timestamped transcript, then copy the text or download SRT and VTT files.
The transcript comes from the captions the video already has. Videos without captions, private videos and live streams are not supported on the free tool.
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Paste a script into the voice studio, plus images and video in one place.
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What this utility does
- Accepts watch, youtu.be, Shorts and embed links.
- Shows each caption line with its start time.
- Downloads SRT and VTT files built from the same timings.
- Opens the transcript in Oakgen's voice studio as a voiceover script.
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Limitations
- Works on videos up to 3 minutes long.
- Reads existing captions only. It does not transcribe audio.
- Private videos, age-restricted videos and live streams cannot be read.
- Caption wording and timing come from YouTube, so review them before publishing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the YouTube transcript tool free?
Yes, for videos up to 3 minutes, with a daily limit per visitor. A free Oakgen account raises the limit.
What is the difference between SRT and VTT?
Both are caption files with the same lines and timings. SRT is the format most video editors import. VTT, short for WebVTT, is the format web video players read.
Why does a video have no transcript?
The tool reads the captions a video already has, including YouTube's automatic captions. When a video has none, you can sign up and transcribe it with AI in Oakgen.
Can I turn the transcript into a voiceover?
Yes. Open it in Oakgen and the text fills the voice studio's script. Generating the voiceover uses credits like any other Oakgen voice generation.