Chrome extension

YouTube Transcription

Shows a text transcript beside any YouTube video so students, researchers and creators can read or copy what is said instead of typing it.

What it does

YouTube Transcription shows a text transcript beside YouTube videos in Chrome so you can read or copy what is said. It is meant for students, researchers and content creators who need the words from a video without typing them out.

Key features

  • Shows the transcript in a panel beside the YouTube player
  • Converts a video's spoken content into readable text
  • Lets you copy the transcript for notes or quotes

Use cases

  • Quoting a speaker accurately in a research paper
  • Taking study notes from a lecture video
  • Reusing your own video's script for a blog post

Getting started

Open any YouTube video after installing and the transcript appears in a panel beside it.

Good to know

It only works on YouTube. Transcript quality depends on the video's audio and available captions.