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YouTube Transcript Generator

Generate YouTube transcripts in seconds with 99% accuracy—online, fast, and in the formats that fit your workflow.

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How to transcribe YouTube videos with Riverside

1. Upload your YouTube video

Have a YouTube video ready to go? Enter the URL and click “Generate YouTube transcription”.

2. Generate your YouTube transcript

Adjust the settings and click “Transcribe YouTube video”. Our AI will turn your YouTube video into a transcript with up to 99% accuracy.

3. Download and repurpose

Download your transcript in text format for repurposing your YouTube video into a blog or summary. Or download a subtitle file for quick YouTube captions.

Why choose Riverside

Why use Riverside for YouTube transcription?

AI transcription with 99% accuracy.

Our AI catches every word, syllable, joke, and accent. No fluff - just YouTube transcriptions that nail 99% accuracy.

YouTube transcripts in 100+ languages.

Go global. Transcribe YouTube videos in 100+ languages, including English, Chinese, French, Spanish, and more.

One transcript-multiple formats

Boost your discoverability with timestamped SRT transcripts ideal for captions. Or, turn your YouTube videos into blogs and summaries with TXT file transcripts.

Browser-based. No download needed.

Everything happens right in your browser—just upload, transcribe, and download. Just accurate transcripts without the usual tech drama.

Burn captions directly on your videos.

Turn your transcripts into open captions with one quick click. Customize your captions and choose a style, font, and color to make them pop!

Transcribe YouTube interviews.

Turn YouTube interviews into quick text files. Record with up to 9 guests and automatically receive a transcription differentiating each speaker.

More than a transcript tool—Your full YouTube content studio.

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How to choose the best YouTube transcript generator

Here are the features you don't want to miss in the right YouTube transcript generator (Hint: Riverside has them all):

AI transcription

Choose software that generates transcripts instantly after recording to save time.

High accuracy

Opt for a tool that prioritizes accuracy, especially when paired with high-resolution audio.

Clear audio support

Better audio quality improves speech recognition, leading to more precise transcripts.

Text transcript exports

Look for software that provides TXT files for repurposing content into blogs and social media posts.

Subtitle generation

SRT file support ensures searchable, timestamped captions for better accessibility and engagement.

No extra downloads

A web-based tool saves time and effort by eliminating the need for app installations.

A YouTube transcript generator for:

Time-savvy content creators

Stop wasting hours on manual transcription. Download instant YouTube transcripts you can turn into blogs, captions, and more.

Podcasters who want to get noticed

Add subtitle transcripts to your YouTube videos to make your content more discoverable—without extra effort.

Marketers who’ll create more with less effort

Don’t create from scratch. Use our YouTube video transcript generator to turn a single video into blogs, quotes, newsletters, and social posts in minutes.

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Shawn Cole Head of Audio Production | Pacific Content

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Can I get a transcript of YouTube videos?

Yes. To find a YouTube transcript, go to the video you want and click on the three dots next to the “Save” button. A pop-up menu should appear. Click “Open transcript” to view the video’s transcript. If the video doesn’t have a transcript, you’ll need to generate one yourself using software like Riverside.

How do I transcribe YouTube to text?

We’ve got a whole guide on how to transcribe YouTube videos

But, to transcribe YouTube videos to text with Riverside, you have 2 options. You can use the free YouTube transcript generator above. Or, you can record your YouTube videos directly on Riverside to get automatic transcripts straight after recording.*

To use our free YouTube transcript generator, follow these steps:

  • Copy the YouTube video link you want to transcribe.
  • Paste it into the tool’s input field.
  • Click "Generate YouTube transcript", adjust the settings, and let our AI do the work.
  • Download your transcript in TXT or SRT format.

To download transcripts directly in your Riverside workflow, follow these steps:

  • Record your YouTube video in up to 4K on Riverside.
  • Once the recording ends, head to the dashboard to view your recording. 
  • Select the recording you want a transcript from and click “File”.
  • Under the transcript section click “Download” and choose the format you want your transcript in.

* Note: Automatic transcripts after recording are only available on some of our paid plans.

What is the best YouTube to text converter?

We’ve got a whole list of the best video transcription software to get your started. 

But if you’re looking to get highly accurate transcriptions fast, then we suggest you try Riverside. 

Our AI-powered transcription tool gives you 99% accuracy, supports 100+ languages, and lets you download in formats perfect for captions, content, or repurposing. Whether you’re uploading a YouTube video or recording from scratch, Riverside makes transcription effortless.

Can ChatGPT transcribe YouTube videos?

ChatGPT can help summarize or rephrase transcripts, but it can’t transcribe an actual YouTube video just yet.

You’d first need to get a transcript using another tool, for example, Riverside.  Our AI-powered YouTube transcript generator gives you accurate, speaker-labeled transcripts in seconds. You can even record on Riverside and get automatic transcripts instantly.

High-speed, high-accuracy YouTube transcription.

Get studio-quality transcripts in seconds with Riverside’s AI—up to 99% accurate and ready to use right away.

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