Transcribe YouTube Videos to Text — Free
Paste any YouTube URL and get an accurate transcript in seconds. Speaker detection, SRT export, and translation into 50+ languages — all free.
Free account · 60 min/month · No credit card required · 50+ languages
How to transcribe a YouTube video — 3 steps
Paste the YouTube URL
Copy any YouTube video link — regular videos, Shorts, or playlists — and paste it into TranscribeFlow.
AI transcribes the audio
Our Whisper-powered engine processes the audio in real time, detecting speakers and generating timestamped segments.
Download or export
Export as plain text, SRT subtitles, DOCX, or VTT. Translate to any of 50+ languages in one click.
Why creators choose TranscribeFlow for YouTube
Fast — under 2 minutes
Most YouTube videos are transcribed faster than they play. No waiting around.
Speaker detection
Automatically identifies who is speaking in interviews, podcasts, and multi-person videos.
SRT & VTT export
Download subtitles in SRT or WebVTT format ready to upload directly to YouTube Studio.
50+ languages
Transcribe in the original language and translate to any other language with one click.
Edit in browser
Fix any errors in the built-in editor with clickable timestamps that jump the video to that moment.
Private & secure
Your transcripts are private. We never share or train on your content.
Frequently asked questions
How do I transcribe a YouTube video for free?
Paste the YouTube URL into TranscribeFlow and click Transcribe. Free accounts get 60 minutes of transcription per month — no credit card required.
Can I transcribe YouTube Shorts?
Yes. TranscribeFlow works with all YouTube video formats including Shorts, regular videos, and live replays.
How accurate is the YouTube transcription?
TranscribeFlow uses OpenAI Whisper, which achieves near-human accuracy on clear audio. Accuracy depends on audio quality — clear speech typically yields 95%+ accuracy.
Can I get SRT subtitles from a YouTube video?
Yes. After transcription, click Export → SRT to download a properly formatted subtitle file you can upload to YouTube Studio or any video editor.
Does it work on private YouTube videos?
No. TranscribeFlow can only access publicly available YouTube videos.
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