Free YouTube Podcast Transcript Generator
YouTube auto-captions are rough for long podcasts and don't give you a clean, exportable file. Paste the episode link and get a real transcript. First 30 minutes free.
Why people use this for YouTube
Auto-captions aren't a podcast transcript
YouTube's captions help with accessibility in the player, but they're often messy on long interviews. Names, jargon, and overlapping speech get mangled, and there's no simple path to a polished document.
Timestamps matter for long episodes
Podcast episodes run for an hour or more. A transcript with timestamps lets you jump to a moment, pull quotes, and build SRT/VTT subtitles without scrubbing through the video.
You want exports, not a sidebar
Pull quotes into notes, ship show notes, or drop SRT/VTT onto a clip. Download PDF, TXT, SRT, or VTT instead of copying from the YouTube transcript panel line by line.
How it works
- 1
Copy the YouTube link
Open the podcast episode on YouTube and copy the video URL from the address bar or the Share menu.
- 2
Paste it into Podtyper
Put the link in the box on this page and click Transcribe. Create a free account if prompted.
- 3
Review and export
Processing usually finishes in a few minutes. Check the transcript and summary, then export the format you need.
What you get
- Full word-for-word transcript
- Timestamps on every line
- AI summary, takeaways, and quotes
- Export as PDF, TXT, SRT, or VTT
- 99%+ word-level accuracy on clean audio
- First 30 minutes free — no credit card required
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free YouTube podcast transcript generator?
Yes. Podtyper offers first 30 minutes free with no credit card. Paste a public YouTube episode URL to generate a transcript.
How is this different from YouTube's auto-captions?
Auto-captions stay tied to the YouTube player and often lack clean timestamps or export options. Podtyper returns a downloadable transcript with an AI summary and export formats.
Can I transcribe long podcast episodes on YouTube?
Yes. Paste the public episode URL. Most episodes finish in a few minutes, including hour-long shows.
What formats can I download?
PDF, TXT, SRT, and VTT are available, including on the free tier.
Guides and other platforms
Ready to transcribe a YouTube episode?
Use the form above when you're signed in. After signup, you'll land on the homepage with your episode URL already filled in.
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