Free YouTube Podcast
Transcript Generator
Turn a YouTube podcast episode into text you can keep.Paste a supported public YouTube podcast episode link. Get searchable text with timestamps, then download PDF or TXT.
Longer episodes may produce partial transcripts based on your remaining minutes. Free PDF/TXT exports include Podtyper branding. Availability depends on supported public episode audio.
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How to transcribe YouTube podcasts
Paste a link. Most episodes are ready in a few minutes.
Turn a public YouTube episode into text you can search, save, and share. Need help finding the right link? Follow our YouTube transcript guide.
Copy the YouTube link
Open the podcast episode on YouTube and copy the video URL from the address bar or the Share menu.
Paste it into Podtyper
Put the link in the box on this page and get your transcript. Create a free account if prompted.
Review and export
Processing usually finishes in a few minutes. Check the transcript and summary, then export the format you need.
Why use Podtyper for YouTube?
A transcript you can work with
YouTube offers a transcript when captions are available. If you need a document for research or editing, Podtyper creates a separate transcript with a summary and downloadable files. Review names and important quotes against the audio.
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.
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?
YouTube's transcript lets you read available captions and jump to moments in the video. Podtyper transcribes the audio separately and adds an AI summary, key takeaways, and PDF, TXT, SRT, and VTT downloads.
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.
First 30 minutes free. Need more time? Compare transcription plans. For help with other sources, explore our podcast transcription overview.
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