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YouTube Transcriber
Transcribe any YouTube video with AI, even without subtitles. Speaker detection and 100+ languages.
Deepgram Nova-3 — 98%+ accuracy, 100+ languages, speaker detection
Extract captions, summarize videos, transcribe audio files, or translate in real time. YouTube Transcript, YouTube Summary, Audio to Text and Live Transcription
Works Without Subtitles
AI transcribes the actual audio, not captions. Works for any video with spoken content.
98%+ Accuracy
Deepgram Nova-3 delivers near-human accuracy, even with accents and background noise.
100+ Languages
Auto-detects language or specify manually. Supports English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and 100+ more.
No Download Needed
Paste a URL, click Transcribe. Everything runs in the cloud — no software to install.
How It Works
Paste URL
Paste any YouTube video URL. Works with youtube.com, youtu.be, and Shorts links.
AI transcribes
We download the audio and run Deepgram Nova-3 AI transcription. Takes 1-3 minutes depending on video length.
Get transcript
Copy the full text or download as TXT. Use it for notes, summaries, or feed it to ChatGPT.
Need more credits? Upgrade anytime.
Pro plan includes 2,500 credits/mo (~41 hrs audio)
Use Cases
Videos without subtitles
Podcasts, live streams, small creators — many videos lack captions. AI transcription fills the gap.
Feed to ChatGPT / Claude
Get the transcript and paste it into any AI for summaries, analysis, or Q&A.
Study notes
Transcribe lectures and tutorials to create searchable, quotable study materials.
Content repurposing
Turn video content into blog posts, social media threads, or scripts.
Accessibility
Create text versions of videos for deaf, hard-of-hearing, or non-native speakers.
Research & journalism
Transcribe interviews, press conferences, and source videos for accurate quoting.
Who It's For
Students
Transcribe lectures that don't have captions for study notes and exam prep.
Podcasters & Creators
Get transcripts of your own videos for show notes, blog posts, and SEO.
AI Power Users
Extract text from any video to feed into ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI tools.
Researchers
Transcribe interviews, conference talks, and source material for analysis.
RunCLI vs NoteGPT
| Feature | RunCLI | NoteGPT |
|---|---|---|
| No subtitles needed | Yes (AI audio) | Limited |
| Accuracy | 98%+ (Deepgram) | Varies |
| Pay per use | 2 credits/min | $10/mo subscription |
| No signup to try | Yes | No |
| 100+ languages | Yes | Limited |
| Ads | Never | No |
Audio Not Stored
Audio is processed on our servers and deleted immediately after transcription.
No Ads, Ever
No ads on any plan. No popups, no interstitials.
Deepgram Nova-3
Industry-leading speech recognition with 98%+ accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from YouTube Transcript?
YouTube Transcript extracts existing captions/subtitles (fast, 3 credits). YouTube Transcriber uses AI to transcribe the actual audio — it works even when the video has no subtitles, but takes longer and costs 2 credits per minute.
Does it work with videos that have no subtitles?
Yes! That's exactly what this tool is for. We download the audio and transcribe it with Deepgram Nova-3 AI, regardless of whether captions exist.
How accurate is the AI transcription?
Deepgram Nova-3 achieves 98%+ accuracy on clear audio in supported languages. Accuracy may decrease with heavy background noise or overlapping speakers.
How long does transcription take?
Typically 1-3 minutes depending on video length. A 10-minute video usually takes about 1-2 minutes to process.
What languages are supported?
100+ languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, and more. Language is auto-detected or you can specify it manually.
How much does it cost?
2 credits per minute of video. A 10-minute video costs 20 credits. Sign up free and get 30 minutes of transcription included.
Is my data safe?
Audio is downloaded to our servers for processing only. It is deleted immediately after transcription completes. We never store your audio or train on your data.
Can I get speaker labels?
Speaker detection is available through our Audio to Text tool. YouTube Transcriber currently outputs clean paragraph text.
Are there ads?
Never. RunCLI is ad-free on every plan, including free.