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YouTube Transcript Extractor
Get the full text of any YouTube video. Clean text, no timestamps, ready to copy or download.
Extracts captions via YouTube API — supports auto-generated and manual subtitles
Summarize videos, transcribe audio, or extract text from images. YouTube Summary, AI Summarizer, Audio to Text and Image to Text
Instant Extraction
Paste a URL, get the full transcript in seconds. No waiting.
Clean Text
Pure text output with no timestamps or formatting clutter. Ready for AI, notes, or articles.
7+ Languages
English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German — auto-detects available captions.
No Ads, No Extension
Unlike DownSub or browser extensions, RunCLI is clean and works in any browser.
How It Works
Paste URL
Paste any YouTube video URL. Works with youtube.com, youtu.be, and Shorts links.
Choose language
Select your preferred caption language. We auto-detect what's available.
Get transcript
Copy the full text or download as a TXT file. Use it however you want.
Need more credits? Upgrade anytime.
Pro plan includes 2,500 credits/mo (~830 videos)
Use Cases
Feed to ChatGPT / Claude
Copy the transcript and paste it into any AI chatbot for instant summaries, analysis, or Q&A.
Study notes
Extract lecture and tutorial transcripts to create study materials without rewatching.
Content creation
Turn video content into blog posts, social media threads, or scripts.
Research & analysis
Analyze video content as text — search, quote, and cite specific passages.
Language learning
Download transcripts in your target language to study vocabulary and sentence patterns.
Accessibility
Get a readable text version of any video for deaf, hard-of-hearing, or non-native speakers.
Who It's For
Students
Extract lecture transcripts for study notes without rewatching hours of video.
AI Power Users
Copy transcripts to feed into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for summaries and analysis.
Content Creators
Repurpose video content into blog posts, newsletters, or social media.
Language Learners
Download subtitles in your target language to study alongside the video.
RunCLI vs DownSub
| Feature | RunCLI | DownSub |
|---|---|---|
| No ads | Always | Paid only |
| No signup required | Yes | Yes |
| TXT download | Yes | Yes |
| Clean (no popups) | Yes | No |
| AI Summary (1 click) | Yes | Paid |
| Reliability | Proxy + 3 fallbacks | Breaks often |
| API access | Credits-based | $5/mo |
No Data Stored
Transcripts are extracted on-the-fly. We never store your video data.
No Ads, Ever
No popups, no interstitials, no sponsored content. On any plan.
Reliable Extraction
Railway proxy + multiple fallback methods. Works when other tools don't.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
We extract the captions/subtitles that are embedded in the YouTube video (both auto-generated and manually uploaded). No AI transcription is needed — we pull the actual caption data.
Does it work with any YouTube video?
It works with any video that has captions, including auto-generated ones. Most YouTube videos have auto-generated captions enabled by default.
What if the video has no captions?
If no captions are found, we'll offer to transcribe the audio with AI using our YouTube Transcriber tool (2 credits/min). It works with any video that has spoken audio.
Do I need to install a browser extension?
No. Just paste the URL and click Run. Everything works in the browser — no extension, no download, no signup.
Is it free?
You can try it without signing up. Registered users get 5 free extractions (15 credits). Pro and Max plans include unlimited access via shared credits.
Can I get the transcript with timestamps?
Currently we output clean text without timestamps, optimized for readability and AI input. SRT/VTT format support is planned.
How is this different from YouTube's built-in transcript?
YouTube's transcript panel is hidden, clunky, and always includes timestamps. We give you clean, copy-ready text that you can download as a TXT file.
Can I summarize the transcript?
Yes! After extracting the transcript, click 'Summarize this video' to get an AI-powered summary with key points using our YouTube Summary tool.
Are there ads?
Never. RunCLI is ad-free on every plan, including free.