How to Save a YouTube Video as a TXT File
Copy It Instead
If you only need the words once, skip the file. One tap copies the whole transcript, and you can paste it into Notepad, TextEdit, Word or Google Docs. Saving a TXT file is better when you want to keep it, move it to another device or feed it to another tool.
The video itself is never downloaded. The page reads the words of the video from its link and gives you only the text.
When the Video Has No Captions
About one in eight videos has no caption track. For those, the workspace offers to write the text from the audio with AI. That is a Pro feature with a free trial. See how to get a transcript of a video without captions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a YouTube video to a TXT file?
Copy the video's link and paste it into the box above. When the transcript has loaded, open the download menu and choose the text file. The video itself is never downloaded.
Can I just copy the text instead of saving a file?
Yes. One tap copies the full transcript, and you can paste it into Notepad, TextEdit, Word or Google Docs and save it from there.
What if the video has no captions?
Then AI transcription can write the text from the audio. That part is a Pro feature with a free trial.
Can I get a file with the time of every line?
Yes. The download menu also has an SRT subtitle file, which keeps the time of every line.
Is it free?
Yes. Getting, copying and downloading the text is free, with no account. Only AI transcription of videos without captions needs Pro.
User Reviews
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