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Free Chrome extension · by Top AI Tools
Download any YouTube transcript.
Translate it into any language.
A free Chrome extension that pulls the transcript from any captioned YouTube video in one click, then exports it as TXT, SRT, Markdown, Word, or JSON. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Every feature free. No account. No sign-up. Your transcripts never leave your device.
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- 0:00In this video we break down the entire process step by step.
- 0:08First, open any video that already has captions available.
- 0:15Then click the Download Transcription button under the player.
- 0:22Pick a format, and your transcript is saved instantly.
- 0:30You can also translate it into any language.
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What it does
Everything you need to get a clean transcript out of any captioned video.
One-click transcripts
Open any captioned video and click Download Transcription. You get the full transcript instantly as a clean text or subtitle file.
Works on auto-captions too
Manual captions or YouTube's auto-generated ones both work. If a video has no captions, the extension tells you clearly.
Private by design
Extraction and translation happen entirely in your browser. No servers, no tracking, no account. Your data stays with you.
How it works
1
Install
Add the extension to Chrome from the Web Store. It is free.
2
Open a video
Go to any captioned YouTube video. A Download Transcription button appears under the player.
3
Download
Pick your format and save. Translate into another language or export to Markdown, Word, or JSON, all included for free.
Every feature, free
No paywall and no account. The power features are all included at no cost.
More export formats
Export as Markdown for Notion or Obsidian, as a Word document, or as structured JSON for your own tools.
Clean formatting
Reflow into readable paragraphs, remove filler words like "um" and "you know", and choose whether to include timestamps.
Translate to any language
Translate the transcript into any language on your device using Chrome's built-in translation. Free to run, fully private, works offline after the first use.
Questions and answers
Is it free?
Yes. Every feature is free, including translation and the Markdown, Word, and JSON exports. There is no account, no sign-up, and no payment.
Is there a paid plan?
No. The extension and all of its features are free to use.
Do you store my transcripts or data?
No. Transcript extraction and on-device translation run entirely in your browser. We do not run a server that receives your transcripts, and we do not track your activity.
Which videos are supported?
Any YouTube video that has captions, whether manually added or auto-generated. Videos with no captions cannot be transcribed.
How do I get help?
Email [email protected] and we will get back to you.
Get the transcript in one click.
Free, with every feature included. Translation, clean formatting, and Markdown, Word, and JSON export, all at no cost.
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