Free YouTube video transcript generator
Paste a public YouTube link and turn the spoken audio into a YouTube transcript you can edit. This video transcript generator does not need existing captions. No sign-up required.
TL;DR
Paste a public YouTube link and turn the spoken audio into a YouTube transcript you can edit. This video transcript generator does not need existing captions. Use it in your browser without creating an account, then copy or download the result.
Transcript
Your editable transcript and subtitle downloads will appear here.
How it works
From blank field to useful output.
- 01Copy one public YouTube or Shorts URL
- 02Generate the transcript from the spoken audio
- 03Edit the text, then download TXT, or SRT or VTT when timed
Better output
- Use a public watch, Shorts, or youtu.be link. Private and members-only videos are not supported.
- Read the YouTube transcript once and fix names, numbers, and specialist terms.
- Download SRT or VTT for timed captions, and TXT when you want plain text for posts.
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What is a YouTube transcript?
A YouTube transcript is the spoken part of a public video or Short written out as text. Bento creates it from the audio, so you can search, quote, and reuse what was said.
How do I use this video transcript generator?
Copy a public YouTube or Shorts link, paste it into the tool, and generate the transcript. Review the text, then download TXT, or SRT or VTT when timed segments are available. Schedule and post with Bento when the draft is ready.
Does the YouTube video need existing captions?
No. Bento transcribes the available spoken audio. A video can still fail when it is private, restricted, unavailable, too long, or contains no clear speech.
Can I create transcripts from YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste a public Shorts URL and Bento will process it through the same transcription flow as a standard YouTube video.
Which transcript files can I download?
TXT is available for editable copy. SRT and VTT are available when the provider returns timed transcript segments.