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How to Get a Transcript of a YouTube Video

  • 14 October 2024
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Need a transcript of a YouTube video for educational, note-taking, or accessibility purposes? Look no further! This guide will help you through the simple steps of getting a transcript for any YouTube video. Whether you prefer a manual method or want to use automated technologies, we have you covered. Let's get started and find out how to receive the needed transcript.

3 Ways to Get Transcript of YouTube Video

Here are a few easy ways to get a transcript of a YouTube video:

Method 1: How to Get Transcripts of YouTube Videos on a Desktop

  1. First, go to youtube.com on your web browser and sign in to your account if needed.
  2. Then, type the name of the video you want to play in the search box and click on the Search icon.
  1. Once the video is started, scroll down a bit and click on the More option in the description box.
  1. Then scroll down a little and then click on the Show Transcript button in the description box.
  1. After that, you will see the transcript box visible next to the video.
  1. Then click on the part that you want to jump on to.

Method 2: How to Get Transcripts of YouTube Videos on an Android

  1. First of all, open the YouTube app on your Android phone.
  1. After that tap on the Search icon in the top right corner of the screen.
  1. Then write the name of the video you want to play in the search box then tap on the search button on the bottom right corner of your keypad.
  1. Now tap on the video you want to play from the search list.
  1. After that tap on the More option under the main title of the video.
  1. Then tap on the Show Transcript option in the description box.
  1. Then you will see the transcript box pop up under the video.
  1. After that tap on the part you want to jump onto.
  1. You can also change the language by tapping on the Three Dots option in the top right corner of the transcript box.
  1. Then tap on the language you want to switch to, if it is available.

Method 3: How to Get Transcripts of YouTube Videos on an iPhone

  1. First of all, open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
  2. After that, tap on the Search icon in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Then write the name of the video you want to play in the search box then tap on the search button on the bottom right corner of your keypad.
  4. Now tap on the video you want to play from the search list.
  5. After that tap on the More option under the main title of the video.
  6. Then tap on the Show Transcript option in the description box.
  7. Then you will see the transcript box pop up under the video.
  8. After that tap on the part you want to jump onto.
  9. You can also change the language by tapping on the Three Dots option in the top right corner of the transcript box.
  10. Then tap on the language you want to switch to, if it is available.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Is it possible to receive a transcript of a YouTube video?

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    Open the YouTube app on your mobile device and navigate to the video you wish to transcribe. To open the entire description box, tap the "...more" button underneath the video player. (Alternatively, you can tap the title. Swipe to the bottom of the description and press the Show Transcript button.

  • How can I convert a YouTube video to a Word document?

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    Yes, Simply launch the YouTube transcript generator in your browser, paste the URL of your YouTube video, and it will generate a YouTube transcript. After that, you can download the transcript in a variety of text formats and open it in Word or another text editor, such as Google Docs.

  • How can I upload the caption/subtitle to YouTube?

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    After creating your transcript, publish it to YouTube as captions. This makes your videos more accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing users. It will help make your videos more searchable.

    Log into your YouTube account.
    Navigate to YouTube Studio and choose the video.
    On the left-hand menu, select "Subtitles."
    Select "Add Language."
    Select your favorite language.
    Select "Upload a file."
    Upload a transcript file.
    Check the captions for accuracy.
    Click "Publish."

  • How do I get CC from a YouTube video?

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    To begin playback, simply click on the video. Subtitle Button: Find the "CC" (closed captioning) button on the video player's control bar. Clicking it will enable the default subtitles/captions, if any. Automatic Captions: YouTube frequently generates automatic captions utilizing its speech recognition technology.

  • Can you extract text from a YouTube video?

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    YouTube's built-in transcript tool does not allow you to remove text from a video, but you can copy and paste the transcript into another file. The best way to extract text from a YouTube video is to paste the video's link into a YouTube transcript generator and extract the text as a transcript.

Wrapping Up

Getting transcripts for your YouTube videos is simple! Depending on the level of control and accuracy you require, use YouTube's built-in tools or look into third-party options. Remember that transcripts increase accessibility, and SEO, and help viewers understand video content more effectively.

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