YouTube to TXT
Paste a YouTube URL and download the transcript as a plain text file. Free, fast, no sign up.
How it works
- Step 1
Paste the YouTube link in the field above.
- Step 2
Choose if you want timestamps in the text.
- Step 3
Press .txt to save the transcript on your device.
When a TXT file is the best pick
Plain text is easy to edit, search, and paste anywhere. It suits notes, blog drafts, summaries, and research quotes. If you need subtitle timing for a video editor, use the YouTube to SRT page instead.
Frequently asked questions
- What is inside the TXT file?
- The full spoken text of the video. You choose if each line starts with a timestamp or not.
- Can I open it in Word or Google Docs?
- Yes. A TXT file opens in any editor, including Word, Google Docs, Notion, and Notepad.
- Is there a length limit?
- No. Long videos work too, as long as the video has subtitles.