ReadTube

Turn YouTube captions into a clean, distraction-free transcript.

Read YouTube Videos Like Articles ReadTube instantly transforms YouTube videos into clean, readable text. Whether you're doing research, studying a lecture, or just prefer reading over watching, ReadTube gives you a distraction-free environment to absorb content at your own pace. Why Use ReadTube? Save Time: Skim through long videos, find key points, and absorb information faster than watching at 2x speed. Focus Better: Remove the noise of the YouTube interface. No recommended videos, no comments, just the content you want. Accessible Learning: Perfect for auditory learners who want a text backup, or anyone who struggles with audio-only content. Seamless Integration: One click on the extension icon analyzes the video and opens a dedicated reader view. Works with Your Workflow: Configurable Reader URL allows you to send transcripts to your own self-hosted reader or the default ReadTube app. Key Features: Instant Transcription: extracts captions from the video automatically. Smart Formatting: breaks down walls of text into readable paragraphs. Customizable Reader: Change the "Reader URL" in settings to point to your preferred reading environment (supports localhost and deployed apps). Privacy-Focused: The extension only runs when you click it. How to Use: Open any YouTube video. Click the ReadTube extension icon. Click "Read this video". Enjoy the content in a clean, article-like format. Open Source ReadTube is open source. You can view the code, contribute, or host your own reader app.