YouTube Transcript Extractor - Export to Text & SRT

Instantly extract YouTube video transcripts. One-click copy to clipboard or download as TXT/SRT files with timestamps.

This extension is completely FREE and local, we don't collect any data. You can buy me a coffee at: buymeacoffee.com/theeconomist The fastest way to get text from YouTube videos. Stop manually typing out quotes or using expensive transcription services. This extension automatically extracts the transcript provided by YouTube and lets you save it in your preferred format instantly. 🚀 CORE FEATURES: One-Click Extraction: Just click the extension icon, and it automatically expands the description and opens the transcript panel for you. Smart Export Options: Copy to Clipboard: Great for quick notes or AI summaries. Export as TXT: Clean plain text (removes timestamps for easy reading). Export as SRT: Standard subtitle format (perfect for video editing or media players). Timestamp Support: Keep the timestamps for precision or strip them for readability. Multi-Language Support: Works flawlessly on both English and Chinese (中文) YouTube interfaces. 📂 HOW IT WORKS: Open any YouTube video. Click the extension icon. The tool automates the clicks to find the transcript. Choose "Copy," "TXT," or "SRT" to save your text. 🔒 PRIVACY FOCUSED: This extension runs entirely in your browser. It parses the text currently visible on the page. No video data or user history is sent to external servers. Perfect for: Content creators, students, researchers, and anyone who needs to convert video content into text quickly.