YT Transcript Reader

Save and read YouTube video transcripts with notes.

YT Transcript Reader Save, read, and annotate transcripts from any YouTube video — all without leaving your browser. How it works When you open a YouTube video, YT Transcript Reader adds a Transcript button directly in the action row alongside the like and share buttons. Click it and the extension automatically opens the transcript panel, extracts the full transcript with timestamps, and saves it to your browser. A clean reading page opens instantly where you can read through the transcript at your own pace. Features One-click transcript saving from any YouTube video with captions Beautiful reading experience with a warm, distraction-free layout Timestamps on every paragraph that link directly back to that moment in the video Chapter navigation panel for videos with chapters, so you can jump to any section instantly Full-text search with highlighted results across the entire transcript Notes column alongside the transcript to jot down thoughts and takeaways All transcripts saved locally in your browser — no account, no server, no data collection Accessible from the extension popup, where all your saved transcripts are listed Reading progress bar and estimated reading time for every transcript Privacy Everything stays on your device. Transcripts are saved to your browser's local storage and never transmitted anywhere. No analytics, no tracking, no ads.