Make long videos searchable
Reading a transcript makes it easier to find names, facts, timestamps, arguments, and action items without scrubbing through the video timeline.
Video To Text
Convert YouTube Video to Text
Convert YouTube videos to text for free. Extract captions, copy readable transcripts, and turn video content into searchable text.
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Convert spoken YouTube content into text you can scan, quote, archive, and summarize.
Prepare text for research and writing
Use the output as source material for notes, briefs, articles, outlines, study guides, or accessibility workflows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert long YouTube videos to text?
Yes. If caption tracks are available, YText can convert long videos into clean text.