YouTube Transcript & Subtitles Lookup

Paste any YouTube link to instantly list every subtitle track the video carries — official and auto-generated — and read the full transcript with timestamps. Free, no account, no limits.

How to Get a YouTube Transcript

  1. Copy the URL of any YouTube video — watch links, share links, Shorts and embed URLs all work.
  2. Paste it into the box above and hit Lookup Captions. We fetch every caption track attached to the video.
  3. Click a language track to load the full transcript with precise timestamps.
  4. Learning a language? Install the free LangKey extension to turn the same video into interactive practice: dual subtitles, click-to-translate, dictation and shadowing.

What People Use This Tool For

  • Check caption quality — see whether a video has human-written subtitles or only auto-generated ones before you rely on them.
  • Copy transcript text for notes, quoting, or building study material from video lessons.
  • Language learning — pair the transcript with dual-subtitle playback in the LangKey extension for listening, dictation and shadowing practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download a transcript from a YouTube video?

Paste the video URL above, pick a caption track, and the full transcript loads with timestamps. Select the text and copy it into your notes — no signup or software install required.

What is the difference between manual and auto-generated captions?

Manual captions are written or reviewed by the creator and are usually accurate. Auto-generated tracks come from YouTube speech recognition and often mishear names, numbers and technical terms, so treat them as a draft.

Can I watch YouTube with bilingual (dual) subtitles?

Yes. The free LangKey browser extension adds dual subtitles to YouTube, Bilibili, TED and Netflix, plus click-any-word translation, dictation, shadowing and AI cloze practice.

Is this YouTube transcript tool really free?

Completely free — no account, no watermark, no usage caps. It is built by the LangKey team to help language learners work with video subtitles.