Download YouTube Transcript: Save Any Video as TXT, PDF or DOCX
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Reading a transcript on screen is useful, but downloading it is what makes it permanent: a file you can keep, edit, print, cite, and share. This guide covers how to download a YouTube transcript for free in any format — TXT, DOCX, PDF, or SRT — and which format to pick for which job.
How to download a YouTube transcript (free)
- Copy the video URL.
- Paste it into YTTranscript and click Get Transcript Now.
- Choose a format — TXT, DOCX, or PDF.
- Save the file with a clear name.
No account, no extension. For a fuller walkthrough, see how to download a YouTube transcript.
Which format should you download?
| Format | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TXT | Pasting into AI tools, quick editing | Smallest, most universal |
| DOCX | Editing in Word, formatting notes | Keeps it editable |
| Reading, printing, archiving, citing | Looks the same everywhere — see the PDF guide | |
| SRT | Adding captions to a video | Subtitle format — see the SRT guide |
Pick TXT if you're feeding the text to ChatGPT or another AI tool, PDF for study notes and archiving, DOCX for editing, and SRT for captioning work.
With or without timestamps
You can download a clean, article-style transcript for reading, or keep the timestamps if you need to jump back to specific moments in the video. For long videos, timestamps make it easy to navigate.
Downloading more than one video
Need transcripts from a whole series or course? See how to download YouTube playlist transcripts to batch through multiple videos efficiently.
Save straight to your apps
Instead of a file, you can also send transcripts directly into Notion, Google Docs, or Obsidian to build a searchable library. It all works on mobile too.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a YouTube transcript? Paste the video URL into yttranscript.app, click Get Transcript Now, then choose Download and pick TXT, DOCX, or PDF. It's free with no signup.
What formats can I download a YouTube transcript in? YTTranscript exports TXT (plain text), DOCX (Word), and PDF. You can also produce SRT subtitle files for captioning.
Can I download a YouTube transcript with timestamps? Yes. You can keep timestamps for reference or download clean text without them — your choice.
Can I download transcripts on mobile? Yes. YTTranscript works in any phone browser, so you can download a transcript on iPhone or Android.
Is downloading YouTube transcripts free? Yes, completely free with no account and no limits.
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