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YouTube transcript workflow

YouTube Transcript Generator from Uploaded Video

Download or export your YouTube video, upload the file here, and generate a searchable transcript with speaker labels and multiple export formats.

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Transcription mode

Drop videos here

MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM and more · up to 6 GB each

Choose videos
  • No credit card required
  • Speaker labels
  • TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT exports for all languages; PDF (basic ASCII only) for plain English text
  • Audio and video files

Supported formats: MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, WEBM, AAC, FLAC

Private uploads. Files are used to create your transcript and exports.

Upload your exported recording file. VoiceScribe does not import directly from YouTube URLs.

Built for audio, video, meetings, podcasts, lectures and interviews.

TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT for all languages. PDF (basic ASCII only) for plain English text.

Why this tool

Built for your workflow

Works from exported files

Transcribe videos you download or export from YouTube and similar platforms.

Searchable text output

Create TXT, DOCX (all languages), or PDF (basic ASCII only) transcripts you can quote, summarize, and archive.

Caption exports available

Also generate SRT or VTT if you need timed captions for republishing.

Multilingual support

Transcribe videos in 100+ languages with auto-detect.

How it works

From upload to export

  1. 1

    Export your YouTube video

    Download or export the recording file from YouTube or your editor.

  2. 2

    Upload the file to VoiceScribe

    Add the MP4 or other supported video file to the uploader above.

  3. 3

    Download your transcript

    Review the text and export TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT (all languages), or PDF (basic ASCII only).

Use cases

Common scenarios

Creator show notes

Turn episode footage into written summaries and chapter notes.

Research clipping

Transcribe downloaded talks for citation and analysis.

Republishing prep

Build text and subtitle assets before cross-posting content.

Formats

Supported inputs and exports

Input formats

  • MP4
  • MOV
  • WEBM
  • MKV
  • M4V

Export options

  • TXT
  • DOCX
  • SRT
  • VTT
  • PDF (basic ASCII only)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I paste a YouTube link instead of uploading?
No. Upload your exported recording file. VoiceScribe transcribes uploaded media, not remote URLs.
Will this match YouTube auto-captions?
You receive a fresh transcript from your uploaded file, which you can edit before export.
Can I transcribe YouTube Shorts?
Yes, if you export or download the short as a supported video file.
Can I generate captions for re-upload?
Yes. Export SRT or VTT and use those files in your publishing workflow.

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