{"id":2221,"date":"2026-04-21T08:26:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/?p=2221"},"modified":"2026-04-21T08:26:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:26:53","slug":"how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Transcript of a YouTube Video 5 Methods That Work in 2026","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video\/#Method_1_Use_YouTubes_Built-In_Transcript_on_Desktop\" >Method 1: Use YouTube&#8217;s Built-In Transcript on Desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video\/#Method_2_Get_a_YouTube_Transcript_on_Mobile\" >Method 2: Get a YouTube Transcript on Mobile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video\/#Method_3_Use_a_Mobile_Browser_and_Request_the_Desktop_Site\" >Method 3: Use a Mobile Browser and Request the Desktop Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video\/#Method_4_Convert_a_YouTube_Short_Into_a_Regular_Video\" >Method 4: Convert a YouTube Short Into a Regular Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video\/#Method_5_Use_a_Transcription_Tool_When_No_Transcript_Exists\" >Method 5: Use a Transcription Tool When No Transcript Exists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video\/#Why_the_%E2%80%9CShow_Transcript%E2%80%9D_Button_Is_Missing\" >Why the &#8220;Show Transcript&#8221; Button Is Missing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Need_the_Transcript_as_Plain_Text\" >What to Do If You Need the Transcript as Plain Text<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video\/#Which_Method_Should_You_Use\" >Which Method Should You Use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video\/#FAQs_About_How_to_Get_a_Transcript_of_a_YouTube_Video\" >FAQs About How to Get a Transcript of a YouTube Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/how-to-get-transcript-of-youtube-video\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Getting a transcript from a YouTube video should be easy, but it often is not. On desktop, the option is usually there if you know where to click. On mobile, it is harder to find. And on some videos, the transcript does not appear at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are trying to figure out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/subtitle-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>how to get transcript of YouTube video<\/strong><\/a>, this guide walks you through the fastest working methods step by step. You will learn how to open the built-in transcript on desktop, how to find it on phone, how to handle YouTube Shorts, and what to do when the <strong>Show transcript<\/strong> button is missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Use_YouTubes_Built-In_Transcript_on_Desktop\"><\/span>Method 1: Use YouTube&#8217;s Built-In Transcript on Desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most people, this is the best place to start. It is free, fast, and built right into YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Open the Transcript Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the YouTube video in your browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the description area below the title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for <strong>Show transcript<\/strong> and click it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The transcript panel will open beside the video. Each line is timestamped, and you can click a line to jump to that part of the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-20-1024x266.webp\" alt=\"Use YouTube's Built-In Transcript on Desktop\" class=\"wp-image-2224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-20-1024x266.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-20-300x78.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-20-768x199.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-20.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Copy the Transcript<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the panel is open, you can select the text and copy it into a document or note-taking app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If YouTube shows timestamps and you do not want them, use the transcript panel options to hide them first when that option is available. Then copy the text as a cleaner block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method works best when the video already has captions, whether they were uploaded by the creator or generated automatically by YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Get_a_YouTube_Transcript_on_Mobile\"><\/span>Method 2: Get a YouTube Transcript on Mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also get transcripts on iPhone or Android, but it is usually less convenient than on desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the YouTube App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the video in the YouTube app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the title or description area to expand the video details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and tap <strong>Show transcript<\/strong> if it appears.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The transcript will open below the video information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main drawback is usability. Copying long text on mobile can be awkward, and some app versions make transcript access harder than desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-21-665x1024.webp\" alt=\"Get a YouTube Transcript on Mobile\" class=\"wp-image-2223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-21-665x1024.webp 665w, https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-21-195x300.webp 195w, https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-21-768x1183.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-21-997x1536.webp 997w, https:\/\/www.gstory.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-21.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Use_a_Mobile_Browser_and_Request_the_Desktop_Site\"><\/span>Method 3: Use a Mobile Browser and Request the Desktop Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the YouTube app does not show the transcript option, a mobile browser is often the easiest workaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the video in Chrome or Safari.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the browser menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Request Desktop Site<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the desktop version of YouTube and open <strong>Show transcript<\/strong> there.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives you a layout closer to the desktop experience, which makes transcripts easier to find and copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For users asking how to get a transcript of a YouTube video on phone, this is often the most reliable backup method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Convert_a_YouTube_Short_Into_a_Regular_Video\"><\/span>Method 4: Convert a YouTube Short Into a Regular Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube Shorts usually do not show the transcript option in the same way as standard videos. A simple URL trick can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the link looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>youtube.com\/shorts\/VIDEO_ID<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>change it to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>youtube.com\/watch?v=VIDEO_ID<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then reload the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That opens the Short as a regular YouTube video, where the transcript panel may become available. If captions exist, you can usually access the transcript the normal way after that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5_Use_a_Transcription_Tool_When_No_Transcript_Exists\"><\/span>Method 5: Use a Transcription Tool When No Transcript Exists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the <strong>Show transcript<\/strong> button is missing because the video does not have captions at all. In that case, you need a tool that generates text directly from the audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few common options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NotebookLM<\/strong> for turning YouTube content into text and summaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whisper<\/strong> for offline or local transcription<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subtitle tools<\/strong> that generate transcripts from audio when YouTube does not provide one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the right method when the video has no captions, the transcript never appears, or you need a downloadable text file instead of copy-pasting from YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_%E2%80%9CShow_Transcript%E2%80%9D_Button_Is_Missing\"><\/span>Why the &#8220;Show Transcript&#8221; Button Is Missing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not see the transcript option, one of these reasons is usually the cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The video has no captions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The creator disabled captions or did not provide them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The video is very new and auto-captions are not ready yet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The video is a live stream, premiere, or restricted format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube is testing a different interface or the page is bugging out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before trying third-party tools, do these quick checks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refresh the page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try another browser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the video on desktop instead of mobile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm that captions are actually available on the video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the video has captions but the transcript still does not appear, switching devices often solves the issue faster than troubleshooting the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Need_the_Transcript_as_Plain_Text\"><\/span>What to Do If You Need the Transcript as Plain Text<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many users do not just want to view the transcript. They want to copy it, clean it, and use it somewhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the simplest workflow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the transcript in YouTube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hide timestamps if possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy the full text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste it into a document or notes app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean up line breaks if needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need export formats like TXT, SRT, or VTT, a transcription tool may be more practical than YouTube&#8217;s built-in panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Method_Should_You_Use\"><\/span>Which Method Should You Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best method depends on the video and the device you are using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Desktop YouTube<\/strong> is best for quick access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile app<\/strong> works for simple viewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile browser + desktop site<\/strong> is best when the app fails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shorts URL trick<\/strong> helps with YouTube Shorts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transcription tools<\/strong> are best when no captions exist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For most users, the built-in desktop transcript is still the fastest option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_How_to_Get_a_Transcript_of_a_YouTube_Video\"><\/span>FAQs About How to Get a Transcript of a YouTube Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I get a transcript of any YouTube video?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not always. A transcript usually depends on whether captions exist. If the video has no captions, you will need a transcription tool to generate text from the audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I get a YouTube transcript without timestamps?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the transcript panel and hide timestamps if YouTube gives you that option. Then copy the text. If that option is not available, you may need to remove timestamps manually after pasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why can&#8217;t I see the transcript on mobile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The YouTube app does not always make transcripts easy to access. Try expanding the video details first. If that does not work, open the video in a mobile browser and request the desktop site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I get a transcript from YouTube Shorts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, sometimes. Change the Shorts URL into a regular watch URL, reload the page, and then check whether the transcript option appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if the YouTube video has no transcript?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are no captions, YouTube cannot show a transcript. In that case, use a speech-to-text or subtitle generation tool to create one from the audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know <strong>how to get a transcript of a YouTube video<\/strong>, start with YouTube&#8217;s built-in transcript feature on desktop. That is the fastest method when captions are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are on mobile, try the app first, then switch to a browser and request the desktop site if needed. For Shorts, open the video as a standard watch page. And if the video has no captions at all, use a transcription tool instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best approach is simple: use YouTube when the transcript already exists, and use a transcription tool only when it does not.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a transcript from a YouTube video should be easy, but it often is not. On desktop, the option is usually there if you know where to click. On mobile, it is harder to find. And on some videos, the transcript does not appear at all. If you are trying to figure out how to get transcript of YouTube video, this guide walks you through the fastest working methods step by step. You will learn how to open the built-in transcript on desktop, how to find it on phone, how to handle YouTube Shorts, and what to do when the Show transcript button is missing. Method 1: Use YouTube&#8217;s Built-In Transcript on Desktop For most people, this is the best place to start. It is free, fast, and built right into YouTube. How to Open the Transcript Panel The transcript panel will open beside the video. Each line is timestamped, and you can click a line to jump to that part of the video. How to Copy the Transcript Once the panel is open, you can select the text and copy it into a document or note-taking app. If YouTube shows timestamps and you do not want them, use the transcript panel options to hide them first when that option is available. Then copy the text as a cleaner block. This method works best when the video already has captions, whether they were uploaded by the creator or generated automatically by YouTube. Method 2: Get a YouTube Transcript on Mobile You can also get transcripts on iPhone or Android, but it is usually less convenient than on desktop. Using the YouTube App The transcript will open below the video information. The main drawback is usability. Copying long text on mobile can be awkward, and some app versions make transcript access harder than desktop. Method 3: Use a Mobile Browser and Request the Desktop Site If the YouTube app does not show the transcript option, a mobile browser is often the easiest workaround. This gives you a layout closer to the desktop experience, which makes transcripts easier to find and copy. For users asking how to get a transcript of a YouTube video on phone, this is often the most reliable backup method. Method 4: Convert a YouTube Short Into a Regular Video YouTube Shorts usually do not show the transcript option in the same way as standard videos. A simple URL trick can help. If the link looks like this: youtube.com\/shorts\/VIDEO_ID change it to: youtube.com\/watch?v=VIDEO_ID Then reload the page. That opens the Short as a regular YouTube video, where the transcript panel may become available. If captions exist, you can usually access the transcript the normal way after that. Method 5: Use a Transcription Tool When No Transcript Exists Sometimes the Show transcript button is missing because the video does not have captions at all. In that case, you need a tool that generates text directly from the audio. A few common options include: This is the right method when the video has no captions, the transcript never appears, or you need a downloadable text file instead of copy-pasting from YouTube. Why the &#8220;Show Transcript&#8221; Button Is Missing If you do not see the transcript option, one of these reasons is usually the cause: Before trying third-party tools, do these quick checks: If the video has captions but the transcript still does not appear, switching devices often solves the issue faster than troubleshooting the app. What to Do If You Need the Transcript as Plain Text Many users do not just want to view the transcript. They want to copy it, clean it, and use it somewhere else. Here is the simplest workflow: If you need export formats like TXT, SRT, or VTT, a transcription tool may be more practical than YouTube&#8217;s built-in panel. Which Method Should You Use? The best method depends on the video and the device you are using. For most users, the built-in desktop transcript is still the fastest option. FAQs About How to Get a Transcript of a YouTube Video Can I get a transcript of any YouTube video? Not always. A transcript usually depends on whether captions exist. If the video has no captions, you will need a transcription tool to generate text from the audio. How do I get a YouTube transcript without timestamps? Open the transcript panel and hide timestamps if YouTube gives you that option. Then copy the text. If that option is not available, you may need to remove timestamps manually after pasting. Why can&#8217;t I see the transcript on mobile? The YouTube app does not always make transcripts easy to access. Try expanding the video details first. If that does not work, open the video in a mobile browser and request the desktop site. Can I get a transcript from YouTube Shorts? Yes, sometimes. Change the Shorts URL into a regular watch URL, reload the page, and then check whether the transcript option appears. What if the YouTube video has no transcript? If there are no captions, YouTube cannot show a transcript. In that case, use a speech-to-text or subtitle generation tool to create one from the audio. Conclusion If you want to know how to get a transcript of a YouTube video, start with YouTube&#8217;s built-in transcript feature on desktop. That is the fastest method when captions are available. If you are on mobile, try the app first, then switch to a browser and request the desktop site if needed. For Shorts, open the video as a standard watch page. And if the video has no captions at all, use a transcription tool instead. 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