Transcribe YouTube Video to Text
Reclip lets you transcribe any YouTube video to text in minutes. Download the video with Reclip's free downloader, upload it to the transcription tool, and get a full AI-generated transcript — accurate, timestamped, and ready to copy.
How it works
Download
Paste the YouTube URL into Reclip's Video Downloader and save it as an MP4
Upload
Upload the downloaded MP4 to the Video Transcription tool
Transcribe
Click Transcribe Video — AI processes the speech and generates a full text transcript
Copy & use
Copy the transcript with or without timestamps and use it anywhere
Why use it
Getting a clean, editable transcript from a YouTube video normally means manually typing or copying imperfect auto-captions. Reclip's AI gives you a proper text transcript from the actual audio — far more accurate and completely copyable.
Supported formats
Input: MP4 downloaded from YouTube via Reclip's Video Downloader. Output: Text transcript with optional timestamps.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to get you started fast.
Can I transcribe a YouTube video for free?
Yes. Download the YouTube video with Reclip's free downloader, then use the transcription tool to get a text transcript.
Do I need to copy the YouTube auto-captions?
No. Reclip transcribes the actual video audio — you get a cleaner, more accurate result than YouTube's auto-generated captions.
How long does it take to transcribe a YouTube video?
Most videos transcribe in a few minutes. Longer videos take proportionally more time.
Can I transcribe YouTube videos in other languages?
Yes. The AI transcription model supports dozens of languages — write the language in your prompt or just upload the video and the AI detects it automatically.