A YouTube transcript generator converts the spoken audio from YouTube videos and Shorts into downloadable text — more accurate than YouTube's built-in auto-captions. ReelScribe uses AI speech recognition to transcribe YouTube content in 99+ languages with bulk processing, SRT/VTT subtitle export, and a developer API.
Last updated: March 2026
View PricingThree simple steps to convert any YouTube video or Short to text
Find the YouTube video or Short you want to transcribe and copy its URL from the browser address bar or the share button.
Paste the YouTube URL into ReelScribe and click "Transcribe." Our AI extracts and processes the audio immediately.
Your YouTube transcript appears within seconds. Copy, download, or access it from your dashboard anytime.
More accurate than auto-captions, built for creators and teams
Paste any YouTube or YouTube Shorts URL and get an accurate text transcript in seconds. No software downloads required.
Transcribe YouTube videos in any language. From English to Japanese, Korean to Arabic, our AI handles 99+ languages accurately.
Transcribe entire YouTube playlists or channels. Upload a CSV of URLs to process hundreds of videos in parallel.
Get cleaner, more accurate transcripts than YouTube built-in captions. Proper punctuation, speaker separation, and downloadable text.
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Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser or the YouTube app, paste it into ReelScribe, and click "Transcribe." Our AI processes the audio and delivers an accurate transcript within seconds.
Yes. ReelScribe supports both regular YouTube videos and YouTube Shorts. Any YouTube URL with audio content can be transcribed.
ReelScribe handles YouTube videos of various lengths. Short-form content like Shorts processes in seconds, while longer videos may take a bit more time depending on duration.
We support 99+ languages for YouTube transcription including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Arabic, and many more.
You get 25 free credits on signup, and each transcription uses 1 credit. For regular use, subscription plans start at $4.99/month for 400 credits.
YouTube auto-captions are often inaccurate, especially for non-English content. ReelScribe provides cleaner, more accurate transcripts with proper punctuation, and you can download and reuse the text freely.
Yes. Paste multiple YouTube URLs or upload a CSV file to transcribe dozens or hundreds of videos in parallel. Perfect for channels, playlists, or research projects.
Get 25 free credits on signup. No credit card required. Better than YouTube auto-captions, in 99+ languages.
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