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YouTube Transcript to TXT

Turn a public YouTube caption track into a clean, timestamped plain-text download.

YouTube Transcript to TXT: TOEA retrieves the preferred public caption track and formats each cue as a readable timestamp followed by its text. Processed securely on demand.

Category
YouTube tools
Runs
Browser + server
Cost
Free · no sign-up
Availability
Ready to use
Timestamped TXT exporterPublic YouTube data

Uses only public video details or caption tracks exposed by YouTube.

How to use it

  1. Paste a public video URL.
  2. Create the TXT transcript.
  3. Review, copy, or download the timestamped text.

Privacy & limitations

The URL is sent to TOEA’s API and is not stored. Caption availability and reuse remain subject to the video owner, YouTube, copyright, and platform rules.

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Frequently asked questions

Which language is selected?

TOEA prefers manually created English, then other manual tracks, generated English, or the first available track.

Are timestamps included?

Yes. Each TXT line begins with its cue start time.

Free tool · runs browser + server · no account required