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YouTube Transcript & Captions Scraper — YouTube | Lagic

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Get the full text transcript and captions from any YouTube video.

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Configure Agent

List of YouTube video URLs or video IDs to extract transcripts from

Language codes in order of preference (e.g., 'en', 'es', 'fr'). Will try each until one is found. Leave empty for any available language.

Include YouTube's auto-generated captions if manual captions aren't available

How to format the transcript output

Fetch additional video info like title, channel, duration, views (requires extra API call)

Translate transcript to this language code (e.g., 'en', 'es'). Leave empty for original language.

Maximum number of videos to process (0 = unlimited)

Results to deliver

300 credits

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Pricing

3 credits per result
✓ 30 free credits on signup✓ Refund if 0 results✓ No card required

Sample Data Preview

The full transcript in your chosen format (Text, SRT, VTT, etc.)Raw text of the transcriptLanguage code of the extracted transcript (e.g., 'en-US')A flag indicating if the captions were auto-generated by YouTubeA flag indicating if the transcript was translatedCore video details like title, URL, and video ID
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Value...Value...Value...Value...Value...https://...
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Exports as:CSVXLSXJSON

Overview

Extracts full text transcripts and captions from YouTube videos. Get the data in plain text, SRT, or with timestamps for content analysis, creating show notes, or repurposing video content.

Video is a primary medium for communication, but the content within it is locked away, impossible to search or analyze. This tool breaks that lock by extracting the full, word-for-word transcript from any YouTube video that has captions available. Simply provide a list of YouTube video URLs, and the tool will pull the complete text. You can specify whether to include YouTube's auto-generated captions, which dramatically expands the number of videos you can process. The tool also allows you to choose your preferred language or even translate the transcript into a new language. ### Output That Fits Your Workflow Don't settle for a wall of text. You can select from several output formats to match your needs: * **Plain Text:** Ideal for analysis, keyword research, or feeding into an AI model. * **Timestamped Text:** Each line of dialogue is marked with its exact timing in the video, perfect for finding specific quotes. * **SRT & VTT:** These are standard subtitle file formats, ready to be used in video editing software or uploaded back to YouTube for translated captions. For added context, you can also include video metadata like the title, channel name, view count, and publication date alongside the transcript data.

Key Capabilities

  • ✓ The full transcript in your chosen format (Text, SRT, VTT, etc.)
  • ✓ Raw text of the transcript
  • ✓ Language code of the extracted transcript (e.g., 'en-US')
  • ✓ A flag indicating if the captions were auto-generated by YouTube
  • ✓ A flag indicating if the transcript was translated
  • ✓ Core video details like title, URL, and video ID
  • ✓ Channel information including name and ID
  • ✓ Video metadata such as publish date, duration, and view count
  • ✓ Transcript statistics including word, character, and segment counts
  • ✓ URL for the video's thumbnail image
  • ✓ Repurpose a video tutorial into a detailed blog post or step-by-step guide.
  • ✓ Analyze competitor videos for keywords, topics, and marketing messages.
  • ✓ Generate SRT subtitle files to make your video content accessible to a global audience.
  • ✓ Create searchable archives of interviews, lectures, or press conferences for research.
  • ✓ Monitor brand mentions or specific topics across a list of relevant YouTube channels.
  • ✓ Feed video dialogue into language models for sentiment analysis or topic modeling.
  • ✓ Provide students with text versions of educational videos for easier studying and note-taking.

Field Dictionary

How To Run This Extractor

1

Create a list of YouTube video URLs or just the video IDs.

2

Paste the list into the 'YouTube Video URLs' field.

3

Select your desired output format, like 'SRT' for subtitles or 'text' for analysis.

4

Optionally, specify preferred languages or a language to translate the text into.

5

Decide whether to include extra video details like title and view count.

6

Run the tool and download your transcript files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a developer to use this?
No, you just need a list of YouTube video URLs. You can paste them in and run the tool without writing any code.
What formats can I export the transcripts in?
Is it legal to scrape YouTube transcripts?
How many videos can I process at once?
Can I use this for client work?
What's the difference between SRT and VTT formats?
How does the translation feature work?
Can I get transcripts for videos that don't have captions?
What happens if a video has multiple language tracks?
How up-to-date is the transcript data?
Is the pricing predictable?