Silence the Rewind Button: How To Get Transcript Of YouTube Video

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Struggling to capture every detail in a captivating YouTube video? Wish you could easily convert that insightful lecture into text for future reference? You’re not alone! Extracting valuable information from YouTube videos often boils down to one crucial element: the transcript.

YouTube’s Own Transcription Magic:

Did you know YouTube itself offers basic transcription capabilities? Explore the “Show transcript” feature, readily available for many videos. Learn how to access, activate, and even translate these automatically generated captions.

How to find The Transcript of a YouTube Video

1. Locate the Transcript:

• Open your desired YouTube video.
• Below the video title, look for the icons: “Share,” “Save,” and three dots (“…”).
• Click on the three dots (“…”).

2. Access the Transcript Panel:

• Select “Show transcript” from the dropdown menu. This opens the transcript in the right sidebar panel.

4. Select and Copy the Transcript:

• Click and hold down the first word of the transcript.
• While holding, scroll down to highlight the entire transcript text.
• Press “Command + C” on Mac or “Control + C” on PC to copy the highlighted text.

5. Create and Paste into a Document:

• Open a new text document or your preferred note-taking application.
• Paste the copied transcript using “Command + V” on Mac or “Control + V” on PC.

Crome Plugin To Get The Transcript of a YouTube Video:

Transform your YouTube experience with the “YouTube Summary with ChatGPT & Claude” Chrome extension! This handy tool provides concise summaries of video content and lets you access transcripts. Here’s how to install and use it:

Step 1: Install the Plugin:

1. Open the Chrome Web Store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/
2. In the search bar, type “YouTube Summary with ChatGPT & Claude” or visit the direct link: “https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/youtube-summary-with-chat/nmmicjeknamkfloonkhhcjmomieiodli”
3. Click “Add to Chrome” and confirm the installation.

Step 2: Access the Plugin:

1. Open YouTube and navigate to any video you wish to summarize.
2. Look for the new “Transcript & Summary” icon next to the address bar.

Step 3: View the Transcript (Optional):

1. Click the “Transcript & Summary” icon.
2. If a transcript exists, it will be displayed within the pop-up window.
3. You can scroll through the transcript or search for specific keywords.

Step 4: Generate the Summary:

1. If a transcript is available, the plugin will automatically generate a summary.
2. The summary will be displayed alongside the transcript, often summarizing key points and insights.
3. You can adjust the summary length in the plugin settings for more detailed or concise results.

Other Platforms To Get a Transcript of a YouTube Video:

Utilize online YouTube transcript services:

• Websites like Rev, Descript, and Notta offer automatic transcription services for YouTube videos. They often provide free trials or limited free transcripts.

Be aware of potential copyright restrictions when using someone else’s transcript.