Download Any YouTube Transcript, Free
Paste a YouTube link at bsmeter.ai and you get the video's full transcript with timestamps, ready to download as plain text or as SRT and VTT subtitle files. It is free with a free account: sign in with Google or email, no credit card. And because BSmeter reads the transcript, you also get what a plain transcript tool doesn't: the video's claims scored for credibility, plus a search for sources on the weakest claim (the 3 weakest on Basic and Premium).
What you get
- The Whole Transcript: Every caption line of the video, in order, each with its timestamp. Not a summary and not just the highlights, so you can quote, search or reuse the exact words.
- TXT, SRT or VTT: Download a readable timestamped text file, or subtitle files in SRT or WebVTT format that drop straight into video editors and players.
- Free With an Account: Transcript downloads are free for anyone signed in. Create an account in one click with Google, or with an email link, no password or card needed.
- Claims Checked: The same analysis pulls out the verifiable claims in the video and scores each 0-100 for credibility, with evidence sources searched for the weakest claim (the 3 weakest on Basic and Premium), so you know which parts of the transcript hold up.
- Videos and Shorts: Works with regular YouTube videos and Shorts, using the video's captions, including YouTube's auto-generated ones, in the video's own language.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I download a YouTube transcript?
- Paste the video's link at bsmeter.ai, sign in with a free account, and tap Transcript on the analysis. You can download the full transcript as a timestamped .txt file, or as .srt or .vtt subtitles.
- Is the YouTube transcript download really free?
- Yes. Downloads are free for any signed-in user, and the account is free (Google or an email link, no credit card). The free plan analyzes 3 videos a day up to 30 minutes each; Basic ($3.99/month) goes to 60 minutes and Premium ($8.99/month) to two hours.
- Is it the full transcript or a summary?
- The full transcript: every caption line of the video with its timestamp. The claim analysis is separate, so the text you download is exactly what was said.
- Can I get subtitles as an SRT file?
- Yes. Choose Subtitles (.srt) or Subtitles (.vtt) from the Transcript menu. Both keep the original timing, so they line up with the video.
- Does it work for YouTube Shorts and other languages?
- Yes. Shorts work like any other video, and the transcript comes in the language of the video's captions, including YouTube's auto-generated captions.
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