Latest transcripts & summaries
Freshly processed — open any card for the searchable transcript, AI summary and key points.
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Compiled from the videos and grouped by business model — ranked by how many creators independently cover each one.
How it works
Paste a link
Drop in any YouTube URL — regular video, premiere, or live stream with captions.
Extract transcript
We generate a searchable transcript view, timestamped and linked to the video.
Read the transcript & summary
Browse the timestamped transcript, search it for any phrase, and click a timestamp to jump the embedded player to that moment.
YouTube transcript FAQ
How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video?
Paste the video URL into the box at the top of this page and press Extract Transcript & Summary. AINotes builds a searchable, timestamped transcript view beside the embedded player in seconds — no signup, no extension and no software to install.
Is the YouTube transcript extractor free?
Yes. Extracting transcripts and generating AI summaries is free, with a daily limit per visitor. No account or credit card is needed.
Can I get a YouTube transcript with timestamps?
Yes. Every passage carries a timestamp, and each one is clickable — it jumps the embedded player on the page straight to that moment, so you can watch what was said in context.
Does it work for live streams and premieres?
Yes, as long as the live stream or premiere has captions available. Transcripts for an in-progress stream cover the portion that has already been captioned.
What if a YouTube video has no captions?
A transcript can only be extracted from videos that have captions — either creator-uploaded subtitles or YouTube's automatic ones. If captions are disabled or not generated yet, there is no transcript to extract.
Can I search the transcript?
Yes. Every transcript page has a search box: type a word or phrase and it shows only the passages where it was said, with each match highlighted. Click the timestamp next to a match and the embedded player jumps straight to that moment.
Do I get a summary as well as the transcript?
Yes. Alongside the searchable transcript, each page includes an AI summary and the key points of the video, so you can decide whether the video is worth your time.