How to convert a YouTube transcript to Markdown
- Copy the URL of one public YouTube video.
- Paste the URL into the converter.
- Select Get transcript.
- Review the transcript, then copy it or download the
.mdfile.
What the transcript file contains
The Markdown includes the video title and source link. The available transcript follows with timestamps. The tool does not summarize or rewrite the transcript.
Captions can contain mistakes, especially for names, technical terms, or several speakers. Check important text against the video before you quote it.
Use one video URL
Standard watch links, YouTube share links, and Shorts links are supported. Channel pages and playlist pages do not identify one transcript, so they are not supported.
Use the YouTube video ID finder when you need the video ID, embed URL, or thumbnail links instead.
When a transcript is not available
- The video has no captions.
- The video is private, removed, or restricted.
- YouTube does not make the captions available.
- YouTube is temporarily unavailable.
To save videos and transcripts in your library, see YouTube content in Keep.
Frequently asked questions
Paste a YouTube video URL and select Get transcript. Review the available transcript, then copy the Markdown or download the .md file.
No. The tool returns the available transcript with timestamps. It does not summarize or rewrite the transcript.
The video may not have captions, or YouTube may not make them available. Try another public video with captions.
No. Paste the URL of one YouTube video. Channel and playlist URLs are not supported.
Yes. Server-backed tools share five free uses each day. You do not need an account.
No. This public tool processes the video for this conversion. It does not add the video or transcript to your Keep library.
How do I convert a YouTube video to Markdown?
Paste a YouTube video URL and select Get transcript. Review the available transcript, then copy the Markdown or download the .md file.
Does this tool summarize the video?
No. The tool returns the available transcript with timestamps. It does not summarize or rewrite the transcript.
Why is no transcript available?
The video may not have captions, or YouTube may not make them available. Try another public video with captions.
Can I use a channel or playlist URL?
No. Paste the URL of one YouTube video. Channel and playlist URLs are not supported.
Is this YouTube transcript converter free?
Yes. Server-backed tools share five free uses each day. You do not need an account.
Does Keep save the video or transcript?
No. This public tool processes the video for this conversion. It does not add the video or transcript to your Keep library.