Update: We apologize for any inconvenience. This project has not been actively maintained since 11/01/25. This is a non-commercial project. We do not store transcripts or collect PII. Daily usage is limited to 500 videos or 5 batch runs.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions we hear most often about automating accurate YouTube transcripts.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the transcript extraction work?

What languages are supported?

Are there any limits to the number of videos I can process?

How accurate are the transcripts?

Can I extract transcripts from private or unlisted videos?

Do I need a YouTube API key to use this service?

How long does it take to extract transcripts?

What happens if a video doesn't have captions?

Can I export transcripts for my research or team?

Do I need to install anything or use a browser extension?

How do you make sure the transcript stays accurate?

Can I tidy up the transcript before exporting it?

How does my team stay aligned on insights?