YouTube Transcript Generator - Free & Quick

How to generate YouTube video transcripts

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Upload your YouTube video
In a fresh Descript project, drag and drop your YouTube video file or begin from scratch. Descript will automatically prompt you to create a transcript.
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Generate your YouTube transcript
Descript’s speaker detective inquires about the number of speakers in your YouTube video and which language you prefer, from English to Norwegian. After assigning the voices and assigning names, it'll generate your transcript and label your speakers automatically.
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Edit & export your transcript
Once your YouTube video transcript is ready, explore Descript’s batch editing tools, including one-click filler word removal and bulk correction. If you want to save or share, head to Publish > Export > Transcript to copy or export as a .txt, .rtf, .md, .html, .docx, or a subtitle file.

Ready-to-go transcripts for YouTube videos

Improve accessibility & SEO
Reach a wider YouTube audience by sharing a written option for viewers who prefer or need it. Descript’s YouTube Transcript Generator makes content accessible and improves your YouTube SEO without extra fuss.
Bulk-edit and polish YouTube transcripts with AI
Descript’s text-based editor streamlines transcript generation and correction. The AI automatically identifies filler words and repeated phrases, so you can remove them with a single click. You can also use correction mode to quickly fix typical transcription errors.
Your entire YouTube workflow in one place
Descript is a YouTube video editor that helps you move from script to finished video in one streamlined process. That includes transcripts, descriptions, chapters, and even generating a YouTube shorts transcript for each project. When you’re set to publish, you can upload directly to YouTube.

More than a YouTube transcript generator

Descript includes a robust set of features for smoother media creation and editing.

Text-based editing
Easy-to-use, text-based editing saves hours when adjusting audio and video.
Captions & subtitles
Automatically create subtitles for YouTube videos or other video projects.
Collaboration
Invite collaborators to review, comment, or edit transcripts right inside Descript.
Overdub
Create a custom voice clone, so you can produce speech from typed text in your own voice.

Don’t just take our word for it

With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video and podcasting world.

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“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”

Donna B.

“With Descript we can create videos for our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn page much faster and with high quality.”

Balázs N.

“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”

Barbara C.

“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”

Roderick F.

“The collaborative tools streamline teamwork, allowing my team and me to work efficiently together on projects. Overall, Descript enhances productivity and simplifies the editing process.”

Aldrich M.

“Transcription based editing makes the process much faster…All in all, a must have editor for most audiences, especially in SaaS marketing.”

Nidhin M.

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1 transcription hour / month

Export 720p, with watermarks

Limited trial of Basic AI Actions

Limited trial of AI Speech

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$16

per person / month, billed annually

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10 transcription hours / month

Export 1080p, watermark-free

20 uses / month of Basic AI Actions suite including Filler Word Removal, Studio Sound, Draft Show Notes, Create Clips, and more

30 minutes / month of AI speech with stock AI speakers and custom voice clones

5 minutes / month of avatars

Questions? We have answers

How quickly can Descript generate YouTube transcripts?
Descript can create transcripts for an hour-long video in seconds. The AI is quite accurate, and the transcript editor lets you correct any errors fast.
Will my Descript transcripts be accurate?
Descript’s transcription reaches around 95% accuracy, especially with clear audio and high-quality recordings. We also provide a transcription glossary for adding less common terms, like names and brands, to cut down on future errors.
Can Descript's transcription handle multiple speakers in a YouTube video?
Yes. Descript’s speaker detective can identify multiple speakers and assign accurate speaker labels to keep the transcript easy to follow.