Scribe — Instant YouTube Transcripts

Scribe — Instant YouTube Transcripts is a simple tool for turning YouTube videos into readable text in seconds.

Clean, structured transcripts

Scribe converts speech into a neatly formatted transcript so it’s easier to follow long videos and return to key moments.

• Adds punctuation automatically
• Breaks text into logical paragraphs
• Highlights chapters for faster navigation

Useful for viewers and creators

Scribe works well both for people watching videos and for channel owners who need text versions of their content.

• Take notes while watching lectures, interviews, podcasts, or tutorials
• Quote and reference specific parts of a video
• Search within the transcript to find the right moment
• Use transcripts as a base for articles, video descriptions, or subtitles

Available on web and iOS

Scribe is available in Chrome and Firefox, and also on iOS. Paste a YouTube link to generate a transcript you can read like an article.