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VoysumYouTube transcript generator
Convert YouTube videos to editable transcripts.
Paste a public YouTube URL to create a searchable transcript with timestamps. Voysum uses available creator or automatic captions first, then falls back to speech recognition when necessary.
Captions used firstEditable transcriptTXT, SRT, VTT + CSV
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Turn a recording into usable text
No account required for your first transcription.
Turn a public video into structured notes
We use existing subtitles first—including automatic captions—and transcribe audio only when needed.
Files are stored privately while they are processed.
From upload to useful output
Everything needed for the next step.
Use the lowest-cost source
Existing YouTube captions—including automatic captions—are preferred before audio transcription is considered.
Keep useful timestamps
Review timed segments and export TXT, SRT, VTT, or CSV for writing, captions, and editing.
How to use this tool
A straightforward path from recording to transcript.
Paste a public YouTube URL to create a searchable transcript with timestamps. Voysum uses available creator or automatic captions first, then falls back to speech recognition when necessary. Voysum keeps the original upload workflow separate from the editable result, so you can follow progress and return to recent jobs from the same browser.
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Copy the public YouTube URL
Open the video on YouTube and copy its full watch or share link. Private, restricted, or unavailable videos cannot be processed.
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Paste the link into Voysum
Choose the spoken language when known and submit the link. Voysum checks for usable subtitles before downloading audio.
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Review and export the transcript
Correct names or punctuation, search the transcript, generate notes, or download the format needed for your workflow.
Example output
From YouTube video to searchable text
Timed spoken content becomes an editable transcript without manually replaying the video.
Recording segment
YouTube URL → captions or spoken audioEditable transcriptA readable transcript with timestamped segments.
When usable captions exist, Voysum uses them first. Speech recognition is the fallback rather than the default.
Common questions
YouTube transcript generator FAQ
Practical details about uploading, processing, and exporting your files.
How do I get a transcript from a YouTube video?
Paste a public YouTube URL, choose the spoken language if known, and start the job. The completed transcript can be edited and exported.
Does Voysum use YouTube automatic captions?
Yes. Voysum checks available subtitles, including automatic captions, before falling back to speech recognition.
Can I download the transcript as text or subtitles?
Yes. Completed results support TXT, SRT, VTT, and CSV downloads.
Can Voysum process private YouTube videos?
No. The source video and its media or captions must be publicly accessible.
Will the transcript include timestamps?
Yes. The result includes timed segments that are used for SRT, VTT, and CSV exports.
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