How To Transcribe Youtube Video to Text in 1 Minute (Free to Use)
TLDRThis tutorial video outlines a quick method to transcribe YouTube videos into text for free. The process involves using YouTube's built-in 'Open Transcript' feature or visiting 'downsub.com' to convert video scripts into text format. By following these two simple steps, viewers can easily obtain a text version of any YouTube video, making it accessible and convenient for various purposes.
Takeaways
- 😀 The video teaches how to transcribe a YouTube video into text for various purposes.
- 🔍 The first step involves using the 'Open Transcript' feature found in the video's options.
- 📝 To access 'Open Transcript', click the three dots next to the 'Save' option on the video page.
- 🎯 After opening the transcript, you can copy the entire script by highlighting and using the copy function.
- 📋 Paste the copied text into a new document for further use.
- 🌐 The second method is using a website called 'Down Sub' for transcription.
- 🔗 If the first option doesn't work, copy the video's URL and visit downsub.com.
- ✂️ Paste the copied text into Down Sub and hit enter to generate the transcription.
- 📚 The transcription will be available in different formats, including SRT and text.
- 📥 Download the transcription in the desired format, such as text, for easy access.
- 👍 The video encourages viewers to subscribe and turn on notifications for more content.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of the video?
-The main purpose of the video is to show viewers how to transcribe a YouTube video into text quickly and for free.
What are the two simple steps mentioned in the video to transcribe a YouTube video?
-The two steps are: 1) Using the 'Open Transcript' option from the three dots menu next to the subscribe button, and 2) Using the 'Down Sub' website to transcribe the video to text.
How can you access the 'Open Transcript' feature on YouTube?
-You can access the 'Open Transcript' feature by clicking on the three dots beside the save option, near the subscribe button on the YouTube video.
What should you do after accessing the 'Open Transcript' feature?
-After accessing the 'Open Transcript', you should copy the entire script by highlighting and right-clicking to copy, then paste it into a new document.
What is the alternative method suggested in the video if the 'Open Transcript' option does not work?
-The alternative method is to use the 'Down Sub' website by copying the video's URL, pasting it into the website, and waiting for it to generate the text.
What is the website 'Down Sub' used for?
-Down Sub is a website that helps transcribe YouTube videos to text without any struggle.
How do you use the 'Down Sub' website to transcribe a video?
-You go to downsub.com, paste the copied text from the YouTube video, hit enter, and wait for the website to generate the text in different formats.
What formats does the 'Down Sub' website offer for the transcribed text?
-The 'Down Sub' website offers formats such as SRT and plain text.
How can you download the transcribed text from the 'Down Sub' website?
-You can download the transcribed text by selecting the desired format, such as text, and downloading it to a notepad.
What should you do if you find the video helpful?
-If you find the video helpful, you should subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to not miss any future videos.
What does the video suggest doing with the transcribed text after obtaining it?
-The video suggests that you can do whatever you want with the transcribed text once you have it, such as using it for lyrics or a text version of the video.
Outlines
📝 Transcribing YouTube Videos to Text
This paragraph outlines a method to transcribe YouTube videos into text. The video aims to assist viewers in converting video content, such as song lyrics or a textual version of the video, into written form. The presenter promises to demonstrate a simple two-step process by the end of the video. The first step involves using YouTube's 'Open Transcript' feature, which is accessed through the three dots menu next to the video's save option. Viewers are instructed to copy the entire script by highlighting and using the copy function. The second step recommends a website called 'Down Sub' for transcribing videos to text with ease. If the first method isn't satisfactory, viewers can use Down Sub by copying the video's URL, pasting it into the site, and waiting for the text to be generated. The video concludes with the presenter encouraging viewers to subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with their content.
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Keywords
💡Transcribe
💡Lyrics
💡Text version
💡Open Transcript
💡Copy and Paste
💡Down Sub
💡Share Button
💡Generate
💡SRT Format
💡Text Format
💡Accessibility
Highlights
Transcribe YouTube video into text in just one minute using this free method.
Use the open transcript feature to quickly copy the script of a video.
Access the open transcript through the three dots menu beside the save option on YouTube.
Copy the entire video script by highlighting and using the copy function.
Paste the copied text into a new document for easy access and use.
Discover the 'Down Sub' website for an alternative transcription method.
Down Sub is a tool that transcribes video to text without any struggle.
If the open transcript option doesn't work, use Down Sub by copying the video URL.
Visit downsub.com and paste the copied text to generate a transcription.
Wait for Down Sub to generate the text in various formats like SRT and plain text.
Download the transcription in your preferred format, such as text.
Use the transcribed text for various purposes like creating lyrics or a text version of the video.
The video demonstrates the transcription process in SRT and text formats.
Hit the 'text' option to download the transcription as a plain text file.
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This video provides a simple two-step process for transcribing YouTube videos to text.
Transcription can be used for educational purposes, creating lyrics, or for accessibility.
Both methods provided are free and easy to use for anyone looking to transcribe YouTube videos.