Convert a YouTube video to text in seconds
Instead of sitting through a 40-minute video for the five minutes that matter, get the whole thing as text and scan it. Paste the link, click Transcribe, and Scriber returns the full text, ready to copy, download, or search with Ctrl+F.
From captions or from the audio, always text
Scriber checks for captions first and returns them instantly when they exist. When a video has none, it converts the audio to text directly using speech recognition. You never have to check whether a video is captioned or switch to a different tool.
What people use YouTube-to-text for
Students turn lectures into study notes. Writers pull quotes for articles. Researchers make videos searchable, and non-native speakers read along at their own pace. You can also paste the text into ChatGPT or Claude to summarize or analyze it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a YouTube video to text?
Paste the video link into the box, click Transcribe, and Scriber returns the full text in seconds.
Does it work if the video has no captions?
Yes. When there are no captions, Scriber converts the audio to text directly.
Can I download the text?
Yes. You can copy it or download it as a plain text file.
Is it free?
You can convert a few videos free to try it. After that you can buy credits or go unlimited monthly.