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YouTube Transcript Generator

Generate YouTube transcripts in seconds with AI-powered precision. Up to 99% accuracy and formats that fit your workflow.

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How to transcribe a YouTube video with Riverside

1. Upload your YouTube video

Have a YouTube video ready to go? Enter the URL and click “Generate YouTube transcription”.

2. Generate your YouTube transcript

Adjust the settings and click “Transcribe YouTube video”. Our AI will turn your YouTube video into a transcript with up to 99% accuracy.

3. Download and repurpose

Download your transcript in text format for repurposing your YouTube video into a blog or summary. Or download a subtitle file for quick YouTube captions.

Step 4 Repurpose and share

Add your transcript to your YouTube video or turn it into social posts, blogs or captions. You can also download automatic post summaries or descriptions with titles, chapters and key takeaways.

Why use Riverside

YouTube to transcript in minutes

AI transcription with 99% accuracy

Our AI catches every word, syllable, joke, and accent. No fluff - just YouTube transcriptions that nail 99% accuracy.

YouTube transcripts in 100+ languages.

Go global. Transcribe YouTube videos in 100+ languages, including English, Chinese, French, Spanish, and more.

One transcript-multiple formats

Boost your discoverability with timestamped SRT transcripts ideal for captions. Or, turn your YouTube videos into blogs and summaries with TXT file transcripts.

Browser-based. No download needed.

Everything happens right in your browser. Just upload, transcribe, and download. Just accurate transcripts without the usual tech drama.

All-in-one YouTube creation platform

Record in 4K, transcribe with 99% accuracy, and polish your video with text-based editing and captions. No downloads, no juggling tools, all in one video platform.

 Repurpose YouTube videos effort-free

Turn your YouTube transcripts into blogs, social content, or newsletters. Or, with Riverside let AI generate YouTube descriptions and short shareable clips in minutes.

More than a YouTube transcriber.

A full YouTube content studio.

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How to choose the best YouTube transcriber

Here are the features you don't want to miss. (Hint: Riverside has them all.)

High accuracy

Look for AI that reliably captures every word, even with accents, crosstalk, or fast speech.

Studio-quality audio support

High-resolution audio means better transcription results. Choose a platform that supports at least 44kHz audio.

Easy to use

Go for software that doesn’t require complicated uploads. You should transcribe your YouTube videos in a few clicks.

Compatible formats

Make sure the software allows you to export and import files in the formats you’re working with.  

All-in-one workflow

Save time by using a platform that lets you record, transcribe, edit, and publish—all in one place. 

Built for repurposing

Great transcription tools don’t stop at text. Get a tool that offers automatic captions, summaries, and clips from one video.

YouTube transcription for:

Time-savvy content creators

Stop wasting hours on manual transcription. Download instant YouTube transcripts you can turn into blogs, captions, and more.

Podcasters who want to get noticed

Add subtitle transcripts to your YouTube videos to make your content more discoverable—without extra effort.

Marketers who create more with less effort

Don’t create from scratch. Use our YouTube video transcript generator to turn a single video into blogs, quotes, newsletters, and social posts in minutes.

Creators who care about accessibility

Make your content inclusive for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers with accurate, easy-to-read transcripts. Add your YouTube transcript alongside your video, or upload it as captions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What is the best YouTube to text converter?

We’ve got a whole list of the best video transcription software to get your started. 

But if you’re looking to get highly accurate transcriptions fast, then we suggest you try Riverside. 

Our AI-powered transcription tool gives you 99% accuracy, supports 100+ languages, and lets you download in formats perfect for captions, content, or repurposing. Whether you’re uploading a YouTube video or recording from scratch, Riverside makes transcription effortless.

High-speed, high-accuracy YouTube transcription.

Get studio-quality transcripts in seconds with Riverside’s AI. Up to 99% accurate and ready to use right away.

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