Export format
YouTube transcript to plain text
Nothing but the words. The most portable format there is.
Export to plain textHow it works
- Paste any YouTube video, playlist, or channel URL.
- Pick plain text as the export format.
- Download one file per video (.txt) or a single combined document.
Who this format is for
Mostly anyone who just wants the text. If you need something else, every other format is one click away — you never have to re-extract, because transcripts are cached in your library and can be exported again in any format.
Other formats
Questions
Can I convert a whole playlist to plain text at once?
Yes. Paste a playlist or channel URL and every video is exported in that format, either as a ZIP of individual files or as one combined document.
Is it free?
Extracting and exporting is free to use. There is no account required.
What exactly is in the plain text file?
Nothing but the words. The most portable format there is.