Transcribe a YouTube video to text
Get the full text of any YouTube video in seconds. Paste the link and Sumyt gives you the word-for-word transcript, ready to paste into your notes, plus a clear summary and clickable chapters. Perfect for studying, quoting or archiving.
How it works
1. Paste the link
Copy a YouTube video URL and paste it into Sumyt (or click the Sumyt button below the video).
2. Let the AI transcribe
Sumyt grabs the subtitles or transcribes the audio with AI. This usually takes 1 to 3 minutes, even for long videos.
3. Copy the text
Get the full transcript, the summary and the chapters. Copy and paste whatever you need in one click.
Why transcribe your videos with Sumyt
- Full, faithful transcript, ready to paste.
- A summary on top, to get to the point.
- Transcript in the language you choose (French, English, Spanish, German, Portuguese).
- Works on long videos: courses, talks, video podcasts.
- A library of your transcripts, available anytime.
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Frequently asked questions
Is transcribing a YouTube video free?
Yes. You can transcribe 5 videos per month for free, no credit card required. For unlimited use, the subscription is €5 per month.
What if the video has no subtitles?
No problem: Sumyt then transcribes the audio directly with AI, so it works even without existing subtitles.
Can I transcribe into a language other than the video's?
Yes. You can get the transcript in the language you choose, from five available languages.
Does transcription work on long videos?
Yes, including multi-hour talks, courses and podcasts. Processing simply takes a bit longer.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Sumyt runs in your browser. A Chrome extension is also available to transcribe a video in one click from YouTube.
Transcribe a YouTube video to text
Transcribe a video for free