To copy a transcript from YouTube, open the video, click on the three dots (More options) below the player, select "Abschrift anzeigen", then highlight the desired text and copy it into your preferred document editor. This is the official method provided by YouTube for viewing and copying transcripts, but note that there’s no built-in option to directly download them.
However, the method I personally recommend for quickly obtaining a YouTube-Videoabschrift is to use a transcription tool like Vomo. You can get the transcript simply by pasting the URL, avoiding the tedious manual process.
Step-by-Step: Copying a YouTube Transcript
Follow these simple steps to copy any available transcript from a YouTube video:
1 Open the Target Video
Go to the YouTube video you want to transcribe.
2 Show the Transcript Panel
Click the three dots (More options) below the video or next to the “Save” button.
Wählen Sie Abschrift anzeigen aus der Dropdown-Liste.
3 Locate the Transcript Window
On desktop: It will appear to the right of the video.
On mobile: It appears beneath the video player.
4 Select the Text
Click and drag to highlight the part you want.
Copy the Text
Right-click and choose Kopieren, or use Ctrl+C / Cmd+C.
5 Paste into a Document
Open any text editor (Google Docs, Word, etc.).
Paste the transcript and remove timestamps or line breaks as needed.
💡 Profi-Tipp: If you frequently need Audio zu Text from YouTube, consider using transcription software for bulk processing.
Using a YouTube Transcript in a Video to Text Workflow
If you’re working on a Video zu Text project—such as creating subtitles, blog articles, or summaries—YouTube transcripts are a good starting point. You can paste the copied text into editing software or AI tools to clean up grammar, add punctuation, or restructure it for content creation.
Tips for Better Results When Copying YouTube Transcripts
- Check if the video has captions: Not all videos have transcripts available, especially if captions are disabled.
- Use third-party tools for large projects: If you need multiple transcripts, tools like Otter.ai, Sonix, or VOMO can download and process them in bulk.
- Verify accuracy: YouTube auto-generated captions may have errors, so review before publishing.
- Preserve timestamps for reference: Useful for syncing with the video during edits.
